The R.E.S.T. Foundation

Happy New Year 2025! Wishing you all, sustained perseverance in good health, joy, and prosperity for all your endeavors. David Rivers, Chairman www.restfoundation.org

Hello and Happy Holidays To All! We have started our fundraising efforts to support The REST Foundation initiatives, and I'm asking you for your donation support. All charitable donations are welcomed with the benefit of tax write-offs for certain regions and territories. Please, Go to https://lnkd.in/dzBZhm_y Click the "Donate" button. As always, I ask that you please tell a friend or family member to do the same and reshare this message & video. There's more exciting opportunities coming soon seeking your participation & support for The REST Foundation.? Thank you all! David Rivers, Founder & Chairperson

Looking to Make a Difference? Here’s How You Can Get Involved with The R.E.S.T. Foundation! Your support makes our mission possible. Here are a few impactful ways you can join us in empowering students, families, and communities: 1?? Donate: Every contribution helps us provide education, mentorship, and community support where it’s needed most. click pay.restfoundationorg.com to donate! 2?? Volunteer: Share your time and skills to make a direct impact on our programs. 3?? Partner: Collaborate with us as a corporate sponsor or community partner to expand our reach. 4?? Spread the Word: Follow, like, and share our posts to raise awareness about our mission. Together, we can create brighter futures for all. ?? Learn more about how you can help: resfoundatio.org #GetInvolved #EducationForAll #CommunityImpact #Volunteer #Donate

This Thanksgiving, we are grateful for the incredible support of our donors, partners, and community. At The R.E.S.T. Foundation, your belief in our mission makes everything we do possible. As we reflect on our work to empower students and families, we are reminded that true impact is a collective effort. Thank you for helping us build brighter futures, one step at a time. Wishing everyone a season filled with gratitude, kindness, and growth. ?? #Thanksgiving #Gratitude #CommunitySupport #EducationForAll #Empowerment

?? Empowering Students, Supporting Communities ?? At The R.E.S.T. Foundation, we’re committed to creating sustainable pathways for academic and career success through innovative programs that empower both students and communities. Here’s how we make an impact: 1?? Community Support: Enhancing educational and cultural experiences to help students thrive academically and personally. 2?? Learning & Mentoring: Integrating corporate insights into education with supplemental learning opportunities that bridge the gap between classrooms and industry. 3?? Continuing Education & Training: Equipping students with workforce-ready skills in technical trades and beyond, tailored to meet real-world demands. 4?? Building Schools with Innovation: Collaborating with nonprofits, corporate sponsors, and donors to identify community needs and create sustainable educational solutions. We believe education changes lives—not just for individuals, but for entire communities. Together, we can create brighter futures for all. ?? Learn more about our programs and how you can support our mission: restfoundation.org #EducationForAll #CommunityImpact #WorkforceReadiness #Empowerment

Today, on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, we stand in solidarity with survivors and renew our commitment to creating safer, more equitable communities. At The R.E.S.T. Foundation, we believe in empowering women through education, mentorship, and community support key tools in breaking cycles of violence and fostering resilience. Together, we can drive awareness, challenge harmful norms, and create opportunities for women everywhere to thrive. Let’s work together to end violence against women and build a future rooted in dignity and respect. #EndViolenceAgainstWomen #Empowerment #GenderEquality #CommunityImpact

We are excited to share an update on one of our most impactful community projects: building a school in South Africa! ?? At The R.E.S.T. Foundation, we believe education is the foundation of opportunity. By providing access to quality learning in underserved areas, we are empowering students and their families to create brighter futures. This school will offer not only a place to learn, but a space where the community can come together to grow, support each other, and thrive. Your support can make this vision a reality. Join us in creating lasting change. Visit restfoundation.org to support! Donate! At pay.restfoundationorg.com #CommunityImpact #EducationForAll #SouthAfrica #Nonprofit #FutureGenerations #EducationMatters #Education #MakeADifference

At The R.E.S.T. Foundation, our goals drive everything we do: ?? Empowering students through quality education. ?? Providing mentorship to unlock potential. ?? Building schools in underserved communities. ?? Supporting communities for a brighter future. Together, we can achieve these goals and create lasting change. Join us today! ?? Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dzBZhm_y ?? Donate: https://lnkd.in/d2q2sNDu

At The R.E.S.T. Foundation, we strongly believe that investing in the well-being of nonprofit employees is key to creating lasting change. A supported workforce is better equipped to uplift the communities we serve. We’d love to hear how others are prioritizing this in their organizations! #NonprofitLeadership #WorkforceWellbeing #CommunityImpactla

Meet David L. Rivers: The Visionary Behind The R.E.S.T. Foundation David L. Rivers isn’t just the founder of The R.E.S.T. Foundation he’s a leader with a mission to empower communities and change lives. From his days as a collegiate and professional basketball player to becoming a mentor and educator, David’s journey is one of resilience, leadership, and impact. ?? What makes David’s story so inspiring? As an NBA player and Euroleague champion, he mastered teamwork and perseverance. Today, he applies those lessons to build programs that empower students and families to achieve academic and career success. David’s philosophy: “Success isn’t an individual achievement it’s a collective effort.” This belief drives everything we do at The R.E.S.T. Foundation. ?? How has mentorship or teamwork shaped your success? Share your story in the comments and join us in celebrating David’s incredible journey! #Leadership #DavidLRivers #EducationForAll #MentorshipMatters #Mentorship #Impact