Local non-profit iUrban Teen empowers students of color with STEM and arts opportunities

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Produced by: 
KBOO
Air date: 
Thu, 09/23/2021 - 5:30pm to 6:00pm

 

iUrban Teen is a nationally recognized STEM and arts non-profit for students of color. The non-profit was founded in Vancouver, WA and its now headquartered in Portland. 

Deena Pierott started iUrbanTeen ten years ago, and has since expanded to offering programs in Seattle, Los Angeles, Houston and Northern California. KBOO's Althea Billings spoke with Pierott about her work, its impact and how the community continues to support iUrban Teen.

The organization is a part of the Give More 24 fundraiser, put on by the Community Foundation for Southwest Washington and it runs through midnight on Thursday, September 23rd.

 

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