New Relic's Transformative Partnership with Hack the Hood: Beyond Financial Support
At Hack the Hood, we believe that meaningful change happens when corporate partners go beyond financial contributions and actively engage with the communities they support. Our partnership with New Relic exemplifies this commitment, demonstrating how corporate engagement can create lasting impact in diversifying the tech industry.
This summer, New Relic played an instrumental role in our programs by participating in career exposure and data science panels, showing their dedication to supporting underrepresented youth in tech. The impact of these sessions was profound, as one New Relic team member observed:
“Every speaker had unique circumstances, privilege, obstacles, and setbacks in their journeys. The students got good exposure to the idea that tech workers are not all cut from the same cloth.”
Building on the success of our summer programs, New Relic has demonstrated their continued commitment to our mission by launching a $10,000 matching campaign for our Beyond the Code initiative. This means that every dollar donated will have double the impact, potentially raising $20,000 to support our work in providing technical education and career opportunities to underrepresented youth.
The Power of Partnership
Beyond the matching campaign, New Relic's engagement has included:
Interactive career exposure panels featuring diverse tech professionals
Specialized data science sessions led by their team
Real-time mentorship and Q&A opportunities
Active engagement with students through various platforms
The relationship between Hack the Hood and New Relic represents a community-centered corporate partnership—one that combines financial support with active engagement and genuine commitment to diverse talent in tech. Their team members have consistently shown up as mentors, advisors, and role models, creating meaningful connections with our students.
The success of our partnership is reflected in the increased confidence and motivation of our students. After attending the panels, many learners expressed feeling more connected to the tech industry and better able to envision themselves in technical roles.
Looking Ahead: Join the Movement
As we continue our mission to create a more inclusive tech industry, we invite others to join New Relic in supporting our Beyond the Code campaign. With their generous matching offer, your contribution will have twice the impact in helping us provide opportunities for underrepresented youth in technology.
To support our mission and have your donation matched by New Relic, visit our donation page:
We look forward to continuing our work with New Relic and expanding our impact. When companies engage meaningfully—beyond financial support—they create transformative opportunities for underrepresented communities. The future depends on our collective efforts, and at Hack the Hood, we're excited to keep building, learning, and growing together.
