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The children are our future, yet faced with daily obstacles while striving to achieve their goals many are unable to reach their full potential. With increasing drop out rates the United States is facing a “high-school dropout crisis”. In 2007, 6.2 million students in the United States ages 16-24 dropped out of high school. Miami Florida’s graduation rate is 48percent, well below the national average of 70percent.  With these alarming numbers, who can the schools depend on to aid with re-enrollment programs, and stay in school initiatives when federal education funding has been decreasing since 1980?

Philanthropist like William Roberts, professionally known as Rick Ross, founded Rick Ross Charities, Inc in 2006, with a strong mission to “strengthen the lives of today’s at-risk youth from all backgrounds…providing solid resources through education advocacy, mentoring programs and financial resources to deserving students.”

Rick Ross, a graduate of Miami Carol City High School was given the opportunity to attend Albany State University on a full athletic scholarship for football, Rick Ross has often stated that this experience strengthened his confidence adding truth to the credo “you can do anything you put your mind to”. His success is fueled by his educational accomplishments, perseverance and believing that his dreams could come true. Now, Rick Ross one of the best MC’s in music and entertainment serves his community by believing and encouraging the youth today that nothing is out of reach, and success is attainable.

How does Rick Ross do it? By founding Rick Ross Charities, Inc, which inspires the community through programs such as Be Out Day, Financial Seminars, and Holiday giveaways for Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

Rick Ross Charities, Inc. is a non-profit, 501(c)(3), founded by William Roberts professionally known as "Rick Ross" in 2006. Rick Ross Charities, Inc, mission is to strengthen the lives of today's at-risk youth from all backgrounds and create diversity by providing solid resources through education advocacy, mentoring programs and financial resources to deserving students. Rick Ross is committed to having Rick Ross Charities, Inc serve as a catalyst to inspire positive change by creating and supporting programs that uplift the well being of today's youth. Rick Ross Charities, Inc provides community support through various programs and projects such as the annual Rick Ross Be Out Day, Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaways, Holiday Gift Giveaways, College Scholarship Fund, Financial Seminars and a host of others.

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