"Learning has always been my passion, teaching others to learn is my joy!"
The Story Continues - And We Need You With Us
🎓Expanding Our Reach, Multiplying Our Impact
The Hazel I. Jackson Foundation
We don't just support education— we nurture a legacy of empowerment, equity, and collective progress.
A fund of Lancaster County Community Foundation
Transforming Barriers Into Bridges
OUR PROGRAMS
Explore the initiatives that carry Professor Jackson's legacy forward through community, creativity, and educational opportunity.
Jackson Day of Action
Empowering students through community engagement and career exploration. An annual event connecting children with community organizations, environmental stewardship, and career opportunities while engaging local volunteers in meaningful service projects.
Teacher Appreciation Initiatives
Honoring educators who transform lives. Supporting and celebrating the dedicated teachers who continue the legacy of educational excellence through recognition events and meaningful appreciation activities.
"Midst of Faith" Stage Production
Bringing Professor Jackson's story to the stage with a theatrical tribute sharing her pioneering journey about persistence and educational equity. Performed in 2024 and 2025, inspiring audiences through powerful storytelling.
Community Partnership Support
Amplifying impact through collaboration. Financial support and donations to educational activities and programs throughout Lancaster County that align with our mission of transforming barriers into bridges.
Children's Book Project
Professor Jackson's words for future generations. An upcoming publication based on Professor Jackson's own writings, creating an inspiring children's book that will share her wisdom and pioneering spirit with young readers across Lancaster County.
ABOUT US
Continuing a 70–Year Legacy of Educational Excellence
Our Mission: Transforming Barriers Into Bridges
The Hazel I. Jackson Foundation was established January 19th, 2022, by daughter Councilwoman Cheryl Holland-Jones and granddaughter Amber Holland to honor the extraordinary life and lasting impact of Professor Emeritus Hazel I. Jackson—a pioneering educator who spent nine years breaking the color barrier in Lancaster County schools and a lifetime transforming barriers into bridges.
Through our community-powered approach, we ensure that every student—regardless of background or obstacles—inherits both the resources and the pioneering spirit needed to create their own educational breakthroughs and community impact.
Councilwoman Cheryl Holland-Jones
Amber Holland
Join us in continuing this living legacy.
Because when barriers become bridges, entire communities transform.
© 2025 Hazel I. Jackson Foundation. All rights reserved.
A Fund of Lancaster County Community Foundation
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Transforming barriers into bridges
Transforming barriers into bridges