Homewood Science Center

⭐ Make an Impact This Giving Season! ⭐ As the year comes to a close, we invite you to support the Homewood Science Center, a nonprofit community gem founded in 2016 to spark curiosity and inspire the next generation of STEM leaders in Chicago’s south suburbs. Our mission: To inspire scientific wonder, learning, and pursuit by increasing STEM literacy and fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. Together with educators, STEM professionals, and local partners, we empower students with the skills and confidence to thrive and contribute to our vibrant community. 🎁 Your gift helps us: 🔬 Provide hands-on STEM learning experiences. 🎒 Partner with schools to inspire students from all backgrounds. 👩🔬 Build a future of innovation and opportunity for every child. ⚙️ Give today and be part of the movement to create a brighter, more inclusive future in STEM. Donate now: onecau.se/_45ndz1 #STEMEducation #YearEndGiving #SupportScience #CommunityImpact #homesweethomewood

We are excited to welcome Morrison Container Handling Solutions to Homewood Science Center this weekend as our STEM Saturday sponsor! STEM Saturdays is a weekly opportunity for families with young children to visit Homewood Science Center at no cost. Families are able to enjoy hands-on exhibits, activities, and visits with STEM experts and enthusiasts. Participants explore a wide variety of topics, professions, and interests, which is a pivotal stepping stone in getting children interested in STEM careers. Your support of STEM Saturdays transforms education into empowerment. Be a part of the journey towards a skilled, resilient, and forward-thinking workforce beginning at the youngest ages. Thank you Morrison Container Handling Solutions! #STEM #earlySTEMed #STEMSaturday #homesweethomewood

🚀 Opportunity Alert: Contracted Development Professional 🌟 Are you passionate about advancing STEM education and creating opportunities for diverse, underserved communities? The Homewood Science Center is seeking a Contracted Development Professional to help us secure the funding needed to expand our impact in 2025 and beyond. 🔬 Who We Are: Since 2016, we’ve been a hub for innovation, learning, and community connection in Chicago’s south suburbs. Through programs like STEM Saturdays, field trips, conservation ecology internships, and Girls STEAM Celebrations, we’re closing achievement gaps and sparking lifelong curiosity in science, technology, engineering, and math. 💼 Your Role: We’re looking for a skilled fundraising professional to: - Identify and pursue private, corporate, and government funding opportunities. - Write compelling grant proposals and foster relationships with funders. - Develop strategies to grow our donor base and revenue by 50% over the next three years. 📅 Key Dates: - RFP Release: December 19, 2024 - Submission Deadline: January 17, 2025 - Contract Start: February 18, 2025 📧 Interested? Submit your proposal with a cover letter, resume, portfolio, compensation terms, and references here: https://lnkd.in/gjqwjt9M Join us in building a brighter future for STEM learners in our community! #FundraisingOpportunity #STEMEducation #NonprofitDevelopment #GrantWriting #HomewoodScienceCenter

STEM Saturdays Are Growing! 🚀 In 2024, we’ve seen a surge in attendance for our STEM Saturdays—a free weekly program where families come together to explore, create, and learn! From building Imagination Playground cities to creating art in our Makerspace (and everything in between!), we’ve welcomed more curious minds than ever before, and we’re thrilled to see families making STEM a part of their weekend routine. But as our reach grows, so does our need for support. This #GivingTuesday, you can help us keep STEM Saturdays free and accessible for all families in our community. Every contribution ensures more children have the chance to experience the wonders of science firsthand! https://onecau.se/_45ndz1 #GivingTuesday #SupportNonprofits #STEMEducation #HomewoodScienceCenter

⭐ Your Support Makes STEM Dreams Come True! ⭐ This year, we’ve received so many heartfelt letters from students who’ve experienced the magic of STEM through our activities, field trips, and our amazing facility. 📩 Here’s what they’re saying: 👍 "Thank you for teaching us science. I really want to learn more science." 👍 "That is why I want to be a scientist when I grow up." 👍 "What I enjoy doing at the Science Center is...Making a giant foam tower (I have the record)." This #GivingTuesday, help us continue to spark curiosity and inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers, and innovators. Your support helps us provide free, hands-on STEM experiences for our community! https://onecau.se/_45ndz1 #GivingTuesday #SupportNonprofits #STEMEducation #HomewoodScienceCenter

