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
Press Release: 2014-2015 High Bridge Foundation Scholars Named
Ten outstanding students, selected on the basis of their academic achievement, community service, leadership potential, and demonstrated hardship, were chosen as this year’s High Bridge Foundation, Inc. scholarships awardees. Five will receive the High Bridge Foundation Scholarship in the amount of $1,000 each. In addition, five students will receive Book Awards in the amount of…
2013 Year End Letter with Updates from Our Scholars
Dear Friends, 2013 saw the exciting launch of the High Bridge Foundation’s Scholarship Program. As you read this message, our five scholars have finished their first semester in college and are gearing up to start the spring semester after their winter breaks. We gathered brief comments from them and have their permission to share these…
Press Release: 2013-2014 High Bridge Foundation Scholars Named
Five outstanding students, selected on the basis of their academic achievement, community service, leadership potential, and demonstrated hardship which included financial need and adverse personal or family circumstances, will receive the first High Bridge Foundation, Inc. scholarships at an awards brunch on Saturday, June 15 at 10:00 in the morning at the Peikoff Alumni House…
