Helen wrote the articles, David wrote the headlines, and the HGB Foundation writes the blog.
HGB Foundation Signature Edition
Keep apprised of program area updates and achievements throughout the year – and learn more about the universe of HGB-funded programs.
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Coding Camp, Genius Grantee Updates, and Summer Newsroom Internships: July 2026 Updates!
July has been a month of learning, exploration, and summer heat. The newest cohort of BridgeUP STEM Scholars journeyed through the launch of their introductory coding intensive throughout June. BridgeUP STEM works to keep young people engaged in STEM at a critical time, when research shows many students start losing interest between ages 11 and…
Grantee Cover Stories
We think all our grantees are amazing, but don’t just take our word for it. Check out our grantees in the news.
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Be Like Beyoncé, Catch Hold like Caitlin, Dance in the Spotlight like Dawn
Since its inauguration in November of 2021, McKrell Baier, “Coach Mac”, has successfully directed the BridgeUP Giddy Up Program staff and students through activities designed to develop elite level equestrians as well as serving participants’ holistic personal development. Mckrell is a native Memphian and received a BS from the University of Miami Honors Program in…
Helen Gurley Blog
Hear reflections from HGB staff, program participants, grantee organizations, and Friends of the Foundation on Helen and David’s legacy, our ever-evolving grant making strategy, and why we care so much about unlocking human potential.
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Coding Camp, Genius Grantee Updates, and Summer Newsroom Internships: July 2026 Updates!
July has been a month of learning, exploration, and summer heat. The newest cohort of BridgeUP STEM Scholars journeyed through the launch of their introductory coding intensive throughout June. BridgeUP STEM works to keep young people engaged in STEM at a critical time, when research shows many students start losing interest between ages 11 and 15. This summer, nearly 50 committed Scholars spent weeks building coding skills in a research university setting at Georgia Tech. This summer work guides and prepares Scholars for the academic year ahead, where they’ll dive into real-world computing research alongside Faculty Mentors and the undergraduate…