Briddell Family Foundation

04/09/2026

Our final read-a-thon results are in. Together we read over 211,258 minutes!

Top Reader By School
District Heights - Zuri Key District Heights 5892

East Salisbury Elementary - Suleman Javed 3960

Panorama Elementary Nariyah Coley 2670

Buckingham Elementary School Ava Sharpe 2015

Pemberton Elementary Parker Brewington 1935

North Forestville Elementary Melanie Joseph 100

Top Prize Winners
Top Reading School - District Heights
Top Reading Classroom - Colbert-Greene (District Heights) 15,017
Top Reader - Zuri Key (District Heights) 5,892

East Coast vs West Coast Winner - West Coast - 118,544 ( Heights, Panorama Elementary, North Forestville Elementary

Thank you to all who supported our schools and our readers.

Make a donation - https://www.read-a-thon.com/school/_67195

Come celebrate with them as the receive their awards at our 25th anniversary scholarship gala on Dec. 19th, 2026.

Support Briddell Family Foundation by donating to our Read-A-Thon. This is such an awesome program that promotes reading and helps Briddell Family Foundation reach our goal at the same time. Everyone should Click the Link above and support this program.

03/18/2026

Way to go Readers! Week 2 is in the books. Together we have read over 51,720 minutes. The East Coast is our early leader but the West Coast is hot on their trail.

Help us celebrate and show our schools some encouragement.

East Coast
Elem. 10,134 min
Salisbury Elem. 4,606 min
Elem. 12,542 min

West Coastheights.elementary . 15,410 min
Elem. 8,819 min
Forestville Elem. 54 min

This week's Top Readers
School - District Heights (West Coast) 15,410 minutes
Classroom - Cummings (Panorama) (West Coast) 3000 minutes
Student - Zuri Key (Colbert-Green class, District Heights) (West Coast) 2274 minutes

We have 2 weeks to go. Who will emerge as the reading champion?

Show your support - https://www.read-a-thon.com/school/_67195

03/10/2026

Do you know a junior or senior who needs help getting ready for prom?

Send them to us. Project Prom 2026 -Open to all high school students planning to attend prom this year. Gowns, accessories, Free tuxedo Rentals, free Prom Tickets and more. EVERYTHING is FREE

Worcester Technical High School. Newark, MD - March 21 doors open at 9am

03/10/2026

Week 1 Read-A-Thon results
The competition is heating up in the battle of East coast vs West Coast. Who will be our top school? So far we have read over 19,040 minutes.

Minutes Read By School
Buckingham Elementary School 5112
Pemberton Elementary 4734
East Salisbury Elementary 1475
District Heights 3921
Panorama Elementary 3663
North Forestville 15

show your support

Support Briddell Family Foundation by donating to our Read-A-Thon. This is such an awesome program that promotes reading and helps Briddell Family Foundation reach our goal at the same time. Everyone should Click the Link above and support this program.

03/09/2026

Its Prom Time! Help us lend a hand to students in need.

Contact us to donate your gently used dresses gowns, tuxedos suits shoes, jewelry and accessories for project prom, 2026.

443-990-1582

03/04/2026

It's that time of year.

Donate your gently used gowns, dresses, tuxedos, suits, shoes and accessories for project Prom. A 100% Free boutique shopping experience for high school seniors.

The Project will be held on March 22, 2026. Contact our office to drop off or have your items picked up.

Monetary donations welcome. https://checkout.square.site/merchant/A0M9T5MWZW6G7/checkout/63YLBBI4D7BJNMKNXBHFPXL6?src=embed

03/04/2026

Our annual Read-A-Thon has officially begun. the theme this year is dive into a good book.

Our student, readers are already off to a great start. The competition is fierce. Six schools one title!

East coast vs West Coast who will earn the championship title?

The contenders:
EAST COAST - Buckingham Elementary School, East Salisbury Elementary & Pemberton Elementary School

West Coast - North Forestville Elementary , District Speed Heights Elementary and Panorama Elementary

Show your support by clicking the link. Below to encourage & support your local school.

https://www.read-a-thon.com/school/_67195

02/08/2026

Inclusivity and seeing yourself in the books you read is important. This donation is one we were more than happy to make.

📚🌟 A heartfelt thank you to Ms. Kwanza Briddell, CEO of the Briddell Family Foundation, for her generous donation of 100 Haitian Creole books! Your commitment to supporting education is truly inspiring. We are grateful for your kindness and the impact it will have on our community. 🫶🏽🧡🖤🧡🖤

02/05/2026

Author Spotlight:

L. KeShawn Harris is an author and the founder of LKH Publishing, where he creates stories that celebrate identity, culture, and everyday moments that matter. Raised in Milledgeville, Georgia, KeShawn draws inspiration from his childhood, family, and community to write stories that help young readers feel seen, confident, and proud of who they are.

Debut Book:
Robbie’s First Haircut

This story is inspired by his own journey growing up with a barber father, and it's written to celebrate Black boy joy, identity, and those unforgettable “firsts” that shape our self-worth.

In a world where our boys often go unseen or misunderstood, this story aims to reflect their light and remind them that they are worthy, loved, and powerful.

a heartwarming picture book that honors Black boy joy, fatherhood, and the beauty of community. Full of vibrant illustrations and written with care, this story captures the emotion and pride of a rite of passage experienced by so many.

Available now: Robbie's First Haircut
https://a.co/d/2VrHcVM

02/04/2026

In celebration of black History Month we will be showcasing various authors each week.

Author spotlight will provide a glimpse at the author and some of their work.

Show your support by following them and purchasing a book.