Help us spark interest in architecture, urban planning, and design among young people in Connecticut! 

Each year, AIA Connecticut donates proceeds from the Golf raffle to a non-profit organization.  In the past, we have given donations to ACE Mentoring and MyArchitecture Workshops. This year the monies will go towards sending students to Hip Hop Architecture Camp this summer at the University of Hartford. 

The Hip Hop Architecture Camp® uses Hip Hop culture as a tool to introduce teens to the worlds of architecture, urban planning, and design. 

The program is centered on the "4C's": Creativity, Collaboration, Communication, and Critical Thinking, and pairs students with industry experts such as architects, urban planners, designers, community activists, and hip-hop artists. They work together to conceptualize and develop imaginative designs for their own communities using various media, including physical and digital models, as well as their own original Hip Hop Architecture. This free one-week camp will be in August for 40 students in grades 7 through 11, hosted by AIA Connecticut and the University of Hartford. 

In previous years, generous donors have contributed sports event tickets, cases of wine, gift certificates, fleece jackets, golf clubs, and even a dishwasher, and a Smart TV.   

Not sure what to donate?  Contact our Events team at events@aiact.org and join us in this worthwhile effort. Donated items may be shipped or dropped off to the AIA Connecticut office with an arrival date of no later than June 6. 

AIA Connecticut is a 501c6.  Donations are not charitable but can be taken as a business expense. 

Want an easy way to promote your company? Donate to the AIA Connecticut Golf Swag Bags! 

If you are not golfing, and even if you are, donating branded items (with your business card or company info) is an excellent addition to our golfers' swag bags. Plus, you will be recognized for your generosity in our marketing and promotional activities for the outing, as well as during the event.   

So, if you have 150 giveaways ready to provide, please contact our Events team at events@aiact.org.  

Items may be shipped or dropped off to the AIA Connecticut office with an arrival date of no later than June 6 so we can fill the bags.  The Golf Outing is June 13th at Lyman Orchards.