About Rodney
Rodney worked in direct sales and was an enthusiastic entrepreneur. Rodney loved to inspire others and was always offering his business savvy advice to those that needed his help. His kindness made an impact on everyone he touched or helped. Whenever he could teach or mentor someone that needed assistance to improve their situation it brought him joy. He was passionate about giving back and would look for ways to volunteer in the community. He led a life of service to his wife, family and community and wanted to leave a legacy for his family.
Our Why
Rodney Keith Lambright often reminisced about the difficulty in accessing and raising awareness for academic resources in the African American community. A teenage student who doesn’t have the privilege of parents who have gone to college themselves, who have the skills and resources, or who have the connections to set their child up for success is placed under a hefty burden.
He and his wife, Dionne, saw this from a young age as they struggled to navigate the process. It became even more prevalent as they were helping their three children prepare for college. Many African American parents didn’t know how to help their children with the application process, financial aid options, and finding scholarship opportunities, limiting their ability to advise their children and leaving many kids at a disadvantage. He always wanted to be part of solving this issue in the community.
Mission
To empower African American students who lack the necessary resources to achieve their educational aspirations by providing financial assistance and offering learning opportunities through seminars, training, and classes, fostering academic success and long-term personal growth.
Vision
By creating this foundation, the vision is to not only help financially but also provide resources that will assist students in gaining the knowledge and experience necessary to help bridge the gap.
