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The foundation is dedicated to supporting teens & preteens, locally & nationally.

10/06/2026

October is ADHD Awareness Month.

ADHD is more than being distracted, energetic or having trouble sitting still. It’s a complex neurological condition that can affect the way someone learns, focuses, communicates and experiences the world.

But ADHD is also part of the incredible diversity of the human mind. People with ADHD bring their own perspectives, talents and strengths—and sometimes what they need most is the opportunity to discover just how capable they are.

That belief is especially meaningful to the Foundation. As a family touched by ADHD, autism and exceptional learners, we created the Foundation because we saw a need for more opportunities for teens to learn through experience, recognize their strengths and build confidence in themselves.

This month is about more than awareness. It’s about understanding. It’s about replacing assumptions with acceptance, recognizing strengths alongside challenges, and giving exceptional learners the encouragement and opportunities they need to thrive.

Because when we give young people the chance to discover what they CAN do, extraordinary things can happen.

09/24/2026

Happy birthday to Carrie, one of the founders of the Rick & Carrie Allen Foundation!
Carrie’s heart for families and her commitment to helping children feel seen and supported are part of everything we do. Today, we’re celebrating her and the care she brings to our mission.

Please join us in wishing Carrie a wonderful birthday!

09/13/2026

There’s something special about the love of a grandparent.

They’re the ones who share the best stories, give the warmest hugs, cheer us on through every season of life, and help create memories that stay with us forever.

This Grandparents Day, the Rick & Carrie Allen Foundation celebrates the grandparents and grandparent figures who make such a lasting difference in the lives of their families and communities.

Here’s to the lessons they teach, the traditions they pass down, and all the love they give along the way.

09/01/2026

Off to College — and On to What’s Next!

As students head off to college, we’re celebrating more than a new semester. We’re celebrating new experiences, new challenges, new friendships and all the opportunities that come with stepping outside your comfort zone.

At the Rick & Carrie Allen Foundation, we believe every student has their own strengths — and sometimes it takes a new experience, a new environment or even a new challenge to discover just how capable you really are.

To all of our college students: embrace the adventure. Ask questions. Try something new. Meet new people. Learn from the hard days and enjoy the really great ones. Most importantly, believe in what YOU bring to the table.

Here’s to a great semester and another year of turning experiences into confidence, independence and a future full of possibilities.

Good luck, college students — go make it a great year!

08/27/2026

Back to school means a fresh start, new challenges and new opportunities to grow.

As students head back to the classroom, we’re cheering them on—not just for the grades they’ll earn, but for the confidence they’ll build, the strengths they’ll discover and the challenges they’ll learn to work through along the way.

At the Rick & Carrie Allen Foundation, we believe every young person has something extraordinary to offer. Sometimes, they just need the right opportunities and encouragement to see it in themselves.

Here’s to a school year filled with learning, growth, new experiences and plenty of reasons to be proud. Have a great year, students!

08/26/2026

Happy National Dog Day!

There’s something special about the connection between kids and dogs. Dogs can bring comfort, build trust, encourage responsibility and, sometimes, simply be the friend who’s always happy to see you.

At the Rick & Carrie Allen Foundation, we believe every young person deserves opportunities to build confidence, discover their strengths and feel supported along the way. Today, we’re celebrating the four-legged friends who can play a pretty special part in that journey.

Here’s to the dogs who bring out smiles, make hard days a little easier and remind us just how powerful a little unconditional love can be.

Happy National Dog Day!

07/24/2026

Happy National Parents Day to all the parents who show up, speak up, and never stop believing in their kids.

If you're raising a child who learns differently, you know the journey isn't always easy. There are moments of uncertainty, hard-earned victories, and so many milestones that deserve to be celebrated—even if they're different from what others expect.

The Rick & Carrie Allen Foundation was created because we know what that journey feels like. We believe every teen deserves the chance to step outside their comfort zone, discover their strengths, and realize they're capable of more than they ever imagined. Watching that confidence grow is one of the greatest gifts a parent can receive.

Today, we're celebrating every parent who continues to encourage, advocate for, and believe in their child—even on the hard days.

Thank you for trusting us to be part of your family's journey. Happy National Parents Day.

07/22/2026

Their words say it better than we ever could.

When our students returned home from Spain, we asked them to reflect on what they experienced, what challenged them, and what they learned.

Their answers were thoughtful, honest, and inspiring.

They wrote about seeing traditions from a new perspective, discovering that different beliefs and cultures can coexist, finding the confidence to try something new, and realizing that understanding grows when we listen before we judge.

These reflections remind us that experiential travel is about so much more than visiting new places. It's about helping exceptional learners discover the confidence, curiosity, and empathy they'll carry with them for the rest of their lives. We hope their words inspire you as much as they've inspired us.

Thank you to every family, donor, and supporter who makes these life-changing experiences possible.

07/21/2026

The more you travel, the more you realize there's more than one way to see the world.

Something that might seem unusual to you is completely normal somewhere else. And when you experience different cultures firsthand, it's a little harder to judge people for doing things differently. Instead, you start asking questions, listening more, and appreciating the differences.

That's one of the reasons we believe so strongly in educational travel.

For the students who travel with the Rick & Carrie Allen Foundation, the lessons go far beyond history, museums, and landmarks. They come home with a broader perspective, more confidence, and a deeper understanding of the people and the world around them.

Sometimes the greatest thing you bring home from a trip isn't a souvenir—it's a new way of looking at life.

07/10/2026

Every great journey begins with a reason.

For our family, that reason was personal.

As parents, we've experienced two very different learning journeys. One of our children has ADHD, while the other has always thrived in a traditional academic setting. Those experiences gave us a firsthand understanding of the challenges, stress, and uncertainty that many families of exceptional learners face. We also saw how many bright, capable teens are underestimated—not because they lack intelligence or potential, but simply because they learn differently.

That's why we created the Rick & Carrie Allen Foundation.

We believe every teen deserves the chance to discover what they're capable of through real experiences that challenge them, inspire them, and help them recognize their own strengths. Whether it's exploring another country, learning through history and culture, or stepping outside their comfort zone, these moments can change the way a young person sees themselves.

Our goal has never been simply to take students on trips. It's to help exceptional learners build confidence, discover their independence, and realize they have so much to offer the world.

Because when a young person begins to believe in themselves, there's no limit to where their journey can take them.

Address

2222 N. Grand Boulevard
Pearland, TX
77581

Telephone

+17134963223

Website

http://rcallenfoundation.com/

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