Help Rhonda raise money

Why I Ride....

Being the first multi-generational family member to attend college solely with the help of student loans, grant money and scholarships, I understand firsthand the opportunities that a higher education has provided me. Programs like Greenhouse Scholars are key for so many that need the encouragement, support and financial assistance to take that first step.

As a proud member of the Women in Oil & Gas Association (WOGA) riding team, I'm thrilled to share that we successfully raised over $5,500 in 2023. Join us in surpassing this achievement and making an even greater impact this year!

About Greenhouse Scholars

Greenhouse Scholars was established in 2005 in an attempt to break the cycle of poverty. Their goal is to help everyone feel the power of opportunity, choice, and belief. Greenhouse Scholars believes that if everyone can see opportunity for themselves, if they feel they have good choices, and if they believe in their future, then they will thrive – and so will the communities around them. 

The program delivers the training, resources, and connections that Scholars truly need, so they feel prepared and are equipped to address the most pressing issues in their communities and around the world. 

97% of Greenhouse Scholars graduate from college, compared to only 15% of low-income, first-generation students nationally. Many Greenhouse Scholars are starting businesses and all of them report starting salaries that are twice that of their parents! Most importantly, they are going back to their communities as volunteers and mentors. They are inspiring younger generations to follow in their footsteps and helping them visualize the opportunities that come from pursuing higher education.

The Venus de Miles ride directly benefits these hardworking Scholars.