Lets come together to invest in EVERYONE by growing the NEW Charlotte "Perry" Coffield Scholarship. Every donation, big or small, opens doors for everyone to GROW. 

Learn more about Dr. Charlotte "Perry" Coffield.

Apply now to the Dr. Coffield Scholarship. Applications accepted now until  September 30, 2025. 

Dr. Shirley Childress was a native Washingtonian and was one of the first to recognize the need for more African-American interpreters. She founded the organization BRIDGES to focus attention on Black Deaf consumers and interpreters. Shirley was also a founding member of the organization Black Deaf Advocates. 

Learn more about Dr. Shirley Childress Memorial Fund!