IMPACT
A Learning Journey for Community
Our Story
Two inspiring public school educators identified a clear need not being met by the public education system
We need innovative hands-on learning experiences that go beyond the classroom.
We need these experiences to be guided by career professionals who can mentor students.
Gail Whitney and Jackie Jackson founded Saturday Academy forty-one years ago! While the programs have evolved, the mission remains constant.
Mission
Saturday Academy develops creative, confident, and curious critical thinkers by engaging students in socially conscious and equitable Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math experiences. We spark curiosity, connect our community, and empower students to become the innovative thinkers and problem solvers of the next generation.
Vision
Saturday Academy believes in the transformative power of hands-on learning in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM). We seek to enrich the world with wide access to these opportunities for diverse students in K-12 grade across the state of Oregon.
Values
Growth Mindset Focused on Progress
Producing Quality Programming that Centers the Student Experience
Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics
Staff as our Greatest Asset
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI)
Sustainability and Respect for the Future of the Planet
WHAT WE DO
Classes for All Ages
Our innovative Classes for All Ages program provides hands-on learning experiences for Grades K-8 in the Fall, Winter, and Spring semesters. Each class is designed to support the development of a child’s identity, awareness, and knowledge through STEAM centered learning
Days Off Workshops
This dynamic full-day workshop series introduces K-5 and 9-12 grade students to a wide range of skills, knowledge, industries, and realworld fun on scheduled school outage days when caretakers still have to work
School Residencies
Our School Residency Program ensures access to dynamic and consistent immersive education in a diverse array of STEAM subjects both during the school day and through after-school safe hours
Apprenticeships in Science & Engineering
Our Apprenticeships in Science and Engineering (ASE) program connects motivated high school students with mentors in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) pre-professional internships The driving value behind the ASE program is that the interns should contribute to and learn from the mentor's work
Saturday Academy partners with corporations and area businesses to ensure access to immersive hands-on learning experiences for all students K-12 grade in Oregon and SW Washington.
We curate transformative experiences through student-centered learning opportunities that explore the intersections of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM), designed to remove barriers of access to necessary transformation
We believe that through these explorations students will cultivate a deeper sense of their identity, community connection, and global awareness fostering informed innovators for the next generation.
YOUR ROLE IN COMMUNITY IMPACT
How is your company supporting the community?
Sponsorship aligns your company ’ s brand, values, and actions with Saturday Academy’s reputation for high-quality dynamic education.
Robust Social Impact Footprint
72%
School residencies offered for free or low cost
24 Title 1 school programs held
Nationally Recognized
570
Total students served
18 ASE Host Organizations including Nike and Portland General Electric
Since 1996, Saturday Academy has been recognized as a leader in Science, Engineering, and Mathematics Mentoring Programs, as designated by Bill Clinton This award is given for embodying excellence in mentorship of underrepresented students and encouraging achievement in Science, Engineering, and Mathematics.
Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Access
We are committed to restorative justice practices as we provide programming to historically and systematically excluded communities.
DATA ON WHO WE SERVE
4,000 Households reached
3,600 Social media followers
19.2k Email subscribers
$60,254
Given out in tuition assistance of ASE interns reported feeling more confident in their career aspirations
82%
24,000 Hours of programming of ASE interns are historically or systemically excluded 77% of school residencies take place in historically and systemically excluded communities
55K Yearly website visitors
80%
These efforts are made possible through essential CORPORATE and BUSINESS PARTNERS who ensure we have the funding necessary to provide this meaningful service.
Examples offered as a giving equivalency.
Advocate
$5,000 a trusted counselor or guide. 1. [men·tor] noun
1 ASE Host Site
1 ASE Student Sponsorship
Changemaker
$15,000 -$20,000 an individual or organization that takes creative action to effectively solve a social problem. 1. [change·mak·er] noun
2 School Residencies Summer Symposium Sponsor for ASE
$40,000
BENEFITS OF PARTNERSHIP
We are delighted to provide a range of opportunities associated with different levels of support.
Facilitation Support and Special Guest Speakers
Professional Development Coaching
Days Off pop-up at your office providing educational support to your employees children when school is out.
ASE Symposium – Virtual VIP Access to Live Presentations
Exclusive, 10-Seat Table at Our Annual Soiree
Logo on Website
Logo on Signage
Logo on E-Marketing
Logo on Collateral
Logo on Event Support
Curated Thank You Video featuring our students and your company Free Standing Banner for Promotional Events
Classes Days Off Summer Camp
BENEFIT LEVELS
VIP Virtual Access to ASE Symposium
Facilitation Support and Guest Speaker
Professional Development Coaching
Days Off pop-up at your office
Logo on Website Program Page
Logo on Website Landing Page
Logo on E-Marketing
Logo on Collateral
Logo on Event Support
Logo on Free Standing Banner for promotional events
Curated ‘Thank You’ Video
Table at Annual Soiree (seats 10) Days Off
Sponsor a Program
Benefits
Logo on Signage
Logo on E-Marketing
Logo on Collateral
Logo on Event Support
2 Tickets to Annual Soiree
Available Programs to Sponsor Youth Programs
Summer Camp (grades K-8) Classes (grades K-8)
Days Off (grades K-5)
Career Pathway Explorations
ASE Mid-Summer Conference (grades 9-12)
ASE Symposium (grades 9-12)
Days Off (grades 9-12)
ASE Mid-Summer Conference
Summer Camp - Gaming - Grades 6-8
6 - 9:30pm | Friday, May 16, 2025 | University of Portland
Soiree Table, Website and Soiree Slid $2,0
Soiree Table, Social Media, Website, and So 1 Raffle Ticket f $5,0 $10, Caret Garde Pollin
Soiree Table, Event Signage, Social Media, Website 2 Raffle Tickets
CORPORATE VOLUNTEERISM
As a non-profit with a small, but mighty staff, we are deeply appreciative of businesses that make space for their employees to volunteer. Here is how you can get involved!
Volunteer Days
Throughout the year there are days when Saturday Academy tackles big projects From lego-sorting to art-kit making, we have big projects that need many hands! We can come to you or you can come to us, and we’ll ensure your hours are well-spent moving our needle forward.
Supporting Events
Several times a year, we are in need of a large number of volunteers to support the execution of Cultivation Events, Spring Soiree, Summer Conferences (in-person and virtual) for ASE, and more!
Sustainability Push
We are always in need of reliable support to help haul items to Metro for recycling or to the various tech donation sites we use.
Tech Cleaning
As a STEAM organization, we need to clean, wipe, and set-up our laptops and digital devices for use by students. This is often a labor intensive task that can be shared.
In-Kind Donations
Other Ways to Donate
Do you have a fabulous vacation home, a special skill, tickets and/or an item that you’d like to offer to Saturday Academy to leverage at an event such as the Spring Soiree? We are all ears! These types of gifts can be extended to services and/or consulting support that we otherwise would have to pay for.
Employee Giving
We would love to enroll Saturday Academy as an option for your employees to give and employer’s to match!
ASE Internship - Biamp, Audio Electronics, Benjamin M.
Second from Left: Board Member Jenessa S., and Fifth from Left: Board Member Marcel Jonker, with Jenessa’s Nike Coworkers at Fundraising Event
Summer Camp - Machines, grades 3-5
Summer Camp - Educator Benjamin B connects with student on first day of camp
ASE Internship - OHSU
Left to Right: Alexandra P, Aubrey W, Abigail O, Elizabeth S, Phoebe S, and Mentor Jacob R