As MakerGirl’s signature event, Chicago Charm is the most popular fundraiser of the year and boasts a silent auction with items from a variety of fun sponsors. 

There will be light bites, cocktails, activities for your participation and more. Guests are invited to join, mingle with the MakerGirl Team and make memories all while supporting the mission of educating girls to be more active in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). All proceeds go toward the growth and sustainability of MakerGirl.

MakerGirl is working to bridge the gender gap in STEM through providing educational sessions to girls across the country led by high school and university ChangeMakers. Since its founding in 2014, MakerGirl has educated over 5,300 girls in 28 states with half from underrepresented and rural communities.They have created a movement of makers with three different models: University Academies, #MakerGirlGoesMobile, and online curriculum. MakerGirl is on a mission to educate 10,000 students and establish 10 MakerGirl Academies by 2023. Follow the organization on social media @_MakerGirl.