OxSTEM

About

OxSTEM is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, all-volunteer charity focused on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics)-related educational initiatives to benefit the lives of others. Our mission is to provide STEM-related donations, scholarships, and opportunities with an emphasis on diversity to enhance the lives of others.

MISSION

OxSTEM's ultimate goal is to ensure that anyone, regardless of gender, age, race or financial circumstances, has the opportunity to explore the field. It's for this reason that the foundation funds activities and events, STEM-related field trips for local schools, continuing education for adults, scholarships and more. These events, activities, and education focus on building diversity and giving access to those who may otherwise not have the opportunity.

FUNDING

Initial funding for OxSTEM was a donation of $300,000 from OxBlue. Going forward, continued sustainable funding is derived from OxBlue employee contributions and external community partnerships with like-minded individuals and organizations.

PROJECTS

CAMP OUT FOR KIDS

A nonprofit dedicated to sending children in underserved communities to summer camp. OxSTEM is a "Camper" level donor.

ATLANTA MISSION
WOMEN'S SHELTERS

While working remotely, OxSTEM donated funds for everyday office supplies to Atlanta Mission's Women's Shelters.

Coleman Middle School

OxSTEM donated $1350 to Coleman Middle School, a STEAM school in the Atlanta area, for their solar-powered biodome.

Oxstem Educational Scholarship

In partnership with bold.org, OxSTEM will donate two $5000 scholarships to underrepresented minority students who have shown dedication to bettering their communities and their futures. Scholarships will be announced on May 4, 2023.

GEORGIA ACT-SO PROGRAMS

The NAACP’s Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics (ACT-SO) is a yearlong achievement program designed to recruit, stimulate, and encourage high academic and cultural achievement among African-American high school students.
OxSTEM made a $5k donation.

PRESSLEY RIDGE SCHOOL

A private school that provides social, behavioral, and academic support to children with autism, deaf or hard of hearing. OxSTEM made a goodwill donation while the school’s new building was under construction.

Museum of Design Atlanta

MODA is the only museum in the southeast devoted exclusively to the study and celebration of all things design. Thanks to OxSTEM's donations, 110 children received scholarships for the museum's summer camp.

stem girl swag

STEM Girl Swag is a science kit for teenage girls made by a teenage girl. Creator Temple Lester aims to spark an interest in STEM among girls and minorities. Thanks to OxSTEM's $2700 donation, she donated free STEM Girl Swag science kits to deserving girls.

CASA HoliDAY SUPPORT

Georgia Court Appointed Special Advocates, Inc. (Georgia CASA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children in foster care throughout the state. By advocating for children who have experienced abuse or neglect, our volunteers amplify each child's voice and help change a child's story. OxSTEM matched OxBlue employee donations for a holiday gift drive.

GIRL SCOUTS OF
GREATER ATLANTA

Sponsor of Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta's Earn Your STEM Lab Coat program.

InspiredU

Inspiredu aims to close the digital divide in the greater Atlanta area, with a specific focus on giving children the digital tools they need to succeed. 200 children in underserved communities received computers with OxSTEM's $5000 donation.

Laurel Ridge Elementary

Laurel Ridge is a STEM-certified elementary school in the Atlanta area. Due to COVID and budget cuts, their outdoor STEM classroom had fallen into disrepair and was unsafe to use. OxSTEM donated $1000 to repair floorboards, replace missing railings and add shade sails to prevent sun exposure and dehydration.

Horizons Atlanta & OxSTEm Partnership

Horizons Atlanta aims to improve the life trajectory of underserved students and their families by instilling in them the joy of learning, the skills for success, and the inspiration to realize their dreams. They accomplish this through a transformational, tuition-free, summer learning program that helps eliminate critical barriers to success that many of our children face. OxSTEM partners with Horizon through regular scholarship funding.

GEORGIA SCIENCE &
ROBOTICS ACADEMY

During the COVID-19 pandemic, OxSTEM donated Fun Weird Science Kits to 100 of Georgia Science & Robotics Academy students for their virtual science classes.

hands on ATL

Hands On Atlanta's Discovery is an engaging Saturday morning enrichment program which offers STEAM, SEL, and health/wellness activities to metro Atlanta’s K-5 youth. OxSTEM's $6,000 donation provides fun and educational activities to Title One students.

barack h. obama elementary magnet school of technology

Barack H. Obama Elementary, a Title One magnet school, struggled to expose their students to STEM during the pandemic. OxSTEM donated enough for 350 STEM science kits, a virtual field trip to the Children's Museum of Atlanta and a building challenge workshop.

Phoenix Academy Partnership

Phoenix Academy is a blended learning environment that utilizes various instructional methods to support teaching and learning for students experiencing academic, socioemotional, and behavioral challenges. OxSTEM donated $2400 to their Transition Department to support programs and initiatives that assist students in their journey toward independence and success.

Contact

For more information, contact us at [email protected]

OxSTEM
1777 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd NW
Atlanta, GA 30318
888.849.2583