Our History
Our History
Our History
Douglas C. Jackson was a native Oklahoman. Jackson received his bachelors degree in
Psychology from Howard University in 1964. He was often described as a gentleman, funny,
scholar, and class act. He understood the importance of serving the under served and he
spent 30 years teaching science in the Philadelphia Public Schools.
Having a fathe
Douglas C. Jackson was a native Oklahoman. Jackson received his bachelors degree in
Psychology from Howard University in 1964. He was often described as a gentleman, funny,
scholar, and class act. He understood the importance of serving the under served and he
spent 30 years teaching science in the Philadelphia Public Schools.
Having a father and a
grandfather, who both graduated from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU's) and
worked as educators, he remained a proponent of education and helping others. He understood that education could be transformative to a person’s life. He instilled that belief in his children and others who crossed his path. From teaching in inner city schools, he
never forgot that students experience challenges that are often a barrier to pursuing college education. Accordingly, he wrote grants and taught for the Upward Bound program,
which provides opportunities for high school students from low-income families, to succeed in their
pre-college performance and ultimately in their higher education pursuits. To continue to provide
opportunities for students interested in pursuing a college education, the family founded the Douglas
J. Stearns Foundation to provide scholarships to students attending HBCUs.
Our Mission
Our History
Our Mission
We focus on making the maximum positive effort for our community. Our members and volunteers provide the momentum that helps us affect change. Using data driven models, we provide solutions that make a long-lasting difference.
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