Programs

Be Out Day- The charities signature event brings the community together for an outdoor concert at the park with free food, entertainment, and school supplies.  Aug. 8, 2007 was the charity’s inaugural Be Out Day, which received the support of Miami-Dade County Commissioner Barbara J. Jordan, Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Magic Johnson Burger King Restaurants and many others to reach over 2500 children and families in the Miami-Dade county area. Be Out Day was also successful in getting students excited about the new school year with performances and appearances from Rick Ross and other A List celebrities.  Since founding Rick Ross Charities Inc, Be Out Day has been held in 2007 and 2008. Both years, a collegiate scholarship was presented to a deserving Carol City Senior High School Student.

Rick Ross Charities Scholarship- Rick Ross Charities, Inc has used Be Out Day as a platform to recognize exceptional students with plans to attend college through the Charities Scholarship Fund. Past winners, former Miami Carol City Senior High Students Juanita Williams and Diamond Excell where chosen by the school’s Principal for their academic and extracurricular excellence. The scholarship is awarded to aide with collegiate related expenses.

Financial Seminar- Rick Ross Charities, Inc holds an annual financial seminar, with the purpose of providing financial information. Free to the public, the seminar provides information for equipping individuals, business owners and entrepreneurs in South Florida with financial resources. Facilitated by planner, accountant and consultant for the platinum selling artist, Floyd Thomas. Thomas the owner of F.D. Thomas Tax and Financial Services based in Decatur, Georgia, has been in practice for over 29-years with unmatched results for his clients. Rick Ross Charities Financial Seminar provides the community with a vital resource to enhance their financial potential.

Holiday Give Away- Since the start of Rick Ross Charities, Inc annual Turkey distributions has provided over 2000 Turkeys to needy families in the Miami-Dade County area. Due to lack of funds, many families spend the holidays without the staple holiday meal. The charity aims to ensure that the holidays are enjoyable for families. The charity also sponsors a Christmas give away with Toy’s For Tots where families are invited to enjoy an entertaining day at the park with complimentary food, drinks, live performances and entertainment.

Rick Ross Charities, Inc understands the situations facing today’s youth, and strives to serve as a catalyst to inspire change, by supporting the community through programs that promote the benefits of social responsibility and education.

Contact Rick Ross Charities, Inc.

www.rickrosscharities.com