26 Feb 2021
#hErVOLUTIONHero, #STEM4Every1, Blog, Fundraising, Girls in STEM, IWD, Media, STEM Spark, Success

Jasmine Shaw, February’s #hErVOLUTIONHero

Monthly giving is one of the best ways to support hEr VOLUTION and is the safest, simplest and most effective way to donate, by committing to make as large or as small a gift as you wish. Monthly donors are the most loyal of supporters and the backbone of any non-profit organization.

We would like to show our gratitude to our hEr VOLUTION Hero monthly donors, who committed to contributing to our efforts in inspiring young women to embrace STEM careers. Jasmine Shaw has made it one of her commitments in 2021 to regularly contribute to an organization that is aligned with her personal mission of creating opportunities for young girls in STEM.

Becoming a monthly donor allows you to spread your donations out throughout the year, providing hEr VOLUTION with a dependable foundation of support. It can be as flexible as you want, so you can start off low (i.e. $10 per month) and can be increased or decreased at any time, and 100% of your gifts are eligible for a charitable tax receipt. Monthly donations also provide more security for hEr VOLUTION and give us the ability to plan ahead for more opportunities for young women and invest in our STEM programs long-term. The best part about monthly giving is it allows you to make a bigger impact. Every and any amount counts and when they all add up, the effect is far greater than most single donations. Sign up to be a hEr VOLUTION Hero today and start making a big difference!

Why did you decide to become a monthly donor for hEr VOLUTION?

As a woman, engineer, and advocate for diversity in STEM, hEr VOLUTION’s mission resonates deeply with me. I am fortunate to have been provided opportunities and encouragement as a young girl to pursue a career in STEM; I believe it is my responsibility to now do the same for others.

In your opinion, why should others become monthly donors?

Community-based organizations like hEr VOLUTION have a tremendous impact on the youth they serve. It’s critical that those of us with the means support organizations we believe in because they are empowering the generation that comes after us. Pragmatically, I think it’s important that we budget for charity donations rather than treat it as an after-thought (“if I have money left over at the end of the month, then I’ll donate…). Once you set up a monthly donation and budget for it, you won’t even notice the money is gone – I promise!

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If you are interested in becoming a #hErVOLUTIONHero and join  our Monthly Giving Program, CLICK HERE to visit our Canada Helps giving page to start the process. Thank you for your generosity and for helping us inspire young women facing multiple barriers to embrace STEM careers. 

10 Feb 2021
#STEM4Every1, Ambassadors, Blog, STEM Spark, Success

How the Ambassadors helped develop skills for young women in 2020

After almost eight years, we are always excited to see that our students always come back saying, “I would like to get involved beyond the program, how can I do that?”

The Ambassador Program was born and we welcomed four young women as our first ever Ambassadors.

Together, the Ambassadors raised $616 in support of hEr VOLUTION’s programs. They raised awareness for hEr VOLUTION through the use of social media, assisted with outreach for programs and developed a curriculum plan for the GO!stem Program this year. Additionally, they moderated panels and taught young women how to code.

We are very grateful to WSP for assisting the two Ambassadors, Jada and Khushi, who have excelled in the program with the opportunity to job shadow and be mentored by industry professionals from the company. This will ensure that the two Ambassadors will further develop leadership skills and obtain mentorship support.

The Ambassador Program will continue again with enrollment deadline set for March 1, 2020. 

“The ambassador program has given me many opportunities to learn about leadership, collaboration and connect with business professionals. I have been able to help with the GO STEM! Program and promote hEr VOLUTION to other organizations. I am very happy to be a part of this program and hope I inspired other girls like me to get into STEM.” Khushi Garg – 2020 hEr VOLUTION Ambassador

30 Jan 2021
#hErVOLUTIONHeroe, #STEM4Every1, Blog

Marki Sveen, January’s #hEr VOLUTIONHero

Monthly giving is one of the best ways to support hEr VOLUTION and is the safest, simplest and most effective way to donate, by committing to make as large or as small a gift as you wish. Monthly donors are the most loyal of supporters and the backbone to any non-profit organization.

