Our Donations

Words of Appreciation from RIAA, USA, Inc.

Thank you! We are extremely grateful to each and every one of you. Your works are enriching the lives of so many people - especially at a time when it matters the most.

As light gives life to a room, your sacrifices, talents, and commitments are giving hope, opportunity, and inspiration to many at Ricks Institute. Sadly, the results of what you do, too often are ignored or unvalued until one's demise. It is then that platitudes and flowers are showered upon the 'intended beneficiary' who can neither hear nor smell anything at that point. We view your works as living examples for the children of Ricks Institute.

With these facts, Ricks Institute Alumni Association, USA, Inc., an education-base 501 c3 exempt organization, proudly states that proceeds from all events will be used to strengthen our student scholarship program and increase our educational contribution to our alma mater.

We have become a primary funding source of our alma mater over the last twenty years. A challenge we cherish. It is because of guests, sponsors, and friends like you that we have been able to continuously contribute to Ricks' spirit of excellence.

As we look forward, may we all embrace the challenges of today together and resolve to appreciate the knowledge and share the joys of giving.

Our Donation to our Alma Mater

Contributions and support to its Alma Mater have been continuous and uninterrupted since 1990. Every year since 1992, RIAA has supported its Alma Mater with about six thousand US dollars along with the following:

1990
1991
1992	$10,000 - Renovation of Library and Staff Salaries
1993	$6,000 - Faculty and Staff Salaries
1994	$6,000 - Renovation of the dining hall
1995	Shipment of twenty barrels of educational and medical supplies as well as basic essentials to Ricks Institute campus.
1996	Donation of two microscopes for the science laboratory.
1997	Provision of parts to rebuild the tractor (the life-blood of the campus’ livestock and farming project).
1998	Donation of a 1991 Chevy S-10 Pickup truck.
1999	“10 by 2008” Plan, a strategic plan to elevate Ricks Institute to educational excellence in a ten-year period.
2000	Completion of the payment towards an electric generator for the campus.
2001	“Shipment to Ricks Project” which provided them a variety of school and office supplies, including two computers and high school science textbooks. Two monetary awards were granted to graduating seniors with highest achievement in Math and Science.
2002
2003
2004	$12,000 - Principal Residence Renovation
2005	$12,000 - Tubman Administration Building Renovation
2006	$15,000 - Teachers Salaries
2007	$12,500 - Cheeseman Hall (Boys Dorm) Renovation $7,500 - Beds to meet the reopening of Tolbert Hall (Girls Dorm)
2008	$7,500 - Tables and Chairs for Cafeteria