River's Promise

05/12/2026

This should be a National Holiday! This week marks 19 years since our founder Jimmy Lakey made his 1st trip to Rwanda. One trip changed everything! Make a donation to help us celebrate 19 years of transformation. https://riverspromise.com/donate-now/

05/04/2026

It was an incredible night at River's Promise 2026 Casino Gala. Thanks to everyone who attended. Together we are GIVING HOPE and "keeping River's Promise".

Here's are some great photos of a magical night!

04/25/2026

This is more than a story—it’s a promise kept. Watch how River’s life inspired a mission that’s changing lives today—and growing into something even bigger.

After you watch, would you consider donating, sharing, and helping us keep the promise? 💙

Watch here:

This is "Rivers_Return_Full" by RiversPromise on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

04/22/2026

Do you have your tickets? Help us complete our K-6 campus for our Legacy Christian Academy in Rwanda. Join us Saturday, May 2 for River's Promise 2026 Casino Gala. Tickets & Sponsorship opportunities are still available.

04/21/2026

OOPS! We recently had a problem where not all ticket/registration options were showing for River's Promise 2026 Casino Gala. We fixed it! Get tickets here:

Registration w/ Casino Games Registration w/ Casino Games + Poker Tournament SPONSOR PREMIER: Legacy Presenting Sponsor (includes 2 VIP tables & travel to Rwanda with Founder - PLUS!) SPONSOR PLATINUM: Casino Royale Sponsor (includes 1 VIP Table PLUS) And More...

04/10/2026

Our SMS Is Live — Text JOIN to (720) 452-0021 - Join for Urgent River's Promise Alerts!

Send a message to learn more

04/07/2026

Congratulations to River! He was chosen as Male Athlete "Community Champion" at Lindenwood University for his involvement & work with River's Promise!

(The organization is named after him -- so he's pretty involved!). 😂😁😀

Congrats River!

04/01/2026

Will you be Answer's Answer? Meet Answer Gisele UWAYESU. Age 6. She attends Kindergarten at our Legacy Christian Academy in Rwanda. She likes spaghetti and tennis . . . and is praying for a sponsor. Will you be the ANSWER to her prayer?

https://riverspromise.com/sponsorship/answer-gisele-uwayesu/

03/22/2026

Meet Ange Christella ISHIMWE! She's 5 years old & attends Legacy Christian Academy. She needs a sponsor. Will you help? https://riverspromise.com/sponsorship/ange-christella-ishimwe/

03/19/2026

Meet Aime Mucyo DUSENGIMANA. He is 6 years old. He likes math and dreams of becoming a Doctor. 💓 ❤️. Would you considering sponsoring Aime now? CLICK HERE: https://riverspromise.com/sponsorship/aime-mucyo-dusengimana/