John “Johny” Ralph Stringfield has made a profound impact on many lives and in the Binghamton community. His life and story continue to touch lives and challenge those who knew him or know of his story to make a difference in their own lives and/or the community. Johny gave much of his time to family, church, school, football, and towards the end of his life, to efforts of raising awareness about addiction.
Johny was a co-founder of a community group raising awareness about heroin called “I’m Dope without Dope.” In the later years of his life, Johny struggled with addiction and passed away at age 24. His efforts to seek help were cut short due to lack of services in our area and insurance regulations. Regardless of the addiction he was battling, Johny wanted to help others. He shared his story in hopes that he could inspire those affected by addiction to turn their lives around and to prevent others from using drugs in the first place.
Although Johny is not alive today to continue this work, his legacy and passion lives on through those who knew and still love him. This fund was created, in Johny’s memory to promote a drug-free lifestyle and encourage high school students to persevere through their circumstances and assist them in pursuing their dreams of continuing education.
This scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior at Binghamton High School pursuing a career in human services.
Scholarship Criteria
Scholarship applicants should meet the following requirements:
- Graduating senior from Binghamton High School
- Planning to pursue a career in human services at a two-year or four-year college, university or trade school
- Consideration will also be given to students who have participated in S.A.D.D. (Students Against Destructive Decisions)
Additional information on the scholarship and criteria requirements can be found through the school’s Guidance Department.
Make your tax-deductible gift today!
Or mail your check to:
Community Foundation for South Central New York
520 Columbia Drive, Suite 100
Johnson City, New York 13790
Note Johny Stringfield Scholarship Fund in the memo
For gifts of stock or gifts other than cash, please contact foundation staff at (607) 772-6773.
