About Us
The Rick Reese Foundation INC is a trauma-informed nonprofit organization committed to community healing and mental wellness for all.
Who We Are
trauma-informed nonprofit organization
Founded on January 1, 2025, in Gilbert, Arizona, the Foundation was created to expand access to emotional support, resilience tools, and restorative programs for youth, adults, and families.
Inspired by the legacy of Rick Reese, our work is rooted in compassion, dignity, and the belief that healing should be accessible, culturally responsive, and community-centered. We exist to meet people where they are and support them as they rebuild, recover, and rediscover hope.
Why We Exist
Many individuals and families carry the weight of trauma, loss, stress, and life transitions without access to proper emotional support. Barriers such as cost, stigma, and lack of community resources often prevent people from receiving the care they deserve.
The Rick Reese Foundation was established to help close that gap — to ensure that healing is not a privilege, but a possibility for everyone.
We believe that when people are supported emotionally, they are better equipped to grow, lead, and positively impact their families and communities.
Our Mission
Our mission is to create safe, empowering, and culturally responsive pathways to healing, mental health, and emotional longevity—especially in underserved and at-risk communities.
We do this by providing education, mentorship, wellness retreats, outreach programs, and healing-centered resources that help individuals and families move beyond survival and into purpose-driven lives.
What We do
Through partnerships, programs, and community outreach, we provide:
Community healing events and mental wellness workshops
Youth and adult scholarships for leadership, wellness, and education
Resilience kits and healing resources for families in need
Coaching, mentorship, and educational outreach programs
Mental health awareness campaigns focused on access and prevention
Our programs are designed to strengthen emotional well-being, build resilience, and empower individuals to take active steps toward healing and growth.
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.