Lawrence Strawbridge Foundation

06/19/2026

Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when enslaved African Americans in Texas finally learned they were free. It is a day to honor history, celebrate resilience, and reflect on how far we’ve come.

We can honor the past without hatred.
We can learn from history without creating division.
We can celebrate freedom while choosing unity, love, and understanding.

May we continue building communities where every person is seen, valued, and respected.

06/09/2026

Join us in wishing our board member, Secretary, Samara Hall and her sister Simone Hall a Happy Birthday.
Enjoy Ladies!

05/25/2026

Update

05/10/2026

Blessings to all the Mothers and Mother figures in our lives.
We appreciate you!

05/08/2026

04/30/2026

We appreciate board member Markita Hayes for handling the scholarship presentation solo yesterday.
We blessed 3 Lafayette High school seniors with scholarships with 2 possibly receiving trunks.

Despite the obstacles we have faced this past year we have never wavered in our mission of "Bridging the Gap"

04/11/2026

Tennessee State University and Meharry Medical College have an accelerated 7-year MD/DDS program with full-ride scholarship potential, and they currently have ZERO Black male applicants.

Please cascade this to every high school senior you know.

The Details:
• Who: Black male high school seniors.
• Stats: 3.5 GPA & 28 ACT score.
• Goal: Become a Doctor or Dentist in 7 years
• The Perk: Possible FREE RIDE to TSU.

How to Act:
Send candidate info ASAP to [email protected]. She is forwarding names directly to the TSU President’s office.

04/08/2026

Lawrence would have been 26 years old today. We would have gathered at Tyra Shannon house for dinner and a Carmel cake along with some Brownies.
Won't you help us keep their legacy alive by donating in increments of $26.00 in honor of Lawrence's 26th birthday.

Paypal.me/StrawbridgeFound
Or mail check or money order ot
Strawbridge Foundation
3640 Wilmington Ave
St Louis, MO 63116

04/06/2026

It's that time of year again!
Won't you help us ensure students have what they need as they prepare for their college journey...