Healing Begins With Community
Supporting mental wellness, resilience, and restorative healing for individuals, families, and communities. We are committed in creating safe, inclusive, and culturally responsive pathways to healing. Inspired by the life and legacy of Rick Reese, we exist to expand access to emotional support, mental wellness education, and healing-centered resources
Join the Movement
Your involvement helps us expand access to healing and strengthen the communities we serve.
Our mission is to create safe, empowering, and culturally responsive pathways to healing, mental health, and emotional longevity. We focus on meeting people where they are especially those navigating trauma, loss, and systemic barriers to care.
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Lives Reached Through Community Programs
100%
Commitment to Healing & Wellness
Who We Are
Building Bridges, Changing Lives
The Rick Reese Foundation INC was founded on January 1, 2025, with a clear purpose: to help people heal, rebuild, and thrive after trauma. We are a trauma-informed nonprofit dedicated to addressing mental wellness not as a privilege, but as a fundamental human need.
10,000+ hours volunteered
Our Values
Our work is rooted in compassion, community connection, and the belief that healing happens when people feel safe, supported, and seen.
Equity in Healing
Access to mental wellness should be inclusive and fair.
Empowered Recovery
Individuals are supported as active participants in their healing.
Community Connection
Healing grows stronger through shared support.
Donation
Support, Share, and Make a Difference
Be Part of the Healing. Healing is not meant to happen alone. There are many ways to support and engage with the Rick Reese Foundation.
hope & humanity donation events
donation drive
Every contribution counts. Your generosity can light up lives and build a brighter tomorrow for those in need.
Raised:
$179.000
Goal:
$150.000
Time :
November 12, 2025
Theme :
Together We Rise
Target :
$32,000
Warm Hearts Campaign
donation drive
Every contribution counts. Your generosity can light up lives and build a brighter tomorrow for those in need.
Raised:
$179.000
Goal:
$150.000
Time :
November 12, 2025
Theme :
Together We Rise
Target :
$32,000
Clean Water Project
donation drive
Every contribution counts. Your generosity can light up lives and build a brighter tomorrow for those in need.
Raised:
$179.000
Goal:
$150.000
Time :
November 12, 2025
Theme :
Together We Rise
Target :
$32,000
Activity
Your participation helps change lives.
We serve individuals and communities through a range of healing-centered initiatives designed to educate, empower, and restore.
Community Healing Programs
Trauma-informed workshops, wellness events, and healing spaces designed to support youth, adults, and families.
Scholarships & Mentorship
Providing access to leadership development, education, wellness experiences, and long-term support.
Healing Resources Distributed
Resilience kits, educational tools, and culturally responsive resources for emotional wellness and recovery.
What Our Donors Say
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Guided by Experience, Compassion, and Purpose
The People Behind Our Mission
The Rick Reese Foundation INC is led by individuals deeply committed to mental wellness, community healing, and ethical leadership.
Dr. LaTanya Edenburgs
President
Gaynel Afariogun
Treasurer
Amanda Comage-Trower
Secretary
Your Donation Today Can Create Hope and Transform Future.
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Everything You Need to Know About How to Donate!
You can make a donation directly through our website using our secure online donation form. We accept one-time and recurring donations. Every contribution, no matter the amount helps us expand access to healing resources, community programs, and mental wellness support.
Absolutely. We believe that time, presence, and service are just as valuable as financial support. If you’re interested in volunteering, you can support the Rick Reese Foundation by helping at events, assisting with community outreach, or sharing your skills and talents in meaningful ways. Visit our Volunteer or donation page or contact us to learn about current opportunities.
Your donation directly supports our mission to provide trauma-informed healing programs, scholarships, wellness events, outreach initiatives, and mental health resources for individuals, families, and communities. We are committed to transparency and steward every gift with care and purpose.
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Recent Events & Programs
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