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Since 1989, the DFW chapter of National Organization of Minority Architects has been dedicated to building a stronger, more diverse community within the design professions. We're committed to the mission of DFW NOMA: to empower local students and support future architects.
We're asking for your help to make a difference in a student's life. Our Project Pipeline summer camp introduces students to the world of architecture and design. Led by professional architects, the camp provides a unique opportunity for students to learn new skills and explore their creative potential.
Your contribution directly supports the camp by funding architectural tours, bringing in inspiring speakers, and providing the essential tools and resources needed to run the program. Help us build the next generation of architects and designers by donating to Project Pipeline toda
What is Project Pipeline?
Serving over 20,000 students over the past decade, this nationally recognized NOMA program seeks to empower youth to effect change in their community through design and connect them to architects, designers, and planners. Our mission is to foster the next generation of design professionals, civic leaders, and change-makers, with the focused intent that this camp serves as a pipeline to a more equitable and inclusive profession.
In a field where only 2% of licensed architects are Black and just 0.4% are Black women, representation matters. Hispanic/Latino and Asian architects also remain underrepresented relative to their share of the population, and while women make up nearly half of today’s architecture students, only 27% of licensed architects are women. These statistics underscore the critical importance of early exposure and access, two things Project Pipeline is built to provide.
This summer camp program guides middle school and high school students through all stages of design using thought provoking and fun exercises. Students have the opportunity to engage the design process through drawing, model building, diagramming, research and site visits to create a fully realized project that addresses issues in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
DFW NOMA Camp Throughout the Years:
2021: 2-Day Camp, 15 Campers, 19 Mentors
2022: 2-Day Camp, 15 Campers, 19 Mentors
2023: 2-Day Camp, 32 Campers, 25 Mentors
2024: 2-Day Camp + Tour, 61 Campers, 43 Mentors
2025: 3-Day Camp + Tour, 44 Campers, 40 Mentors
DFW NOMA seeks to cultivate and foster growth among minority architects, interns, and related disciplines within the Dallas – Ft. Worth Metroplex. The aspiration is that DFW NOMA will support diversity, inspire our youth, create networking opportunities, and advocate for minorities in the architecture, construction, and design community.
Your generosity can change a student's life and help shape the future of architecture. By donating to Project Pipeline, you are directly helping us make our summer camp accessible to every motivated student, regardless of their financial background. Your contribution helps keep camp costs low—and even free for those who need it most.
Your support funds everything from essential supplies like design tools and educational materials to meals and camp swag. Most importantly, your donation helps provide scholarships, ensuring that every student has the chance to explore their passion for design and benefit from the program.
Together, we can inspire and empower the next generation of designers and civic leaders, creating a more diverse and inclusive profession for years to come.
Membership in DFW NOMA is open to all qualified individuals irrespective of race, creed, gender or nationality.
Organization name
National Organization of Minority Architects - DFW
Causes
Education - K-12
Operating Budget
Less than $100,000
Counties Served
Grayson, Wise, Tarrant, Somervell, Rockwall, Parker, Palo Pinto, Navarro, Montague, Kaufman, Johnson, Hunt, Hood, Fannin, Erath, Ellis, Denton, Dallas, Cooke, Collin
BIPOC Serving
Other, Native American, Hispanic or Latinx, Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or African American
BIPOC Leadership
Board Chair
Address
PO BOX 798016