RED RIVER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
We created the Red River Charitable Foundation (RRCF) in an effort to build impactful connections with students, veterans and communities in need.
RRCF focuses on making a lasting impact on individuals and communities. We believe in contributing both time and money to form long-term relationships that yield long-term results. We lean on our employees to expand our reach into the community, while maintaining our focus on students and veterans.
OUR MISSION
Red River Charitable Foundation (RRCF) is a 501(c)(3), charitable organization with a dual mandate and mission. RRCF promotes and encourages students to continue their studies in the fields of science and technology as well as supporting US military veterans transitioning to civilian life. RRCF provides opportunities for students in middle school through college interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math with scholarships, internships, mentoring, and donations of IT equipment. RRCF supports veterans and their families by providing technology career counseling and mentorships as well as emergency monetary assistance as they integrate back into our community.
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OUR THREE PILLARS
STUDENTS
VETERANS
VOLUNTEERISM
OUR PROGRAMS
STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPs
Established in 2006, our Student Scholarship program promotes furthering education for high school seniors in New Hampshire and Vermont who are interested in STEM-related fields. The scholarship awards recipients with $5,000 to study STEM-related fields.
Marcy Levesque Women in Technology Scholarship
This scholarship honors Marcy Levesque, Red River’s first remote Network Operations Center employee. Marcy’s passion for education and engineering is ever present in this scholarship, which supports women in various stages of obtaining a degree in a technology-related field.
HBCU Scholarship
Red River’s HBCU Scholarship is a competitive scholarship program for educators and administrators currently teaching at a Historically Black College or University (HBCU).
Claremont MakerSpace Scholarship
This scholarship is for veterans or military spouses interested in taking classes or have a membership at the Claremont MakerSpace – an organization that provides access to specialty and hi-tech tools, education, room to work and community environment.
The Jeff Sessions Memorial Scholarship
Jeff Sessions, Red River’s late CEO, had an unwavering commitment to supporting active-duty military and veterans in their pursuit of careers in technology. This scholarship was created in Jeff’s honor and to continue his legacy by awarding over $200,000 in scholarships to those working toward degrees or certifications.
Think SMART
This hands-on IT learning program gives high school students the opportunity to gain Skills, Mentorship, Access, Readiness and Technology in a professional working environment through IT troubleshooting, interviewing and other professional skills.
STEM Lab
In partnership with the Boston Bruins Foundation, Red River and the Red River Charitable Foundation have successfully built three STEM labs in elementary and middle schools across New England. These labs promote an early adoption of STEM among youth so they can get excited about the field and the various career opportunities that it brings.
The Boston Bruins & Operation Hat Trick
Since 2018, RRCF has partnered with the Boston Bruins and Operation Hat Trick on a hat and t-shirt promotion where 100% of the proceeds go to veteran programs across the United States.
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OUR COMMUNITY IMPACT
RED RIVER CARES PODCAST
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RRCF DONATION
Your donation to Red River Charitable Foundation (RRCF) will help support various Veteran and STEM programs.
RRCF NEWSLETTER
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COMMUNITY PARTNERS
We believe collaboration amplifies our efforts and exponentially expands our impact. Our partners are supporters, ambassadors, friends, beneficiaries, leaders: they are an inspiration for the kind of giving and dedication we work toward every day.
Operation Hat Trick
OHT generates awareness, support, and funding for the recovery of America’s wounded warriors through the sale of OHT branded merchandise, proceeds of which are distributed to selected organizations that provide direct services to our wounded warriors.
Red River and the Bruins Foundation choose one school each year in the New England area to receive a brand-new STEM lab based on applications they receive throughout the Bruins’ hockey season.
SJRC
SJRC Texas cares for children and families who have been affected by trauma, abuse and neglect. In early 2020, Red River spent a day volunteering over their two campuses for our day-long community service project.
CONNECT WITH RRCF
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If you want to reach out for any questions or more information, send us an email at Kim.Vacca@redriver.com.
