Winston Rhea Scholars Hosts ‘Pinch for Purpose’ Crawfish Boil to Support Young Adults Aging Out of Foster Care
Winston Rhea Scholars is a 501(c)(3) organization that helps current and former foster youth as they transition out of foster care and start their lives through funding, mentorship, financial literacy, counseling, and community.
Winston Rhea provides support for youth transitioning out of foster care through grants, community, and mentorship.
In 2021, after a decade of working in higher education and social services, Daniel and Katie Harris started Winston Rhea Scholars.
The “Pinch for Purpose” crawfish boil will be held on Saturday, March 28th, at The Batture, 25 Walnut Street, New Orleans, LA 70118, from 12 to 3 p.m.
Wilson Rhea Scholars helps both current and former foster youth transition from foster care into the real world all around Louisiana and Mississippi. All funds from this fundraiser will be applied towards scholarships for their youth to attend college or trade school. Winston Rhea Scholars will provide all transportation funds ( including payments for car loans, auto insurance, gasoline, etc.). CASA Jefferson will contribute by providing the youth with education resources such as uniforms, notebooks, and backpacks.
"We want our scholars to confidently take chances, make mistakes to learn from them, and be the best versions of themselves," says Daniel Harris, Co-Founder, Executive Director of Winston Rhea Scholars, "Foster Care may be a part of our past, but it does not define our future".
To purchase tickets to the "Pinch for a Purpose" Crawfish Boil, visit the event's website. There are also opportunities to become a Foster Star Sponsor or Promise Sponsor.
The impact Wilson Rhea Scholars has on its scholars is life-changing. Jen Vivanco, a 2022 Scholar, had this to say about her experience, "I graduated college in October 2023 with a business degree, thanks in part to the generous donation from Winston Rhea. After graduation, they also helped me start my medical/spa business! It has been such a blessing to have Winston Rhea in my corner, they are the best!"
On June 13, 2026, Winton Rhea Scholars will host their 2nd annual “Fostering Impact” at NOLA Brewing, featuring music, food, and a silent auction from 7 to 10 p.m. This annual fundraising event will feature live music, food, a silent auction, and the celebration of their current scholars, while welcoming their newest cohort.
About Winton Rhea Scholars
Winston Rhea Scholars is a 501(c)(3) organization that helps current and former foster youth as they transition out of foster care and start their lives through funding, mentorship, financial literacy, counseling, and community. Each year, the organization accepts 2-3 scholars and provides them with four consecutive years of unwavering support that goes beyond just a scholarship, such as: high-contact 1:1 mentorship, group outings with other scholars, community support, access to mental health services, housing assistance, transportation assistance, financial literacy support, and career readiness guidance. Through these supports, Winston Rhea strives to guide the scholars to thrive as they enter adulthood.
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