Sponsor the Next Saria — And Meet Your Future Hire

When Saria was in 4th grade, “computer science” wasn’t something Baltimore kids were expected to learn. But that year, a Code in the Schools instructor walked into her classroom and introduced her to the power of code — not as something distant, but as a creative tool she could command.

That spark led Saria down a pathway that Code in the Schools built — from curiosity to confidence to career.

By high school, she was developing her own app, winning the Congressional App Challenge, and proving that Baltimore’s young people are innovators, not just consumers, of technology.

Saria entered college with a full scholarship to Johns Hopkins University, but she still had difficulty finding internship opportunities. Her journey came full circle. Through our CodeWorks+ internship program, she joined a Baltimore-based tech company, contributing code that will soon be part of a product launching next year.

Saria isn’t an exception. She’s the future of Baltimore’s tech workforce — if we invest now.

Make a lasting impact all year long by setting up a monthly donation!

Why Monthly Giving Matters

Immediate Action, Lasting Change: Your monthly commitment today allows us to act now to support students year-round

Sustainable Impact: Your monthly support maintains continuity of programs

Affordable Generosity: Small monthly gift adds up over time to make a BIG impact

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Hear what our community is saying about us!

For the Giving Season this year we are highlighting not only our impact, but also those that Code in the Schools programming has impacted. Check out the highlights below from our students, parents, and alumni to hear their thoughts on Code in the Schools.

  • "I'm so grateful for programs like Code in the Schools because I would never have gotten introduced or fallen in love with the industry like I do now."

    Kamora Adejo, Wellesley College Student, Summer ‘24 CodeWorks Alum

  • "Although both their parents are artists, our boys are passionate about math and science. We listened to what they wanted, and they were never happier than when they came home from here."

    Gary Huck,CodeWorks & Prodigy Parent

  • "When I started Prodigy, I was kinda interested in computers, but it wasn't such a big focus, but now that I've taken it, I would like to incorporate it into a career in Marine Biology."

    Nathaniel King, 9th Grade, Bard High School Early College, Prodigy Program Alum

  • "Code in the Schools is a place where kids can really be themselves. They get to explore their creativity, show off their projects, and try new things—all with teachers who truly care and make learning feel exciting and fun."

    David Gatewood, Instructor and Code in the Schools Alum