StreetCode’s Road Leads to Demo Day

By Giving List Staff   |   June 12, 2026

This spring, StreetCode came home to East Palo Alto and the community showed up. Over nine weeks, 120+ students across 10 classes built AI-powered products, personal sports portfolios, and storytelling experiences, guided by Stanford professors, inspired by a field trip to Silicon Valley’s top incubator, and celebrated by guests ranging from the Crown Princess of Tonga to the CEO of San Mateo County.

It all came together at Demo Day on May 27th, where students took the stage to show the world what East Palo Alto is building.

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StreetCode Academy’s mission is to empower communities of color to achieve their full potential by introducing the mindsets, skills, and access needed to embrace tech and innovation.

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I love that StreetCode Instructors spent the time to help me understand coding concepts. I remember struggling and not knowing anything. I had taken classes before coming to StreetCode but having the additional one-on-one support made it click.
– Nelson Koskela, StreetCode Academy Student and Volunteer

Help Future-Proof Our Communities

StreetCode Academy is raising $250,000 to support its new StreetCode Innovation Pods, a permanent space that will quadruple its reach. The center, a community hub, directly addresses the overwhelming need to ensure families across generations gain AI literacy and tech access. In addition to the capital campaign, StreetCode serves over 4,000 students and your support can spark the next breakthrough.

• $500 Supports one student’s year of free classes and mentorship.
• $2,500 Sponsors an entire workshop series.
• $5,000 Equips 15 students with laptops and internet for a year.
Together, we can open the doors to a future where innovation belongs to everyone.

Key Supporters

Hopper-Dean Foundation
Electronic Arts
Silicon Valley Community Foundation
NBA Foundation
Equinix Foundation