Advancing opportunities for young children and families in Broward County, Florida and Vermont.
The A.D. Henderson Foundation supports early childhood programs, family focused services, and systems change efforts working alongside community partners so our communities can be places where all children thrive.
“One light feeds another. One strong family lends strength to more. One engaged community can ignite those around it. This is the power of the light we carry.”
Michelle Obama from The Light We Carry
Our Commitment
The A.D. Henderson Foundation remains committed to addressing racism as we pursue our mission. To that end, the Foundation has taken the following steps:
We have embedded our commitment to achieving racial equity into our strategic plan. We prioritize time at each of our meetings for discussion, providing an opportunity for thoughtful reflection, ideas, and actions.
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We continue to meet with diverse community stakeholders to have discussions that might have previously pushed us beyond our comfort zones. We understand those discussions are necessary, and lead to awareness and change.
While using the Foundation’s mission to provide influence, we educate ourselves through various sources and opportunities. Using a racial equity lens, we work to be better listeners, build trust, and support diverse organizations that are creating change in our communities.
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We understand that we need to be informed, consistent, and vigilant in our efforts to address issues of diversity. We stand firm in our commitment to justice and racial equity as we work towards our mission of being dedicated to improving the lives of young children and their families in Broward County, Florida and the State of Vermont.
Investments in our communities
Since 1993, the A.D. Henderson Foundation has awarded 2,442 grants primarily in Broward County, Florida and the State of Vermont, totaling
$ 79,383,159
Our Focus
Strengthening Early Childhood Programs
We support direct services and capacity-building that improve early learning and development outcomes for young children.
Supporting Families with Young Children
We invest in programs that help families care for their young children and thrive, including direct services and organizational capacity-building.
Advancing Systems Change
We support efforts that strengthen coordination, advocacy, and cross-sector solutions that improve outcomes for children and families.
Values
Our values reflect how we partner with communities and grantees, approach our work with humility, and remain accountable to results.
Trust
We act with integrity and steward resources responsibly.
Collaboration
We work alongside partners to strengthen shared outcomes.
Learning
We listen, reflect, and adapt in pursuit of continuous improvement.
Equity
We strive to address barriers and expand opportunity for all children and families.
Impact
We focus on outcomes that are meaningful, measurable, and lasting.