Breaking Cycles. Building Lives. Changing Generations.
The Marshon Foundation empowers youth and adults to develop the mindset, discipline, and life skills needed to build productive, purpose-driven lives and create lasting change within their communities.
Our Origin Story
The Marshon Foundation was founded by Richard L. Rice Jr. out of a personal understanding of the challenges that many youth and adults face when navigating adversity, poor choices, limited opportunities, and involvement with the justice system.
After experiencing firsthand the consequences of decisions that led to incarceration, Richard made a commitment to transform his life through personal accountability, education, faith, discipline, and service. What began as a personal journey of transformation evolved into a larger mission: helping others avoid the same mistakes and build productive, purpose-driven lives.
Recognizing the need for practical life skills, mentorship, leadership development, and positive support systems, Richard established the Marshon Foundation to serve youth and adults who are seeking a better path.
Today, the Marshon Foundation works to break cycles of incarceration, strengthen communities, and empower individuals to realize their full potential through education, mentorship, personal development, and opportunity.
Mission, Vision & Promise
Our Mission
To equip youth and adults with the mindset, life skills, mentorship, and support necessary to avoid incarceration, overcome adversity, and build productive, purpose-driven lives.
Our Vision
A future where every individual has the opportunity, support, and tools needed to break destructive cycles, achieve personal growth, and become a positive force within their family and community.
Our Promise
We promise to provide a safe, supportive, and accountable environment where individuals are empowered to grow, inspired to lead, and equipped to build a better future for themselves and future generations.
Empower · Inspire · Redeem
Three words that define who we are, how we serve, and what we believe about every person we work with.
Empower
Giving individuals the tools, confidence, and support needed to take control of their future.
- Build confidence and self-worth
- Develop practical life skills
- Encourage personal responsibility
- Support long-term growth
- Create opportunities for success
Inspire
Encouraging positive change through leadership, mentorship, and personal growth.
- Lead by example
- Encourage positive change
- Promote leadership and character
- Celebrate growth and achievement
- Foster hope and purpose
Redeem
Believing in second chances and helping individuals rebuild their lives with purpose and accountability.
- Believe people can change
- Support second chances
- Encourage accountability
- Help rebuild lives and relationships
- Break cycles of incarceration
What We Offer
Five core programs designed to meet people where they are and walk alongside them toward lasting change — in their lives, families, and communities.
From Malehood to Manhood
Equipping men with the mindset, discipline, and life skills to lead with purpose.
Queens Rising
Empowering women to discover their worth, build confidence, and lead their families.
Mental Health Module
Healing minds and restoring wholeness through practical mental wellness tools.
Facilitators Training
Equipping leaders to multiply impact by training others to deliver our programs.
Life Skills Transformation
12-week program focused on identity, accountability, career readiness, and financial literacy.
Our Impact
Breaking Cycles.
Building Men.
Changing Generations.
Join Us in Making a Difference
Whether you give your time, talent, or treasure — there is a place for you in this mission.