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 high school aged students through funding of grants, projects, programs, and educational activities to help bridge students beyond secondary education.
Grants Received
- St. Mark's Luthern Church (Washington, IL)
Mission Endowment Grant (2021, 2022, 2023)
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- City of Washington Tourism Grant
(Paint The Path/Summer 2022, 2023)
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- Community Foundation of Central Illinois~
Local Job Funds Grant (Fall 2023)
Newsletters
All work of BRIDGE is accomplished by private citizens who serve without salary as the Board of Directors. Annually the Board elects office​rs 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.
Board of Directors
John Antrobus, Kim Flanders, Kelly Hornberger, Kathy Kuch, Denise Shelton, Meg Sutherland
Officers
Executive Director: Meg Sutherland
Treasurer: Kelly Hornberger
Secretary: Kim Flanders
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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'.