Founded from experience. Built for purpose.
RROPI was founded by Michael Rascoe, a man who grew up navigating shelters, foster placements, and homelessness.
No child should grow up feeling invisible.
He did not build this organization from a boardroom. He built it from memory, from the moments he never had, and from a deep conviction that no child should grow up feeling invisible.
- No applications or essays required
- Every dollar goes directly to a specific child
- Founded and led by a foster care survivor
The principles that drive everything we do.
At RROPI, we do not believe in complicated systems, long waiting lists, or institutional gatekeeping. We believe in showing up directly, personally, and without conditions for the youth who need it most.
Authenticity
Everything we do is rooted in lived experience. Michael Rascoe did not study foster care in a classroom. He lived it. That authenticity shapes every decision we make as an organization.
Integrity
Every dollar donated is tracked, intentional, and directed to a specific child for a specific need. We operate with complete transparency because trust is the foundation of everything we do.
Dignity
We do not make kids jump through hoops to receive support. Youth are identified by trusted counselors who know them personally. Support is delivered with respect, warmth, and zero conditions.
Direct Impact
We do not write checks to institutions and hope the money trickles down. We show up in person, take kids shopping, sit with them before interviews, and hand them what they need directly.
Community
RROPI exists because a community of donors, businesses, and partners chose to believe in something real. We honor that trust by keeping every dollar close to the child it was given for.
The faces behind every milestone moment.
RROPI runs on the passion and commitment of people who believe that showing up for a child changes everything. Our volunteers work directly with youth, coordinate events, and build the community relationships that make our mission possible.
Show up for a kid who needs you.
Your donation does not go to a general fund. It goes to a specific kid, for a specific need, at a specific moment in their life. No fluff. No overhead. Just impact.