Help support racial equity and economic justice
Our community is strong and we can make it even stronger, together. Every single person has the power to change the world for someone else. A $50 donation can change the life of a student in our community that still does not have access to resources and technology. Thanks to a generous private donor each donation made during Giving Tuesday will be matched up to $50,000.
MDC Iowa is committed to addressing the digital divide and providing access to tools, technology, and learning experiences that should be a basic human right. Our programs help improve educational outcomes and create pathways in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) for all students with an emphasis on the underserved in our communities which are disproportionately black and brown students of low socioeconomic backgrounds.
Each of us has a superpower that can be used to make a difference - your time, your kindness, your skills, your voice are all things you can give in addition to a charitable donation. Together we are better, and together we can make a difference.
2021 Impact Report (summary)
- MDC Iowa partnered with several community organizations to deliver STEM classes and learning experiences to 300+ students in Johnson County.
- Through a partnership with AT&T, MDC Iowa awarded 475 hotspots with one year of free Internet access to low-income families.
- With the help of the City of Iowa City, Johnson County, ICAD Group, Target Corporation, and private donors, MDC Iowa launched the first-ever BIPOC Business Accelerator, a 16-week incubator program. 12 minority-owned businesses received technology grants including computers, printers, software, creative design services, and assistance with legal and accounting services.
- Thanks to a generous donation from private donors and the Iowa City Police Department (Shop With a Cop) MDC Iowa provided 250 STEM kits to students in the Iowa City Community School District.
- As part of a Climate Action Grant from the City of Iowa City, MDC Iowa and community partner Astig Planning provided 27 households with extreme weather preparedness kits and Raspberry Pi computers.
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