Every year, we extend a warm invitation to our dedicated supporters and the wider community to attend our Friendraiser, a welcoming fundraising occasion aimed at advancing our mission and amplifying our impact. We cordially invite you to join us for a delightful evening featuring hors d'oeuvres, cocktails, and captivating auctions, and live music. Rest assured, every penny raised will directly contribute to funding educational programs, including summer activities, after-school sessions, and in-school initiatives, all designed to empower and inspire K-12 girls and young women through engaging STEM experiences.

Save the Date

September 18th, 2026

6:00-9:00 pm

Oak Highlands Brewery

500 Lockwood Dr | Richardson, Texas

Please wear smart casual attire

High-Tech Rising, formerly High Tech High Heels, North Texas is on a mission to increase the number of women who pursue STEM careers by investing in education and development programs. We support educational summer, after-school, and in- school programming to engage and inspire STEM experiences for K-12 girls and young women.

Why does this matter? Today women make up 50% of the workforce, yet only make up 28% in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). This leads to a lack of diversity, threatening innovation and advancement. It also creates a shortage of qualified applicants for more than 1 million new jobs in the next 10 years. Bottom line, what we do today pays dividends towards building diverse and innovative teams in the future.                                            

Help us reach out fundraising goal of $70,000.  Can't attend Friendraiser but still want to help? Donate directly here: https://muradbid.com/d/friendraiser