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Nonprofit STEM summer programs report reach of 173 students, 8,245 meals served; city funded portion $52,776
Summary
Five community-based organizations presented a summer STEM program report to the Lawton City Council: 173 students enrolled, 24 teen volunteers, 8,245 meals served and total nonprofit investment of $83,443; the city reimbursed $52,776.31.
At the Oct. 15 Lawton City Council meeting representatives of five nonprofit STEM sites presented enrollment, demographics and cost data for their 2025 summer programs.
Bernita Taylor, facilitator for the Nonprofits for STEM Consortium, told council the five participating sites—Abundant Life, Red Shield, Spread the Word, Powerhouse and the M.I.C.T. (Community Development Resource Center/MITE Technology for Kids)—enrolled a combined 173 youth this summer. She said 24 teens served as youth meal servers and the program served 8,245 meals across the sites.
Taylor said the total reimbursement from the City of Lawton this year was $52,776.31; nonprofit partners contributed $83,443.17 in additional investment. Students and parents spoke to the council about activities: Powerhouse attendee Raylan Sides said he enjoyed the science activities; Paisley Gula of M.I.C.T. said she liked doing STEM activities with friends. Several parents described the program as educational and an important resource during the summer.
Why it matters: The presentation quantifies the nonprofit contribution to youth STEM learning and nutrition during the summer months and documents the city’s financial subsidy amount. City council members and staff used the presentation to underscore the value of continuing to fund collaborative STEM programming.
Ending: Council received the presentation and acknowledged organizers, teen volunteers and parents for their work. Staff follow-up on possible funding, partnerships or expanded capacity was discussed informally during the meeting.
