It Matters!
Bringing cathartic smiles, one kid at a time!
Our Mission
It Matters is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that empowers children through hands-on STEM education and community initiatives. By sparking curiosity and building critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills, we help young minds grow into confident innovators ready to shape the future.
Our Impact
621+
Young
Minds
54+
Workshops
Conducted
$12751
Funds
Raised
Partnerships
Testimonials
"We are incredibly grateful to Sanaya for volunteering her time and talent to lead a STEM activity at our recent Respite Night. Sanaya did an outstanding job engaging our participants with an exciting, hands-on science project, making oobleck! Her energy, patience, and ability to explain scientific concepts in a fun and accessible way made the activity a huge hit with everyone involved. The participants were excited, curious, and smiling throughout the experience. Thanks again Sanaya!"
Director of Teen and Adult Programs, Autism Society of Central Virginia
"You bring a lot of energy and passion to your experiments. I haven’t seen my kid open up and smile in a while."
Parent
"Thank you, Sanaya, for leading the workshop! It didn’t just teach my child science—it gave him confidence. For the first time, he felt his curiosity was celebrated, not judged."
Parent
"Thanks so much for leading the STEM Lesson this week. The kids really enjoyed it!"
ESL/ LIEP Teacher, Henrico County Public Schools
"I heard you added a lot of sparkle and value to Mrs. Jarvis’s students' ESL summer school experience."
Director, Henrico County Public Schools
Our Impact
Research and Publications
Blogs
Our Impact
Research and Publications
Blogs