Tech Sgt Dashan J. Briggs Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established in 2018 in the Riverhead High School, the “Tech Sgt Dashan J. Briggs Memorial Scholarship Fund” has been awarding student scholarships to students who exemplify Dashan’s beliefs in hard work, dedication, community service, and excellence. Dashan is a 2007 Riverhead High School graduate.
The Dashan J. Briggs Memorial Foundation, Inc. was successful from hosting the 1st Run for Briggs in 2021 and was able to create a second scholarship in the Comsewogue School District where Dashan’s children, Jayden and Ava attend. In 2023 the foundation awarded $14,500 to students in both schools. The foundation is also working toward implementing youth programming in schools by offering workshops and seminars to teach important life skills that are not necessarily taught in schools such as car maintenance, finances, and basic cooking classes, etc. In 2022, the foundation started a program to fund anyone under the age of 21 the opportunity to become CPR/AED certified through the American Heart Association at the Port Jefferson EMS training institute!
Dashan loved to help people. The Dashan J. Briggs Foundation, Inc. will continue to serve today’s youth and community by supporting future generations and teaching them to succeed through perseverance, hard work, and dedication - all traits Dashan embodied.