Providing belonging and comfort to children in foster care and any child in need.

Rayola

CURRENTLY SERVING 17 COUNTIES

Ogemaw, Roscommon, Otsego, Montmorency, Alpena, Crawford, Oscoda, Alcona, Iosco, Clare, Gladwin, Midland, Arenac, Bay, Isabella, Gratiot, and Saginaw

1200

Holiday Packages

1730

Entry Quilt & Care Packages

50+

500

Grants Recieved

Children Served

Hi! I'm Keri Withers. When I was seven months pregnant with my firstborn child, I met Rayola Wright. At the time, I was living in Council Bluffs, Iowa, far away from any immediate family. Rayola took me in, taught me to sew baby clothes, care for sick kids, and preserve food from the garden. Her selflessness left a lasting impact.

Years later, I began using the skills Rayola taught me to organize service projects that helped children in foster care. I created and delivered duffel bags filled with basic supplies and comfort items to local Department of Health & Human Services agencies.

I needed to do more.

In 2021, I founded Rayola, named in honor of the woman who once changed my life. Rayola passed away in 2003, but her legacy of love and service lives on, providing belonging and comfort to children in foster care — just as Rayola once did for me.

Contact Us

Get in touch with the Rayola team to learn more about our work and how you can get involved. We would love to hear from you to talk about our purpose and how you can help. Use this form or the email below to contact us!

rayolawb@gmail.com