Developing the Next Generation of Women Leaders
The Rhonda Walker Foundation equips girls and young women with the guidance, knowledge and opportunities to define their goals, make confident choices and create lasting change in their lives and communities.
The Foundation for Her Success
Since 2003, the Rhonda Walker Foundation has created opportunities for girls and young women to envision more for their lives and take meaningful steps toward achieving it.
Through trusted relationships, educational support and exposure to new experiences, RWF opens doors to possibilities that may otherwise feel out of reach.
Our programs meet participants at pivotal stages of their development, providing the guidance, resources and connections that help them make informed choices, pursue their goals and shape futures defined by their own aspirations.
“Every girl deserves the chance to recognize her power, embrace her voice and shape a future as bold as her potential.”
Rhonda Walker
GIRLS INTO WOMEN®
Designed to support Detroit girls from eighth grade through high school graduation, this five-year program combines trusted mentorship, academic and career preparation and exposure to new people, places and possibilities. Participants gain the knowledge, relationships and experiences to make informed decisions about college, careers and adulthood.
GIRLS INC. EXPERIENCE
Created for girls in grades 3-8, the GIRLS INC. EXPERIENCE provides research-informed programming that supports participants as they begin to understand who they are, explore their interests and recognize their strengths.
Through interactive activities and shared experiences, girls practice expressing their ideas, working with others, solving problems and making healthy choices while developing confidence they can carry into the classroom and daily life.
Why Our Work Matters
Talent and ambition exist in every community, but access to resources, enriching experiences and influential networks does not. Too many girls face barriers that narrow their choices before they have had the opportunity to explore what interests them and discover what they are capable of achieving.
Expanding access gives girls greater freedom to define their goals, pursue opportunity and build lives that reflect their talents and aspirations. Their success also strengthens families, workplaces and communities for generations to come.
Help Her Move Forward
With Purpose — Mentor
A consistent mentor gives a girl someone she can trust, learn from and turn to for honest guidance. RWF mentors build meaningful relationships that help participants navigate important decisions, recognize their potential and provide support through every stage of their journey.
Share Your Time and Talents.
Expand Her World.
RWF volunteers generously share their time, talents and care to enrich our programs and support the girls we serve. Whether sharing professional knowledge, supporting events or introducing girls to new experiences, they build meaningful relationships and lasting connections.
Purpose in Action
For more than two decades, the Rhonda Walker Foundation has advanced the success of Detroit girls through sustained investment, trusted relationships and meaningful opportunity. This brief introduction reflects the purpose and impact that define RWF’s work.
Open Doors that Last a Lifetime
When you support RWF, you help girls build trusted relationships, explore new possibilities and gain the knowledge and experience to pursue their goals. Your generosity makes this work possible and helps each participant create a future grounded in her own talents, choices and dreams.
