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Why We Need Your Help
Why We Need Your Help
Empowering Future Innovators Through Hands-On STEM Education
Penfield Community FIRST Robotics proudly mentors middle and high school students through the FIRST Tech Challenge. Our community-based team, Oncoming Storm (FTC 6996), isn’t just about building robots—we’re building confidence, teamwork, and the next generation of engineers, coders, and leaders.
We rely entirely on donations, sponsorships, and community support. Our goal is to raise $10,000 annually to cover essential expenses. If we advance to the FIRST World Championship in Houston, Texas, the team must raise an additional $50,000 to make the trip possible.
All donations go through our 501(c)(3) partner, Rochester Community Robotics Inc. Donations may be tax deductible. Every dollar makes an impact!
What Your Support Covers
Robot parts, tools, and materials
Software, sensors, and control systems
Competition registration fees
Reduced travel and transportation to events
Team shirts and uniforms
Meals during full-day build sessions
Outreach kits for community demos
Field and equipment upgrades
Team Costs at a Glance
$30 - Student team shirt, x (20)
$60 - 1 Battery / 1 motor / 1 servo, x (8 of each)
$100 - 1 Linear Servo, x (4)
$150 – Outreach Materials, x (10)
$200 - Team lunch - Build Day, x (15)
$225 – Sponsor a Student x (20)
$300 – Team Lunch - Competition, x (6)
$500 – Registration fees, x (5) events
$720 - Control system, x (1)
$800 - Strafe Base Frame Kit, x (1)
$900 - Annual Field Components, x (1)
$3000 - Build a Full Robot, x (1)
$5000 - Team Hotel, Per Night, x (4)
$50,000 - Attend FIRST World Championships, x (1)
Sponsor Us
Sponsor Us
Are you a local business or organization that believes in the power of STEM education?
We offer sponsorship opportunities with recognition and visibility across:
Team shirts
Robot and pit display
Event signage
Website and social media
Local news media
Community events and demos
Let’s build something great together.
Contact: David Renner at DERenner@penfield.edu
Donate Today!
Donate Today!
Whether you give $30 or $3,000, your contribution fuels our mission.
Choose a giving level or set your own amount, every dollar counts.
Donations are processed securely through our nonprofit partner:
Rochester Community Robotics Inc. (501(c)(3))
Donations may be tax deductible.
Important Donation Information
Important Donation Information
All donations are processed through our 501(c)(3) partner, Rochester Community Robotics Inc., but must be clearly earmarked for FTC Team 6996 – Oncoming Storm to ensure the funds support our team directly.
If donating by check:
Make checks payable to: Rochester Community Robotics Inc.
Include in the memo line: FTC Team 6996 – Oncoming Storm
Mail to:
Penfield FTC Team 6996
c/o David Renner
15 Summer Glenn Drive,
Penfield, NY 14526
Checks sent to our team will be forwarded for deposit, and Team 6996 will manage the transaction to ensure proper allocation of your support.
Donations may be tax deductible. Every dollar helps empower the next generation of STEM leaders.
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