By Cheryl Knox
Door of Hope

Something good is growing on the Northside. Door of Hope, located at 1181 N. Sherman Ave., is growing a much-needed resource for youth. Door of Hope saw the need to come alongside our educators to work with students struggling academically. The program provides free after-school science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) programming through robotics. The program is mentored by MATC and is open to students in grades 3–8. High school students are also welcome.

Students will learn coding and engineering through robotics. The program is being considered for credit recovery for students who need to recover academic credit hours. Students in the program compete with their robots in First Tech Challenge, which offers thousands of dollars in scholarships to high school students to attend college. MATC also offers opportunities for students from the program to further their education in STEAM.

Door of Hope is also offering free summer programming Tuesdays and Thursdays with field trips on Fridays. Meals are provided. Enrollment is open for the summer program. Space is currently available. Email cheryl.knox@doorofhopewi.org to register.