About RAFL
Raising A Future Legacy.
We are committed to supporting the lives and futures of our family members, friends, neighbors, and loved ones.
Our Mission & Vision
We’re making fundraising simpler, more transparent, and more accessible for everyone.
Our vision is a future where every community has the resources it needs to thrive. That’s why we’re building an easy-to-use digital platform where you can create your own goals and publicly see, share, and contribute directly toward each other’s needs.
We believe that when we support one, we support many. Whether it’s providing food for families, helping small businesses stay afloat, or equipping schools and hospitals with essential tools and materials, our work centers on building a future where everyone has better access to the aid they need to improve their overall quality of life.
What We Stand For: Raising A Future Legacy
Our "Inside-Out" Approach
Our efforts are rooted in building from within.
We focus on providing real resources, instead of just money, to ensure we make a real difference.
By encouraging people to identify and publicize their needs, we aim to create grassroots solutions to support communities from the inside out, as opposed to typical top-down funding.
We strive to inspire each other to support the causes closest to our hearts, creating a ripple effect that benefits both present and future generations.
The RAFL Algorithm: Making Giving Measurable
"$X to fund Y for Z in C."
It's simple:
- X = The fundraising goal ($ amount needed).
- Y = The specific number of resources being funded.
- Z = The number of people directly impacted.
- C = The location (town, county, state).
Example:
"$60,000 to fund 200 iPads for 200 middle school students in Trenton, NJ."
RAFL turns quantifiable fundraising goals into real resources—
so donors always know exactly where their money is going and what their contribution is achieving.
Why RAFL Matters:
U.S. Communities We Aim To Serve:
19,500+
towns, cities, and municipalities
3,100+
counties encompassing urban, suburban, and rural areas.
50 States
with unique needs, from urban to remote.
130,000+
K-12 schools across the country in need of supplies and upgrades.
4,000+
colleges, universities, and other school programs supporting the next generation.
Trusted Community Impact:
1 in 4 schools report inadequate funding for basic supplies and resources.
1 in 3 people report a lack of trust in how charities use donations. RAFL's unique model provides 100% transparency, ensuring that funds directly fulfill real, tangible needs.
30,000,000+
small businesses could benefit from targeted funding and resources.
10,000,000+
local nonprofits working in their communities need direct support, supplies, and resources.
A Message
From Our Founder
Because RAFL saved me.
In the early years of my life, a series of traumatic events left me with a darker view of the world. I lost hope. I started focusing on the negatives—in everything and everyone. But over time, I began to celebrate life instead of mourning death. I learned to appreciate the good and the bad. And eventually, I came to understand who and what truly matters.
Those shifts in perception sparked something greater. I began working on something much bigger than myself and it's rescued me in many ways.
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