We have the honor of partnering with 6 nonprofits who will be beneficiaries of the 2026 Kendall Square Challenge. When registering their teams, Team Captains will be prompted to choose one of these nonprofits to support throughout the Challenge.
East End House offers outcome-driven programs using evidence-based curriculum to prepare preschoolers for Kindergarten and give school age and middle school youth the skills to become successful adults. Programming supports the whole family with comprehensive services like the Community Food Program, Community Workshops, Parent Education and Senior Programming.
Enroot empowers immigrant high school students to explore their goals and build the skills to thrive in college, career, and in their communities. Through its Success Labs and supportive team of volunteers, partners, and staff, students gain the skills and confidence to shape their own path and define success on their own terms.
The Fab Foundation's mission is to provide access to the tools, the knowledge and the financial means to educate, innovate and invent using technology and digital fabrication to allow anyone to make (almost) anything, and thereby creating opportunities to improve lives and livelihoods around the world. Community organizations, educational institutions and non-profit concerns are its primary beneficiaries.
Global Arts Live brings inspiring music and dance from all corners of the world to stages across greater Boston. By putting the spotlight on exceptional artists and reflecting the diverse and vibrant community that is Boston, it aspires to transcend borders, cultivate community, and enrich lives.
Science Club for Girls (SCFG) fosters excitement, confidence, and literacy in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) for girls and gender-expansive youth from underrepresented communities by providing free, experiential programs and by maximizing meaningful interactions with women-in-STEM mentors.
Tutoring Plus' mission is to advance educational equity by supporting youth in their academic, personal, and social growth through free and individualized tutoring, mentoring and enrichment programs. Today, it provides over 170 Cambridge students with free tutoring, mentoring, and enrichment support every year.
