We honor the lives of two remarkable women whose faith, service, and love continue to guide us. Their journeys remind us of the power of compassion and unwavering faith.
Their legacy calls us to love unconditionally, give selflessly, and walk faithfully. At RISE, their lives inspire us to continue building pathways that uplift others and strengthen communities.
Gudrun Slaughter — 1952 – 2025
Yawavi Gawu — 1931 – 2025
The LEGACY Scholarship extends our family’s legacy of faith, generosity, and love by supporting recent college graduates and young adults as they step into their futures. It creates pathways to employment, career training, and opportunity.
Through this gift, our family’s spirit of compassion continues to open doors and uplift lives, reminding us that true legacy is measured not only in years lived, but in lives touched.
Scholarship applications open June 2026.
We couldn’t do this without you. Your support empowers our mission.