Our Founders,

Lifting As We Climb Foundation

The Lifting As We Climb Foundation, Inc. (LAWCF) is a 501(c)(3) organization offering comprehensive programs that contribute to community education services in the Birmingham/Jefferson County area through our signature ‘Black Rhinos Mentoring Program’. This signature mentoring program offers comprehensive programming as a contribution to community education services in the Birmingham/Jefferson County area. Students in grades 9-10 at Birmingham area schools participate in mentoring sessions covering topics such as conflict resolution, etiquette, college and career preparation, military enlistment, Juneteenth, and Birmingham’s history with racial trauma. LAWCF is committed to mentoring these cohorts until they graduate high school in 2024 and 2025.