Randy Scholarship Fund

A scholarship fund established in honor of Randy Farris, the founder of Here For Kids International, to provide financial support for team members to participate in service trips regardless of their financial situation.

Geographic Scope: International service trips (Peru, Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Haiti, Mexico, and other locations where HFK operates)

Focus Areas:

• Providing financial assistance to diverse pool of service trip participants
• Enabling team members to experience transformative service experiences
• Supporting individuals called to serve but facing financial barriers

Eligibility:

• Potential team members interested in traveling with HFK on service trips
• Individuals who need financial support to participate
• No specific restrictions mentioned

What They Fund:

• Travel costs for service trip participation
• Team member scholarships to reduce financial barriers

Funder Information:

• Organization: Here For Kids International
• Type: Registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
• EIN: 611614062
• Address: 1177 Branham Lane #384, San Jose, CA, USA 95118
• Contact: @HereForKidsIntl

Background: Founded to continue the legacy of Randy Farris, who prioritized allowing diverse participants to experience HFK's service trips during his 15 years of leadership. Scholarships are positioned as an important investment in team members' spiritual, physical, and financial impact on HFK's global partners.

Application Process

How to Support/Apply:

1. Donate to the Randy Scholarship Fund via the organization's website
2. No formal grant application process described

Donation Options:

• One-time donations: Any amount accepted ($10, $25, $50, $100+)
• Recurring monthly donations encouraged for lasting impact
• Workplace donation matching available through Benevity (use EIN: 611614062)

Contact for More Information:

• Visit: hereforkids.org
• Email/Contact available via website contact form
• Address: 1177 Branham Lane #384, San Jose, CA, USA 95118
• Social: @HereForKidsIntl