Joyce-Gillespie-Harrington Educational & Charitable Foundation

Why give? Because STEM education opens doors to future careers. Because underrepresented students need mentors who look like them. Because early literacy builds lifelong learning foundations. Because hands-on robotics inspires innovation, NSBE connections create professional pathways, and book ownership transforms educational outcomes. Your gift supports academic excellence—and with the match, it means twice the STEM mentors, twice the learning resources, twice the literacy materials, more competition opportunities, and stronger foundations in critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Seeking $10,000 in funding to support 20-25 students with professional STEM education through our NSBE Jr. chapter, provide robotics kits and engineering tools for hands-on learning, expand literacy access to 200+ elementary students, and ensure program sustainability. Your contribution, combined with our $2,000 grant match, will deliver transformative STEM and literacy opportunities while closing achievement gaps for students from underserved communities.