Our Mission

Set a good example for others to follow

The Role Models Foundation was established in December of 2004 to provide needed services and support to single-parent families and their children with social economical, educational, disciplinary, and emotional concerns.

The Role Models Foundation will continue to create partnerships that share the goals of the foundation to strengthen our neighborhoods and communities by assisting single parent families with the needed support that help them overcome the challenges of single parenting.

Founder Robert L. Releford with R.E.A.D. students at a career day — Our founder as a school resource officer.

Our Founder's Vision

“Our vision is to be a support source for single parents and their children. We envision this through the support of our structured programs, funded activities, and financial contributions, as well as other caring advocates, community businesses, and everyday people with a cherishing and caring heart.”

Robert L. Releford, Founder

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In the community

Founder Robert L. Releford in a Role Model shirt with local police officers and sheriff's deputies — Our founder partnering with local law enforcement.

Founder Robert L. Releford with three young people wearing Role Model shirts — Youth bowling outing.

Role Models Foundation volunteers in Role Model shirts at a car wash fundraiser — Founder supporting youth community car wash.

Three women wearing Role Model t-shirts — Role Model Fitness.

A large group gathered outdoors wearing Role Model t-shirts, some holding shirts reading Set a good example for others to follow — Role Model Friends and Family Cookout.

A Role Models Foundation representative in a Role Model shirt at a TV studio, holding the R.E.A.D. Mentoring and Intervention Program book — Team Role Model with Bucified Scholarship Winner.