About Us

History

Since its inception in 2010, NHC-EDF has been committed to making an impact in the Greater Houston Area by offering scholarships and grants that support youth in underserved communities. NHC-EDF is honored to provide grants to community organizations that conduct academic and artistic programs in local communities.


About The Organization

While research continues to show a minimum of a bachelor’s degree is necessary for almost all well-paying jobs, in depth educational studies found that students in some areas are at a disadvantage because their homes and/or the schools they attend lack the resources and programs to adequately prepare them to compete.

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NHC-EDF believes, if given the opportunity, many of these young people have the desire and natural gifts to compete but find themselves constrained by socio-economic factors. Through collective support, these students can achieve greatness. Today’s students must be prepared to compete in areas of math, science, and technology. NHC-EDF believes there is a relationship between participation in artistic programs and academic achievement. This core belief is the driving force behind our mission and the reason we support programs highlighting artistic creativity and scholastic ambition.


NHC-EDF is committed to narrowing the gap that exists by:

  • Providing scholarships to deserving students in underserved communities
  • Raising money to support academic and programs
  • Being an advocate for youth in the Greater Houston and North Harris County Areas.

Mission

The mission of North Harris County Educational & Developmental Foundation, Inc. (NHC-EDF) is to provide financial and other support to individuals and organizations in our community that promote educational advancement of the underserved.

Board Members

President Dr. Monica L. C. Brown

Vice President Dr. Sabrina Y. Lewis-Jones

Recording Secretary James H. Wilson, III

Treasurer Gene Padgett, CPA

Asst Treasurer Dr. Tracy M. Ransom

Financial Secretary Frederica Watson-Turnley

Asst Financial Secretary LaToyia Brooks Harris

Legal Advisor Honorable Joy D. Thomas

Immediate Past President – NHCAC-DST Joni Y. Hall