Science, Engineering and Mathematics Link Inc Helps “Get Out the Give” As Part of #GivingTuesday

OAKLAND, Calif. - Dec. 3, 2013 - PRLog -- Science, Engineering and Mathematics Link Inc. (SEM Link) is partner in the 2^nd annual #GivingTuesday, a nationwide movement that harnesses the power of a unique blend of partners—charities, families, businesses and individuals—to transform how people think about, talk about and participate in the giving season. #GivingTuesday has already inspired over 1,400 organizations and people in all 50 U.S. states and around the world to take collaborative action. Scheduled for December 3, 2013 – the Tuesday after Thanksgiving – and the Day after the famed “Black Friday and “Cyber Monday” shopping days, #GivingTuesday will harness the power of social media to create an opening day for giving.

SEM Link joined to #GIVINGTUESDAY Initiative to bring awareness and resources to support Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education. SEM Link will launch its End of the Year Giving Campaign on #GivingTuesday. In the first few months of the 2013-14 program year, we have connected youth to the STEM community through Engineering Design Challenges for middle school students, hands on STEM activities in classrooms and out of school time programs, a Science Fiction Film and Writing Festival, a STEM literacy program and participating in the Bay Area Science Festival; you can view photos of our program activities on Facebook photo albums (https://www.facebook.com/semlinkinc/photos_albums). The funds raised from SEM Link’s End of the Year Giving Campaign will support program activities for the remaining of the 2013-14 program year, which include hands on STEM activities in classrooms and out of school time programs, STEM Career Fairs in Oakland and Atlanta, STEM fair support and participation in the US Science and Engineering Festival. “SEM Link is excited to be a part of this national campaign to encourage individuals to give back to their communities by supporting charities during the holiday season.” said Ms. Tokiwa T. Smith SEM Link Founder and Executive Director Individuals can make their tax deductible financial contribution between now and December 31 online (http://bit.ly/DonateYourLunchMoney) or by mailing your check or money order made payable to SEM Link to P.O. Box 30441, Oakland, CA.

About SEM Link

Science, Engineering and Mathematics Link, Inc. (SEM Link), a tax-exempt national nonprofit organization, founded in 2005 by Ms. Tokiwa T. Smith in Atlanta, Georgia on the premise that exposure to members of the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) communities is critical to student achievement and career exploration in math and science.  Our two core programs, Experimental Design Program and Math and Science Career Academy, enhance the STEM educational experience for K-12 students by providing them with opportunities to engage in hands-on STEM activities, explore STEM careers and learn about real-world applications of STEM. Since our inception we have served thousands of youth in Atlanta, the San Francisco Bay Area and the Washington DC Metro Area. Like SEM Link on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/semlinkinc)  and follow @semlink on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/semlink) For more information about SEM Link visit our website at www.semsuccess.org or email us at info@semsuccess.org.

About #GivingTuesday

#GivingTuesday is a movement to celebrate and provide incentives to give. It will culminate with a national day of giving on December 3, 2013.  This effort harnesses the collective power of a unique blend of partners— charities, families, businesses and individuals—to transform how people think about, talk about and participate in the giving season.  #GivingTuesday will inspire people to take collaborative action to improve their local communities, give back in better, smarter ways to the charities and causes they celebrate and help create a better world. #GivingTuesday will harness the power of social media to create a global  moment around the holidays that is dedicated to giving, similar to how Black Friday and Cyber Monday have become days that are synonymous with holiday shopping.

To learn more about #GivingTuesday participants and activities or to join the celebration of giving, please visit the websitewww.givingtuesday.org