Tag: BridgeUP+OUT
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Year Round Impact, Data Science Discoveries, and New Genius Grants: December 2025 Updates!
In the final month of 2025, programming across the Foundation is in full swing, with exciting developments in our youth programs and new Genius Grant awardees making waves in their communities. At BridgeUP + OUT, we capped off the end of the semester with a winter holiday celebration, bringing together all grade levels of Scholars,…
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Alumni Panels, Holiday Shows, and Magic Grant Success: November 2025 Updates
November began with the HGB team returning to Memphis, TN for BridgeUP GiddyUP’s annual Spectacular! Riders put on an incredible show for friends, family, and the entire Whitehaven community. Complete with a Tina Turner tribute band and a local food truck run by the parents of one of our elite riders, the event was a…
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AI Panels, Theater Ventures, and Silver Medals!: September and October 2025 Updates
Fall is here and our programs are shifting gears for this new season! Programming began at BridgeUP: OUT in the South Bronx, and our students have stepped into this new school year with enthusiasm and drive. The new freshmen are adjusting to their respective high schools and new responsibilities of being in the program. The…
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STEM Orientation, D.C. Fellowships, and Theater Rehearsals!: August 2025 Updates
As summer winds down, our participants are continuing with remarkable drive across all our programs. From mentorship opportunities in professional settings to hands-on conservation work and artistic endeavors, our participants have embraced growth and learning at every turn in August. The OGC at Hearst successfully hosted a comprehensive Summer Mentorship program for participants in the…
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Summer Retreats, Photovoice Presentations, and Magic Grant Winners: June and July 2025 Updates!
Summer has brought out incredible energy and achievements from across all our verticals at the Foundation. From graduation to coding camps, our Scholars and partners have made these months truly memorable. The summer began with lots of pride as our BridgeUP + OUT Scholars completed their final exams and Regents exams. The entire Class of…
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Stable Visits, Magic Grant Pitches, and Venture Competitions: March 2025 Updates!
As we transition from winter to spring, the Foundation’s programs continue to blossom with achievement and impact. March brought exciting developments across our verticals, showcasing the dedication of our Scholars, Fellows, and partners in creating meaningful change. At BridgeUP + OUT, Seniors are finalizing their graduation plans and deciding which college they would like to…
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Holiday Decorating, College Visitors, and Co-Productions!: December 2024 Updates
December closed 2024 out on a high note at the Foundation! Down at Southern Blues Equestrian Center, the BridgeUP GiddyUP Team celebrated the holiday season by decorating their stable Christmas tree in true HGB fashion. They named the tree Helen in honor of none other than Helen Gurley Brown. “She is named after our most…
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Spectaculars, Coding Curriculums, and New Workshops!: November 2024 Updates
As we are nearing the end of 2024, the HGB Foundation continues to stay busy! In the South Bronx, BridgeUP + Out hosted their first career panel for this academic year! The purpose of the panel was to educate and empower Scholars with real life examples of successful members within their community, learn about their…
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BOLD Theater Circle, DFCI Presentations, and Annual Retreats: October 2024 Updates
Fall is in full swing and our programs are moving along better than ever. Our BridgeUP GiddyUP riders have spent the month hard at work, gearing up for their annual Spectacular taking place in early November. The HGB team will be joining to watch and cheer them along. Stay tuned for updates on that in…
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Site Visits, Journal Publications, and Science Fairs: September 2024 Updates
BU + OUT Scholars are back at school and enjoying the first quarter! With a pep rally at Cardinal Hayes and new Program Coaches for our Scholars to meet, there are many exciting things to look forward to. The seniors are focused on college fairs at their respective schools and are beginning to decide which…