We would like to show our gratitude to one of our hEr VOLUTION Hero monthly donors, who committed to contributing to our efforts in inspiring young women to embrace STEM careers. Marki Sveen became a volunteer hEr VOLUTION Mentor in 2019 and loves our STEMing Up program so much that she became a monthly donor in 2020 just to make sure it continues on. Marki’s generous gifts allowed us to subsidize Wi-Fi access for the girls in STEMing Up – on behalf of the students who had an amazing learning experience, thank you.

Becoming a monthly donor allows you to spread your donations out throughout the year, providing hEr VOLUTION with a dependable foundation of support. It can be as flexible as you want, so you can start off low (i.e. $10 per month) and can be increased or decreased at any time, and 100% of your gifts are eligible for a charitable tax receipt. Monthly donations also provide more security for hEr VOLUTION and gives us the ability to plan ahead for more opportunities for young women and invest in our STEM programs long-term. The best part about monthly giving is it allows you to make a bigger impact. Every and any amount counts and when they all add up, the effect is far greater than most single donations. Sign up to be a hEr VOLUTION Hero today and start making a big difference!

Why did you decide to become a monthly donor for hEr VOLUTION?

I had been working on a website with a group of young women from hEr VOLUTION when the pandemic hit Toronto and schools started going online. I was concerned that there wouldn’t be enough computers or strong enough internet connections for students to connect and take part in online school.

In your opinion, why should others become a monthly donor?

hEr VOLUTION connects mentors and companies directly with young women who are motivated to pursue higher education and careers in STEM. Their drive coupled with your donation makes these futures more attainable.

If you are interested in becoming a #hErVOLUTIONHero and join  our Monthly Giving Program, CLICK HERE to visit our Canada Helps giving page to start the process. Thank you for your generosity and for helping us inspire young women facing multiple barriers to embrace STEM careers. 

 

19 Jan 2021
#STEM4Every1, #STEMingUP, Ambassadors, Blog, Girls in STEM, GOstem, STEM Spark, Success, Youth Committee

What Impact did we make in 2020? #Impact2020 Program Highlights

Youth Board

In 2020, we voted in our Youth Committee Members with a seat at the Board to further develop leadership skills, while amplifying the voices of diverse young women interested in entering STEM fields. We look forward to see more young leaders breaking barriers in our communities and we’ll report more on this in 2021 with positive outcomes.

Ambassador Program

2020 was the inaugural year of the Ambassador Program. Supported by WSP, we welcomed four Ambassadors who worked really hard to raise funds during the #GivingTuesdayNow campaign, trying to outreach during the hard months of COVID-19 and facilitating the GO!stem program alongside professionals from GM and Salesforce Canada.

GO!stem Program

We are very happy to announce the continuous partnership with Salesforce Canada for the 6th year and happy to have welcomed GM Canada for the first time to our popular GO!stem program. Additionally, City of Toronto continues to take a major step forward to support the next generation of girls through the proclamation of hEr VOLUTION’s GO!stem Week.

STEMing UP Program

Despite the challenges this year brought upon us, our STEMing UP program has seen one of the best participations yet. We owe it all to our partners at Shopify, Slack, Citrix Canada and the Government of Canada, who stepped up to support not only with funding, but, with help in pivoting our program to virtual learning.

 

Do you want to learn more about hEr VOLUTION and how we plan to break barriers for girls in STEM in Ontario this year? We invite you to join us at our AGM on January 28, 2021.

Please click on the ticket to reserve your spot! Feel free to invite anyone from your network to join you!
09 Jan 2021
#STEM4Every1, Blog, Girls in STEM, Media, Success, Volunteers

hEr VOLUTION #Impact2020 AGM

hEr VOLUTION Annual General Meeting

About this Event

You are cordially invited to join us for the hEr VOLUTION 2020 AGM where you’ll have the opportunity to learn more about hEr VOLUTION and our plans for 2021.

What to expect:

  • Hear from our Founder, Doina Oncel share learnings from 2020
  • Hear from our Board Members with plans for 2021
  • Volunteer and Partner recognition
  • Connect with peers

Registration is required to attend and link will be sent 24 hours before the event date.