EMPOWERING FUTURES
Foster care may be a part of our past, but it does not define our future.
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FOSTER YOUTH EMPOWERED
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COMMUNITY MENTORS
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YEARS OF IMPACT
OUR VISION + MISSION
We envision a community where foster youth do not face any barriers that non foster youth face when entering the adult world.
Winston Rhea provides support for youth transitioning out of foster care through grants, community, and mentorship.
What We Provide
FUNDING
Each scholar is provided semesterly funding for four consecutive years to help them reach their goals.
MENTORSHIP
Each scholar has semesterly goal setting meetings as well as bi-weekly check-ins with Winston Rhea Staff.
COMMUNITY
Each scholar may connect with mental health specialists, career coaches, and other former foster youth as well as volunteers from the community.
RESOURCES
Scholars get access to financial literacy and educational opportunities, housing and transportation assistance, and an emergency fund.
How to Get Involved
We are a small but mighty team at Winston Rhea Scholars. Our work is made possible through the support of our community.
MENTOR
Mentors come to Winston Rhea with a wide range of personal characteristics and experiences. They provide 1:1 and group mentorship, check-ins, and outings with scholars.
VOLUNTEER
Volunteers support through working events, providing expertise with a specific focus area, and donating their time/items to our scholars.
DONATE/SPONSOR
Make a one-time donation or become a sponsor for our annual Fostering Impact event. Your support goes towards assisting our current scholars and ensuring we can continue to provide support and guidance to foster youth as they transition out of care.
OUR COMMUNITY SPONSORS
IMPACTFUL STORIES
"I’m working full time and starting a family of my own!
I just received my ACTS certification to further my career in HVAC and am I am thankful to Winston Rhea for sticking with me."
Te'Andre, 2022 Scholar
"I graduated college in October 2023 with a business degree, thanks in part to the generous donation from Winston Rhea Scholars. After graduation, Winston Rhea helped me start my medical/spa business! It has been such a blessing to have Winston Rhea in my corner, they are the best!"
Jen, 2022 Scholar
"I want to become a lawyer and hopefully one day become a judge for foster care! I’ve always had a dream to help kids that have gone through what I have or have gone through something similar... This [scholarship] will help me achieve my dreams of just helping one kid at a time."
Jaiden, 2023 Scholar
