Design Connect Create

Camp complete! 🎉

We're so proud of all the amazing girls who joined us for an unforgettable week of STEM exploration, creativity, and hands-on learning. This camp was filled with learning, laughter, teamwork, and discovery.

We can't wait to see what these future leaders accomplish next! 👩‍🔬

💚 A Second Chance to Make an Impact 💚

The impact of our Spring Fundraising Event is already being seen in classrooms, labs, and STEM activities across our summer camps.

This week, girls across North Texas are designing, connecting, and creating through hands-on STEM experiences that build confidence, curiosity, leadership, and problem-solving skills. From engineering challenges and circuitry to teamwork and innovation, these experiences help girls see themselves as future scientists, engineers, technologists, and leaders.

While our Spring Fundraising Event has ended, a few special opportunities remain.

Several auction items are still available, providing a second chance to support the work of Design Connect Create and the hundreds of girls participating in our STEM programs this summer.

Every purchase helps provide:
💚 Hands-on STEM learning experiences
💚Mentorship from STEM professionals
💚 Career exploration opportunities
💚 Confidence-building experiences
💚 Access to meaningful STEM programs

🔗 View Remaining Items:
https://my.onecause.com/event/organizations/0db49b91-8051-493f-9657-5bf1c3e250ca/events/vevt:79be52da-68fa-4bdb-8e50-c7e599e7d669/home/story

Together, we are helping girls discover what is possible—not only in STEM, but in themselves.

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🌟 Welcome to Week 1 of DCC Summer Camp! 🌟

We are excited to welcome our girls from HEB, DeSoto, and Richardson ISD as we kick off an amazing week of learning, creativity, discovery, and fun!

Get ready to explore, build, create, and dream big as we begin a STEMazing adventure together. We can't wait to see the incredible ideas, talents, and innovations you'll bring to camp this week.

💚 Let's make it a fantastic first week! 🚀🔬✨

Community matters. Collaboration matters. Opportunity matters.

At Design Connect Create, we are honored to continue supporting girls in STEM through hands-on learning experiences, mentorship, career exposure, and opportunities that help girls envision new possibilities for their futures.

Every day, we see the impact that happens when educators, STEM professionals, volunteers, advocates, and community leaders come together in support of girls.

Collective impact begins with people willing to show up, collaborate, and believe in what is possible.

We encourage you to take a moment to read this thoughtful reflection on leadership, community, and investing in the future:

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-happens-when-small-group-women-decides-change-future-black-wcyme/

DCC Summer staff is ready for an epic summer! ☀️

Design Connect Create proudly celebrates Taylor Pleasant on being named Campus Teacher of the Year at McCowan Middle School! 🎉

Ms. Pleasant’s dedication to students extends far beyond the classroom. Through her commitment to building confidence, accountability, and academic excellence, she continues to create meaningful learning experiences that empower students year round.

As an 8th grade Math and Algebra I teacher, her passion for student growth, engagement, and future success reflects the kind of leadership and impact that truly changes lives.

Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition, Ms. Pleasant! We are grateful for educators like you who inspire the next generation every single day. 💚✨

We’ll be cheering you on as you move forward in consideration for DeSoto Independent School District District Teacher of the Year!

To our incredible teachers and TA’s, thank you for the difference you make every single day, including throughout the summer. Your dedication, care, encouragement, and commitment to students continue to inspire us and help shape the next generation of innovators and leaders in STEM. 💜

With appreciation,
Design Connect Create Staff

💙 Thank You for Helping Us Design Futures 💙

Because of your support, our very first Spring Into STEM Silent Auction raised $3,200 to help expand opportunities for girls in STEM.

Every bid, every donation, and every share made a difference.

We are especially grateful to our Board President, Dani Barrows, for her incredible leadership and generosity. From donating and bidding to securing additional support through her network, she truly led by example.

A heartfelt thank you to our top supporters:
✨ Dani Barrows
✨ Susan Henderson
✨ Lauren White
✨ Shaunna Black
✨ Yolanda Scott

And to our entire community, thank you for showing up, spreading the word, and believing in our mission.

While the auction is now closed, donations promised and received through the end of the week will be counted toward our final total.

Stay tuned for final event updates, and thank you for being part of this journey.

🚨 Final Hours to Bid! 🚨

Our Spring Into STEM Silent Auction closes tonight at 11:00 p.m., and we are just shy of $3,000 raised.

With one final push, we can move beyond the halfway mark and possibly exceed our goal.

Would you help us by sharing this post, placing a bid, or making a donation today?

Every dollar helps expand opportunities for girls in STEM and supports the next generation of innovators and leaders.

Bid or give now: onecau.se/dccstem

Thank you for believing in our mission and helping girls thrive.

What happens when girls are given access, encouragement, and the opportunity to explore STEM?

Confidence grows. Possibilities expand. Futures change.

At Design Connect Create, we are committed to helping girls across Texas see themselves as scientists, engineers, innovators, and leaders.

Our Spring Into STEM Silent Auction is now live, and every bid helps fuel programs that create life-changing opportunities for the next generation.

Take a moment to view our auction slideshow, explore the amazing items, and support a mission that matters.

Slideshow: https://eventslide.onecause.com/organizations/0db49b91-8051-493f-9657-5bf1c3e250ca/events/vevt:3446e450-2f63-45a3-8b4d-ec55964051dc/slideshow

Bid or donate: onecau.se/dccstem