The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc.
Community Outreach
Draper Laboratory has a long-standing and extensive community outreach program that was formalized in 1984. Aligned to our business interests and educational mission, this program demonstrates a strong investment in the local community's quality of life. Draper supports nonprofit, community, civic, and educational programs in Cambridge that benefit Cambridge residents. Each year, more than $175,000 is distributed through our Community Relations Programs.
Our support to the community is done through three programs:
- Educational Outreach
- High School Summer Research Internships
- High School Co-op Program
- National Science Festivals
- US FIRST Robotics
- Tours, Speakers, Events
- Scholarships
- Financial Contributions
- Corporate Giving Programs
- Community Grant Program
- Corporate Sponsorships
- In-kind Donations
- Community Relations
- Employee Giving
- Civic Organizations
- Kendall Community Group
- Cambridge School Volunteers KeyPal Program
- Draper Volunteers!
- Quarterly Blood Drives
- Annual Toy and Back-to-School Backpack Drives
Contact Information
Ellen Avery
Community Relations Manager
Draper Laboratory
555 Technology Square, MS 75
Cambridge, MA 02139
617-258-2196
eavery@draper.com