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Cincinnati, OH 45246

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Celebrating 12 Years of BYOC — And Building What Comes Next

This July, Build Your Own Computer (BYOC) turned 12 years old. It feels like just yesterday Jasmine and I were teaching our first group of nine kids how to build computers in the back of my tech company, Tech Tailor Made. What began as a summer experiment has grown into a powerful movement.

In just 12 years, we've empowered over 1,200 children, giving them the skills and confidence to pursue careers in tech and become the next generation of innovators. In 2025 alone, we equipped over 115 young minds with critical problem-solving and coding skills. And we're not slowing down. Our move to a new, larger facility is complete, giving us the space to expand our programs this fall and winter. We're ready to inspire more students than ever before—but we can't do it alone.

Your continued support has made every milestone possible. It’s what allowed us to grow from nine students to a thousand, and it’s what will allow us to double our impact in the years to come.

Please consider making a donation today to help us equip the next 1,000 innovators.

A gift of $10 - $250 supports class supplies.
A gift of $250 - $500 supports the purchase of robotics equipment for the school year robotics club.
A gift of $500 - $1200 supports:

  • a scholarship for Winter or Spring Break,
  • the after school robotics club,
  • the App Development Team

A gift of $1200 - $2500 supports:

  • provide a scholarship for the summer program,,
  • computer equipment for the "build camp",
  • Support the Building Briillance Cohort

Your generosity is what builds futures, one computer—and one child—at a time.


Thank you for being part of the BYOC journey.
With gratitude,

Robin Walker
Founder, BYOC

Ongoing Donation Campaign

We launched a campaign to raise $5,000 during 2026.
Donate $10, $25, $50 and help us build something amazing.
Your support helps us provide hands-on, engaging learning experiences for kids.
Every bit helps us reach our goal.

-Robin W.

Giving Tuesday - Dec 1, 2026

From Dec 1 - Dec 31
Global Day of Generosity -encouraging people to support nonprofits through donations, volunteering, advocacy, and acts of kindness.
Keep Momemtum Going -support real tools, real mentors, and real opportunities for middle‑school and high school youth discovering AI, coding, robotics, and digital creativity for the first time.
Stand With Us -strengthen hands‑on learning, expands access to technology pathways, and ensures that Cincinnati youth have a place where curiosity becomes skill and skill becomes opportunity.
Ignite a student’s belief that they can build something extraordinary. Give, volunteer, advocate, and partner to help build a more equitable future.

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Join us for these fun and educational upcoming events at out facility at 1 Sheakley Way, 45246. Fun activities, food and community engagement. We continue to work towards raising $$ for scholarships for youth. Your participation at these events and donations will keep BYOC moving forward.

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BYOC Youth Tech Summit

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BYOC Youth Tech Summit Awards

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Margie Day Tech Impact Awards


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Nomination Forms

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