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FRC 2493 - Robokong - formed in 2008, Riverside CA.

Community team, started at River Springs Charter. Moved out of the school around year three and worked out of a Kiwanis build space. Finally may have found a "permanent" home at La Sierra HS in Riverside CA.

Up until this year we were hosted under the 501(c)(3) of our church. Finally this year we formed our own 501(c)(3) - STARS for a Better Tomorrow.

Being part of a religious 501(c)(3) has it's issues, mainly that most grants exclude religious organizations. Forming our own 501(c)(3) we hope will make it easier to raise funds through grants.

The Alvord School district we are now part of have been great working with us and allowing the 501(c)(3) to fund the team and permitting all students whether part of the district or not to join our team.