Personal enrichment and college financial aid for high-school students
Youth program that focuses on 4 areas of development: Academics, Communication, Leadership and Culture. It is our goal that every young man that leaves FMOD with the opportunity to attend the college of their choice and equipped with the tools for success.
The Alpha Youth Academy is a 12-week program designed to aid in the development of “at risk youth” identified by JCGC by promoting self-awareness, decision-making, life skills and academic achievement.
The RKL Education Foundation will award up to three scholarships to deserving Gwinnett County students. These scholarships were created to award deserving minority college-bound high school students who live in Gwinnett.
The RKL Foundation was established for the purpose of youth development and the uplifting of humanity through charitable, educational, and social program and activities. Your support is so very important and there are multiple ways to give including cash, stocks and bonds, life insurance, in-kind donations and more.
Annual events providing student mentorship and community uplift.
The Greater Atlanta HBCU College Fair is the largest college fair in Georgia for historically Black colleges and universities. Students get to meet directly with representatives and receive assistance with college readiness and even awarded with scholarships on-site!
The Clarence Lockett Golf Classic offers an exciting opportunity to learn and play golf while supporting our community programs including the annual HBCU College Fair, scholarships, Future Men Of Distinction (FMOD) mentoring program and the Alpha Youth Academy (AYA).
The MLK Scholarship Gala is a formal fundraising event to support RKL Education Foundation scholarships while recognizing outstanding leaders within the community who exemplify service and excellence. Buy Tickets!
Education is that whole system of human training within and without the school house walls, which molds and develops men. - W.E.B. Dubois
The RKL Education Foundation, Inc.(RKLEF) is a 501(C) (3) nonprofit organization based in Gwinnett County, GA. RKLEF was established on May 14, 2002 by nine men interested in consolidating their efforts in mentoring youth while uplifting humanity through charitable, educational, and social activities.
Our Mission is to empower underserved youth and families to achieve their highest social, economic, and academic potential. We accomplish this by funding and delivering educational programs, mentoring initiatives, seminars, and support groups that create lasting opportunities for growth and advancement.
Through programs such as Future Men of Distinction (FMOD), that focuses on education, professionalism, responsibility, and emotional intelligence, and the Alpha Youth Academy (AYA), which helps young men avoid further involvement with the criminal justice system, RKLEF equips youth with the tools to thrive and lead. Our Annual Greater Atlanta HBCU College Fair connects students and parents with admission and financial aid oPicers from colleges and universities across the country, opening doors to higher education. By investing in youth and creating pathways for leadership and success, RKLEF strengthens entire communities—oPering real opportunities for empowerment, advancement, and positive change.
