JGH Educational and Charitable Foundation

Goal: $2,500.00

Specific Need

The graduation rate of African American males trails the average in Loudoun County. They are most likely to trail their peers, drop out, or not pursue college. There is a great need to provide role models that young men can identify with and engage in an ongoing dialogue through mentorship and activities focused on their development and gaining a positive mindset. Additionally, the JGH Foundation strives to engage many emerging scholars, starting in middle school to make them aware of academic excellence and the opportunities that STEM careers can provide.

Resources are vitally needed to properly augment the engagement programs with printed materials (workbooks, books, lab supplies), field trips, and other materials as needed.

Mission

The Joyce-Gillespie-Harrington (JGH) Educational and Charitable Foundation increases opportunities for achievement for African-American males through scholarships, mentoring, and charitable services.

Profile

The Joyce Gillespie Harrington (JGH) Educational and Charitable Foundation has for over 40 years awarded college scholarships to selected graduating seniors who exemplify the spirit and goals of the foundation's, academic excellence and love for all mankind.
The JGH Foundation's Annual Achievement Awards program for Loudoun County recognizes and encourages students in grades 7th through 11th grades from participating schools who achieved a grade point average exceeding 3.0, The Student Awards recognize overlooked students and encourage them to continue their efforts to achieve excellence while graduating from high school and striving for college.
The JGH Foundation partners with various organizations working in the community to develop our youth. Consideration for financial support is given to organizations that focus on developing underserved students to prepare for success in high school and beyond.
The JGH Foundation provides outreach with nutritious meals to area families during Thanksgiving and Christmas toys to hundreds of underprivileged children through our Christmas programs.
The JGH Foundation awards sponsorship for students to participate in the Leadership Development Institute (LDI), which focuses on developing future leaders. Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. operates this program.