ABOUT BRIDGE
Mission
We invest in our community by building, recognizing, informing, developing, growing and educating students to help bridge students beyond their secondary education.
Vision
We benefit WCHS students, as well as other local high-school aged students through funding of grants, projects, programs, and educational activities to help bridge students beyond secondary education.
Grants Received
Mission Endowment Grant (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024,2025): St. Mark's Washington, IL
- City of Washington Tourism Grant
Paint The Path/Summers: 2022, 2023, 2024,2025, 2026
- Community Foundation of Central Illinois~
Local Job Funds Grant (Fall 2023 & 2024)
Newsletters
All work of BRIDGE is accomplished by private citizens who serve without salary as the Board of Directors. Annually the Board elects officers and directors, reviews policies and practices, evaluates the funded projects and conducts a financial audit. WCHS students, alumni, teachers and administrators, as well as, parents, guardians and members of the Washington community are encouraged to attend BRIDGE meetings and events.
Officers
Executive Director: Meg Sutherland
Treasurer: Kelly Hornberger
Secretary: Denise Shelton
Contact Us
Do you have questions? Comments?
We’d love to hear from you!
You can reach BRIDGE by email: washingtonbef@gmail.com and visit our page on Facebook 'Washington BRIDGE Education Foundation'.