The Forge Initiative is a 501(c)3 nonprofit and your gift may qualify as a charitable deduction for federal income tax purposes. The Forge Initiative's EIN is: 27-3380977. * Financial information about this organization and a copy of its license are available from the State Solicitation Licensing Branch at 919-807-2214 or 888-830-4989 for NC Residents Financial information about this organization and a copy of its license are available from the State Solicitation Licensing Branch at 919-807-2214 or 888-830-4989 for NC Residents
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Help us Rebuild and Grow The Forge Initiative in 2026!


For sixteen years, The Forge has been an intergenerational STEAM community where youth and adults learn, build, and belong. What makes us special isn’t the tools, it’s the ecosystem of curiosity, confidence, and collaboration we create together.

The past few years have been incredibly hard. We lost our 12,000 sq ft facility during the pandemic, moved four times, and spent almost a year without a home. We met anywhere we could: senior centers, retirement communities, park shelters, even Dunkin’ Donuts.


This fall, we finally secured a cozy 2,400 sq ft space with a three-year lease. It’s warm and welcoming, but it’s also the smallest space we’ve had since 2011.


Now we have the chance to move into the larger space next door and double our capacity, but we can only make that move with community support.


Your end-of-year gift will help us:

    • 🧩Expand programs and membership
    • 🏠Provide stable space for youth and families
    • 🤝Rebuild volunteer and staffing capabilities
    • 🌱Create room for the next generation to thrive

If the Forge has mattered to you or your family, please consider a donation today. Every gift helps us build what comes next.

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    1st Razzle Dazzle $5,380.79 raised 21 donations

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    2nd Patel Family $3,659.65 raised 19 donations

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    3rd The Jones Family $3,101.36 raised 5 donations

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    4th Team Pyro Tech 3459 $2,889.70 raised 23 donations

  • Photo from CTRW FTC

    5th CTRW FTC $2,109.53 raised 3 donations

  • Photo from Art, Maker And More Faire

    6th Art, Maker And More Faire $1,570.82 raised 15 donations

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