Blue Ridge Innovation and Entrepreneurship Foundation (BRIEF)

Empowering kids to brighter futures.

BRIEF serves under-resourced kids in Pickens, Oconee and Greenville counties. We focus on teaching STEM skills along with the BRIEF 4 C's - Communication, Collaboration, Creative Thinking and Critical thinking.

BRIEF Core Beliefs

Every Child Has Purpose

Each child is created by God with unique talents and with the capacity to thrive and not just survive. We have only a brief period of time to empower each child with the training, access and opportunity for a brighter future.

• Psalm 139:13
• Ephesians 2:10
• Proverbs 22:6

We Are Created to Innovate

Life’s challenges are opportunities to apply our God-given creativity and problem-solving abilities. Children need the skill, confidence and curiosity to take ownership of challenges and see failure as simply the first step toward future success.

• Genesis 1:27
• Colossians 3:23

Entrepreneurship Strengthens Communities

Entrepreneurship is the channel through which creative ideas become tangible solutions that uplift communities and the world. BRIEF uses hands-on STEM-based learning as the catalyst for helping children develop BRIEF’s 4 C’s: Collaboration, Communication, Critical Thinking and Creative Thinking. By combining technical knowledge with these entrepreneurial soft skills, children can become capable leaders and problem-solvers for our communities.

• 1 Peter 4:10
• Philippians 2:4
• Titus 3:14