about us
High Bridge Foundation, Inc. is a tax-exempt, non-profit organization established by Ernest and Mencie Hairston in 2012. Dr. & Mrs. Hairston are life-long volunteers and supporters of youth development programs that promote the well-being of young people from underserved populations including new immigrants, adoptees, disabled persons, and those needing financial help to pursue higher education.
Donations to the Foundation are tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law.
Ernest E. Hairston, Ph. D.
Founder & Honorary Chairman of the Board
Mencie Y. Hairston, M. Ed.
Founder & Executive Director
Governed by a Board of Directors, our mission is to reach, connect, serve, and empower young people from underserved communities so they may achieve their full potential and become contributing members of society. We accomplish this by providing funding and services in support of youth development, health education, mental health counseling, literacy, English language skills, computer skills, tutoring, college preparation, scholarships, career development, training and job placements, arts, sports, and recreational activities.
What We Do
Our mission is to reach, connect, serve, and empower young people from underserved communities, so they may achieve their full potential and become contributing members of society.
Scholarship opportunities
High Bridge Foundation, Inc. has provided scholarships to graduating high school seniors in the DMV area for over 10 years.
Community Partnerships
High Bridge Foundation, Inc. strives to be a valuable partner in the community by partnering with other organizations.
Resources
High Bridge Foundation, Inc. provides resources to high school students open to continuing education.
We accomplish this by providing funding and services in support of youth development, health education, mental health counseling, literacy, English language skills, computer skills, tutoring, college preparation, scholarships, career development, training and job placements, arts, sports, and recreational activities.
News & Events
2015 Year End Letter with Updates from Our Scholars
Dear Friends, 2015 was another great year for High Bridge Foundation’s Scholarship Program. As you read thismessage, our ten scholars have finished their first semester in college and are gearing to start the springsemester after the holiday/winter break. We gathered brief comments from them and have theirpermission to share these with you. Thomas Booker (Fine…
Meet Our 2015 Scholars
Photo highlights from High Bridge Foundation’s 2015 Scholarship Awards Brunch – at Gallaudet University. 2015 Scholarship Awards Brunch (Facebook Album) Thomas Booker is a native Washingtonian and graduate of the Duke Ellington School of the Arts in Washington, D.C. Trained by the Rutgers Sum mer Acting Conservatory and the British American Drama Academy in Oxford,…
Updates from Our 2014 Scholars
