WHAT WE DO
OUR VISION
We envision a community where foster youth do not face any barriers that non foster youth face when entering the adult world.
OUR MISSION
Winston Rhea provides support for youth transitioning out of foster care through grants, community, and mentorship.
The Current Reality
3 in 5
foster youth
move schools 7+
times from
elementary to
high school
1 in 4
youth who exit care
end up homeless within 6 months of leaving foster care
1 in 5
young men who
exit care will be
incarcerated
before age 25
1 in 6
young women
who exit care` will
become pregnant
before age 21
How We're Stepping Up
Each year, Winston Rhea accepts 2-3 scholars and provides them with four consecutive years of unwavering support that goes beyond just a scholarship.
High-contact 1:1 mentorship
Group outings with other scholars
Community support
Access to mental health services
Housing assistance
Transportation assistance
Financial literacy support
Career readiness guidance
Through these supports, Winston Rhea strives to guide our scholars to thrive as they enter adulthood. We want our scholars to confidently take chances, make mistakes to learn from them, and be the best versions of themselves!
Winston Rhea Scholars x Delgado Community College: Mentor Up!
Winston Rhea, in partnership with Delgado Community College, has launched the Mentor Up! Initiative! Designed specifically to empower former foster youth, this program pairs Delgado students with a dedicated 1:1 faculty or staff mentor, provides tailored personal and professional development programming, and grants full access to all Winston Rhea community events.
So far, Mentor Up!’s Impact & Student Benefits:
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Financial Success: Helped multiple students unlock over $10,000 in Chaffee Grant funding and set up long-term wealth tools like Roth IRAs alongside core financial literacy training.
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Essential Resources: Provided critical academic tools and basic needs support; including laptops and transportation assistance, ensuring students have what they need to succeed.*
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Dedicated Mentorship: Matched students directly with Delgado campus leaders who guide them through their academic journey.
Have questions or want to get involved? Contact us at info@winstonrhea.org.
*Resource and equipment assistance is evaluated on a case-by-case basis based on available funding.