Vision and Mission of
The Jesse Higginbotham Technology Trust, Inc.
We envision Cardinal Valley and the Lexington area becoming the most technologically advanced community in the world.
The following is a list of current projects we are planning on funding with proceeds from the Trust:
- The purchase of software for local schools, specifically software that will be used by students
- The acquisition of additional licenses for existing software/programs so that these programs benefit a broader spectrum of students, as opposed to single departments within the schools
- Obtaining internet service for students without access at home
- Funding prizes or awards to promote student participation in technology
- Awarding grants and scholarships to students in need who are pursuing technology educational goals
- Helping to bring SecondLife or a similar virtual world to area highschoolers, so that they may benefit from the vast educational potential of this online model
- Making donations to other organizations promoting technological pursuits for children and young adults
- Supporting others who have made contributions in technology
- Placing computers in the homes of students who could not otherwise afford them, providing both the students and their families with technical training and support
- Encouraging students of technology to become mentors to others
One of the immediate goals we hope to achieve is to assist in the creation of a memorial garden at Paul Laurence Dunbar High School. This is a project that Jesse was actively participating in. The garden will provide a place of sanctuary for students and the community to remember the young men and women of Dunbar who have lost their lives. This is a community project and we encourage everyone to participate. Currently several clubs at Dunbar are engaged in its creation with the assistance of staff and Lexington area individuals and businesses.
If you would like to help with this or any of our other projects, please contact us.
