“The RWF has become a family for which I am ever grateful and has taught me rewarding skills that will travel with me throughout my life.” – Brittany Banks “RWF helped me grow into a young lady and taught me to stay focused and keep my priorities in order. “The RWF has taught me that you don’t have to achieve success by yourself if you have people around you who will encourage you to soar way beyond the ends of the earth!” – Ochga Smith “As I venture out of the program and explore different paths of life, I will always remember coming in as a girl and exiting a woman – a woman who has all the intentions of leaving a humongous mark on this world.” – Ravynne Gilmore “It has been four great years of non-stop laughter, learning, and love.”  – Ravynne Gilmore “The RWF has made me more diligent, competent, respectful, and strong.  I feel more confident when I walk into a room.”  – Olivia Bishop “RWF has taught me to be a better person and broadened my horizons.  I also learned to become independent.” – Kiara Moody “The Foundation has helped shape me throughout the five years I have been involved.  Without this experience I don’t believe I would have evolved into the person I am today. “ – Dayna White

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL OF OUR FRIENDS AND SUPPORTERS!!!

2011 was a great year for the Rhonda Walker Foundation.  We expanded our programming, improved existing ones, and helped more young girls prepare for tomorrow’s challenges.  All of this was made possible by the great support of volunteers and donors like you.  Your generosity combined to help us achieve new heights and milestones.  We saw our very first class of RWF Teens graduate from college, continued our 100% high school graduation and college enrollment rate, organized our first summer jobs program, and reinvigorated our focus on empowering the RWF Teens towards becoming strong, confident, successful, and moral future leaders.  We’re very thankful for everyone who helped make 2011 the best RWF year yet.

Although 2011 is over, we still can use your help.  As a 100% volunteer nonprofit, almost every penny of every dollar donated to the RWF goes to programming that benefits our teens.  Whether it’s a pledge to sponsor a RWF teen for $1,000.00 for a year (or $5,000.00 for 5 years), or whatever amount you can afford, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to the RWF.

We hope the new year brings you many happy returns and an abundance of blessings!  As always, thanks for your continued support of the RWF.

Sincerely,

Rhonda Walker
Founder and President

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News

On MLK Day, the RWF Teens participated in a special Tech Career Fair organized by the Michigan Council of Women in Technology at the headquarters of Compuware Corporation in downtown Detroit. Ellen Bourke, president of MCWT, summed up why organizing this event for the RWF Teens was so imperative to her: “It’s very important because ...

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The RWF Signature Bracelet Collection combines two things we at the RWF love the most:  substance and style.  Get that special someone, mother, sister, aunt, cousin, friend, or relative a beautiful charm bracelet she’ll love forever and support a worthy cause, Detroit’s youth.  The proceeds from the sales of our eye-catching, handmade Signature Bracelets go ...

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In the September 2011 edition of My Metro You Magazine, Rhonda talks about what inspired her to found the RWF and what keeps her going.  Click here to read the story.

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Events

An important part of the RWF’s mission is instilling in the Teens a strong sense of connection to the community in which they live.  Taking the time to lend a hand or a kind word to someone going through a rough time can go a long way towards building our own confidence, confidence in others, ...

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Events

The RWF Teens enjoyed another special day at the Fox Theatre.  Fifth Third Bank arranged for our Teens to have an amazing lunch and see an amazing show, Cirque Dreams Holidaze, on Saturday, December 17th.  A great way to wrap up a wonderful and exciting year for the RWF Teens.  Special thanks to Byna Elliott ...

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Events

Saturday, November 12, 2011 was another big day for the RWF as the Teens hit the campus of Oakland University in Rochester Hills, Michigan to see a day in the life of a college student and get a glimpse of what their own futures hold. The day-long visit included an overview of OU’s history and ...

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Our Mission:

To empower inner city teen girls towards becoming strong, confident, successful and moral future leaders.

Our Motto:

R - Respect Myself and Others
W - Walk with Confidence
F - Fearless and Faithful