Vision Statement
Inspiring community partnerships that open a way for all children to learn, lead, and serve to their full potential now and in the future.
Mission Statement
Together…committing all that we are to enrich the life of a child.
Bright Futures Frederick/Winchester operates under the belief that when a community invests its time, talent, and treasure into its schools, students are more likely to stay in school through graduation, have a higher degree of self-worth and confidence, and set and reach goals for the future. In turn, this inspires students to become better neighbors, quality employees, and impactful leaders in their communities.
Bright Futures Frederick/Winchester has a strategic plan that centers on three critical objectives: to increase the amount of time the community provides for the needs of the children, to foster an environment where the community lends its talents, and to collect and apply treasures to address unmet needs.
Our History
Bright Futures Frederick/Winchester was officially started in March 2014, with two schools and 69 students in the food pack program. In August 2015 the current distribution center was launched. Winchester Public Schools was added in March 2017. Currently, more than 1,500 students across 28 schools in Winchester and Frederick County are supported by Bright Futures programs.
Food Pack Program
Basic Need Item Support
Holiday Program
School Supply Support
Service Learning
Positive Role Models
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Bright Futures is a tax-exempt, non-profit organization.
School Staff
Dr. George Hummer -Superintendent FCPS
Logan Sheppard, Director of Transportation, FCPS
Elise Stine-Dolinar, Program Coordinator
Joe Strong, Assistant Director of Student Support Services, FCPS
Dr. Veronique N. Walker, Equity and Family Empowerment Coordinator, WPS
Active Board Members
Dr. John Lamanna, Chair
Sgt. Travis Mitchell, Immediate Past Chair
David Thomas, Secretary
Members at large:
Nohemy Garcia Rivera
Tamara Green
Rebecca Gibson
Chief Jon Henshell
Jackie Hott
Carleen Puglisi
David Witt
Honorary Members:
Holly Combs
Jennifer Croyle
Melissa Turner
Sabrina Mullens