# Piedmont Makers

> 501(‌c)(3) nonprofit running FIRST Robotics teams, a community engineering lab, a school maker faire, popup maker spaces, and Build Like a Girl across the East Bay. Founded 2014. Largest community-based youth robotics league in the United States — 1,000+ kids on 150+ teams across 90+ schools.

## Programs

- [Robotics](https://piedmontmakers.org/robotics): FIRST Robotics teams from kindergarten through high school. Four levels: LEGO League Explore (Grades K–3), LEGO League Challenge (Grades 4–8), FIRST Tech Challenge / FTC (Grades 7–12), FIRST Robotics Competition / FRC (Grades 9–12, Highlander Robotics Team 8033).
- [Events & Programs](https://piedmontmakers.org/events): School Maker Faire (annual May event at Piedmont High School), Popup Maker Spaces, Build Like a Girl, 4th of July Parade, and Destination Imagination (pilot launching Fall 2026 in partnership with California Destination Imagination — see https://piedmontmakers.org/di).
- [Facilities](https://piedmontmakers.org/facilities): 10th Street regulation FRC field in Oakland; Mary G. Ross Engineering Lab at Piedmont High School.
- [Teacher Grants](https://piedmontmakers.org/teacher-grants): annual STEAM grants to Piedmont Unified School District teachers.

## About

- [About Us](https://piedmontmakers.org/about-us): mission, vision, board of directors, contact information, legal status (501(‌c)(3), EIN 47-2831568).
- [Blog](https://piedmontmakers.org/blog): news, project recaps, and season updates.
- [Calendar](https://piedmontmakers.org/calendar): upcoming and past events.

## Get involved

- Donate: https://donate.piedmontmakers.org (Square-processed, tax-deductible).
- Newsletter: https://piedmontmakers.org/#newsletter (Mailchimp, ~one email per month).
- Volunteer: every event has its own signup; see https://piedmontmakers.org/events.
- Buy a t-shirt: https://www.bonfire.com/piedmont-makers-t-shirt/

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