The Keli May Foundation
Welcome
Warren and Cynthia Rutledge, along with Crystal Lopez, was given a vision to assist transitioning young adults by our Heavenly Father. Warren and Cynthia had a desire to create a foundation in honor of their daughter’s memory, that demonstrates Keli’s passion for loving people. Crystal Lopez had a longing and passion to serve young people by connecting them to a family of love and support after being shown the love of a community for the first time as an adult. Together, with The Lord as the founder, a vision was guided to create The KELI MAY FOUNDATION, INC., to support at-risk young adults in foster care.
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The Keli May Campus Vision
What’s part of the campus vision?
- Eight residential buildings, which will house 27 young adults and house parents
- Using building materials, such as EIFS with masonry or metal stud walls
- Natural landscaping materials to be used throughout the site
- Furnishing for each young adult, including the house parent
- Outdoor breakout spaces with staged furniture
- Three transport vans
- Support spaces, such as laundry facilities
- Cafeteria-style dining facility and commercial kitchen
- An indoor multi-purpose gathering space
- Bible studies spaces for groups, convertible for small and larger groups
- Education classes, such as financial counseling courses, continued educational courses, group and individual clinical counseling courses
- Full time staff counselor
Yes, we know this is a monumental task, but with God’s Will and your assistance, this vision will be brought to fruition.
About Us
Our Vision
Our vision is to provide care and services that complement the unmarried individual’s own efforts to achieve self-sufficiency and to accept personal responsibility while preparing for and making the transition into adulthood. These individuals shall be between the ages of 17 to 21 years of age and have aged-out of the foster care system. The types of care and services provided are cash assistance, food, clothing, shelter or any other assistance that is reasonably necessary to meet their immediate basic needs per a written agreement between the individual and the Keli May Foundation.
Our Mission
Due to the epidemic of at-risk young adults exiting the foster care system who have limited to no direction, support or stability, The Keli May Foundation’s goal is to be the “Roots” to develop the possibility of a brighter future by creating a temporary home and equipping those young adults with life skills and a connection through community, love and support.
The Keli May Foundation Co-Founders
Warren D. & Cynthia M. Rutledge
The Keli May Foundation Board of Directors
Andrea Adore-Ross
Matthew Flora
Rev. Margret M. Powell
Lisa Stephens
Monica Wilson