This Giving Tuesday, Help Us Grow! 2024 has been an incredible year for Homewood Science Center! From exciting STEM Saturdays to family events, we’ve watched parents and kids bond over the wonders of science. We’ve seen students light up during field trips, families build memories together, and our community reach expand even further. None of this would be possible without your support. This #GivingTuesday, help us continue to inspire, educate, and grow our impact in Chicago’s south suburbs. Every gift helps us bring free, life-changing programs to more families! Donate today: https://onecau.se/_45ndz1 #GivingTuesday #SupportNonprofits #STEMEducation #HomewoodScienceCenter

Thank you everyone who attended and sponsored WALK WALTON 2024! Special thanks to The Weglarz Company for your generous donation which allowed us to present this wonderful family event to our community. Thank you to Homewood Izaak Walton Preserve for allowing us to host this event in your beautiful natural space. Thank you to our event partners: Challenger Learning Center of Northwest Indiana, Erin’s Slimey Science, U of I Extension, INHS Traveling Exhibit, and Forest Preserves of Cook County! Thank you to all of the wonderful Homewood-Flossmoor High School student volunteers! From slime to bugs, posters to pumpkins, and of course, Walt’s donuts- it was a beautiful day full of family, friends, STEM, nature, and community. Challenger Learning Center of Northwest Indiana Illinois Natural History Survey Forest Preserves of Cook County Village of Homewood Homewood-Flossmoor High School #naturefest #nonprofit #STEM #homesweethomewood See less

🌿 Become a Sponsor for WALK WALTON! 🌿 We’re gearing up for WALK WALTON, presented by The Weglarz Company—an exciting nature fest and fundraiser supporting the Homewood Science Center! Join us at the Homewood Izaak Walton Preserve on Sunday, October 20, 2024 to celebrate the science of the season. 🍂 Want to make a lasting impact? Become a sponsor! Your support will help us continue our mission to educate and inspire through science and nature. Plus, as a sponsor, your business will receive recognition across our event promotions! 🌳✨ Sponsorship perks include: ➡ Tickets to event on Oct 20 ➡ Logo & branding on event materials and event website ➡ Social media shout-outs 📧 For more info, or to pledge your sponsorship, visit https://lnkd.in/dwwCM3X7 Let’s come together for a day of nature, science, and community! 🌎 #WALKWALTON #ScienceAndNature #SupportLocal #Fundraiser #HomewoodScienceCenter

World Manufacturing Day is Friday, October 4th, and we are honored to have PMMI: The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies sponsor this week's STEM Saturday! "Celebrated annually on the first Friday in October, with events continuing throughout the month and beyond, MFG Day—Manufacturing Day—is a national grassroots movement that demonstrates the reality and future of modern manufacturing careers. Thousands of companies and educational institutions nationwide are invited to open their doors to students, parents, educators and community leaders." Learn more about World Manufacturing Day: https://mfgday.com/ STEM Saturdays - FREE - 10am-1pm homewoodsciencecenter.org

WALK WALTON, presented by The Weglarz Company, is a nature fest and fundraiser benefiting Homewood Science Center. Celebrate the science of the season at Homewood Izaak Walton Preserve on Sunday October 20, 2024. This is a rain or shine event, refunds will not be given in the case of inclement weather. Festival goers will enjoy 🍁 Decorating a Jack-o-lantern at our Pumpkin Patch 🍁A sweet autumn treat– we’ll have donuts from Walt’s and hot apple cider 🍁Spooky Slimey Science in Black Bear Lodge 🍁Insect Petting Zoo with University of Illinois Extension 🍁Back by popular demand - INHS Traveling Exhibit! 🍁Exploring nature with Forest Preserves of Cook County 🍁Taking part in a special project led by our Middle School Conservation Ecology Interns 🍁Challenger Learning Center of Northwest Indiana Prices: Children (Ages 1-17): $10 - Includes backpack, decorating kit & pumpkin! Adults (Ages 18-64): $5 Seniors (Ages 65 and up): Free Get your tickets or become a sponsor today! https://lnkd.in/dwwCM3X7 *Seniors - please purchase a “Free” ticket so we can get an accurate headcount, thank you! Village of Homewood #STEM #natureSTEM #fundraiser