Richards and Coleman Family Foundation, Inc. - RCFF

03/06/2025

Decoration Day March 12th, 2025

A big thank you to the Cemetery Committee (Dorothy Gray), and the amazing clean-up team in Clay-Ashland for the upkeep of the cemetery and its surroundings. (pictures below)

Please send your $25 contribution to the link below and note CLEAN UP in the comment section for upkeeping.

https://www.rcff1.org/index.html
Congratulations to the newly elected officials:

Mrs. Shirley Allen-Chairperson of the Clay-Ashland Task Force

Ms. Ansonetta Morris-(Acting) Deputy Executive Director for RCFF



When we work together, we will accomplish a lot.

Thank you,

Clay-Ashland Task Force.

03/06/2025

Decoration Day March 12th, 2025

A big thank you to the Cemetery Committee (Dorothy Gray), and the amazing clean-up team in Clay-Ashland for the upkeep of the cemetery and its surroundings. (pictures below)

Please send your $25 contribution to the link below and note CLEAN UP in the comment section for upkeeping.

https://www.rcff1.org/index.html

Congratulations to the newly elected officials:

Mrs. Shirley Allen-Chairperson of the Clay-Ashland Task Force

Ms. Ansonetta Morris-(Acting) Deputy Executive Director for RCFF

When we work together, we will accomplish a lot.

Thank you,

Clay-Ashland Task Force.

03/06/2025

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03/05/2025

Richards Coleman

03/05/2025

Richards and Coleman Foundation Welcomes New Clay Ashland Task Force Chairperson and Deputy Executive Director

By Jeremiah Mulbah

Clay Ashland, Liberia, March 5, 2025)– The Richards and Coleman Family Foundation (RCFF) has extended heartfelt congratulations to Mrs. Shirley Allen on her new role as Chairperson of the Clay Ashland Task Force. The announcement was made by Mr. John Cassell, Board Chair of RCFF, on behalf of the Clay Ashland community, board members, officers, and supporters of the foundation on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.

In his statement, Mr. Cassell expressed gratitude to Mrs. Allen, for accepting this challenging yet significant responsibility. He emphasized that her success as a Chairperson would be a collective achievement for the entire community. “We wish you success. The task force’s success will be all of our success. Thanks for accepting this challenging task, with our fullest support. We wish you many blessings,” he stated.

At the same time, RCFF acknowledged and appreciated the outgoing leader, Ms. Mazu Cooper, for her dedication and leadership during her tenure. “Thanks to the outgoing leader, Ms. Mazu Cooper, for her hard work and leadership. We are grateful and wish you the best,” Mr. Cassell added.

In another development, the RCFF board has also congratulated Ms. Ansonetta Morris for stepping up to serve as the new Deputy Executive Director of the foundation. Ms. Morris will work closely with the Executive Director and the leadership of the Clay Ashland Task Force to support the foundation’s mission and activities. Additionally, she will be responsible for managing the official RCFF communication platform.

“Ansonetta was elected to act as Deputy Executive Director of RCFF. She’ll work hand in hand with the Executive Director and the leadership of the task force. She’s also responsible for managing this chat. Thanks, Ansonetta, for your service!” Mr. Cassell announced.

The Richards and Coleman Family Foundation remains committed to fostering strong leadership and community-driven initiatives in Clay Ashland. The board looks forward to working with the newly appointed leaders to continue making a positive impact in the community.

02/27/2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvFyJ-qY01

Black History in America:
The connection between the U.S. and the West African nation of Liberia 🇱🇷.
# Kentucky in Africa.
-Ashland,Liberia.
Richards Coleman

ABC News’ Ines de La Cuetara takes us on a journey through history to see how the search for freedom continues to shape a country known as the Land of Liberty.

11/12/2024

Bridge & Construction
Jim Coleman
Patience Sweeney
Jefferson Sweeney
Florence Thomas
Walta Brumskine-Blackmon

Tourism
Elizabeth M Brisbane
David A Garnett Sr
Jameille Nelson Ross
Ciata B Victor
Rita Townsend

Health
Elizabeth M Brisbane
Cia Richards Ledlum
Jeannine Victor Toe

Education
David A Garnett Sr
Cia Richards Ledlum
Jameille Nelson Ross
Patience Sweeney
Jefferson Sweeney
Marie Washington

Agriculture
Jim Coleman
David A Garnett Sr

Cemetery

Elizabeth M Brisbane
Patience Sweeney
Jefferson Sweeney
Jeannine Victor Toe
Ansonetta Morris

Fundraising
Sophrinia Cassell
David A Garnett Dr
Grant Washington
Rita Townsend

Public Relations
David A Garnett Sr
Marie Washington
Jeremiah Mulbah
Ansonetta Morris

11/12/2024

Hello everyone,

Hope everyone is having a great week so far. Please find below the list of committees and the names of those who signed up for the various committee at the last family reunion held in Lexington Kentucky. Everyone is encouraged to please sign up. Please send your response to [email protected]. If you have already shared your address, thank you. If you have not, please do so as soon as possible to get the streets signs layout. Thank you, Rev. Rita Townsend for the Map idea. Thank you again to Rev. Miatta S. Teasley for the cleanup over the weekend. Please reach out to the taskforce with any questions or concerns @yahoo.com. Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.

Thanks again for your patience and participation.
Clay-Ashland Taskforce.

09/30/2024

RCFF completes Phase 1 of urgently needed repairs at the government run, William D. Coleman High School, in Clay Ashland, Liberia. The project was undertaken with funding from the Foundation’s James D. Cassell Jr. Educational Fund. The foundation plans to continue to upgrade and maintain the school until the government is able to resume those tasks. Before and after pictures. Thank you for your support

09/28/2024

Distribution of School Supplies and Materials at the W.D Coleman Junior High School, Christian Richards School Ashland
Montserrado County, and its surrounding.

In its commitment to improve the education sector in the city of Clay-Ashland, the RCFF foundation made available funds for purchase of instructional materials, stationaries etc. for teachers and students at the schools.

Supplies were presented to the schools on September 17th, 2024.
The RCFF Foundation would like to say thank you to everyone who contributed. To the team in Liberia, The Foundation would also like to say thank you (Alveria Morris-Raynes, Tamu Richards, and Sweetie Walters and the rest of the team) for assisting us with the distribution.

Regards,

RCFF.

09/19/2024

The Richards And Coleman Family Foundation is pleased to announce the 2024 James D. Cassell Jr. Memorial Scholarship Recipients. Below is the list of 11 students who met the requirements as set forth to receive the scholarships. Congratulations to all of the Recipients.