REF IMPACT
Our Impact? Rock Solid
Being a rock for Rockwall ISD is at the heart of what we do. Every scholarship awarded, every classroom grant funded, and every program supported reflects the power of a community standing behind its students and teachers. Through your generosity, we transform passion into opportunity. Ensuring innovation, growth, and success reach every corner of our schools.
$695,000
Raised for RISD classrooms since 2003
414
Innovative Teacher Grants
Involving over 1,000 educators and impacting over 100,000 students.
$27,000
OF SCHOLARSHIPS
Awarded to RISD seniors attending trade or vocational school.
$157,000
OF SUPPORT
Presented to new RISD teachers and our annual "Teachers of the Year"
IMPACT STORIES
From Scholarship to Success: Hannah’s Story
REF created the Scott Self Memorial Scholarship in 2021 to support Rockwall ISD graduates pursuing careers in the trades. That same year, Rockwall High School graduate Hannah Gonzales received the scholarship and chose to study Esthetics at the Aveda Institute of Dallas.
Today, Hannah is a licensed esthetician at Skin Envy in downtown Rockwall, turning her dream into a career. Her journey shows the lasting impact of scholarships—transforming community support into opportunities that keep talent rooted in Rockwall.
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WHAT CLIENTS SAY
OUR MISSION
A Foundation Built on Generosity
Our mission is to leverage our community's generosity to enrich Rockwall ISD education by providing opportunities that go beyond what public education funding can provide.
We believe that investing in our teachers and students creates a foundation for success across our entire community.
