The sisters of the Delta Sigma Theta sorority dedicated some of their time this holiday season to helping the Rickey Smiley Foundation put some smiles on some faces. They talk about upholding the spirit of giving without expecting anything in return wrapping toys for the less fortunate in the community. Sign Up For Our Newsletter! […]
Rickey Smiley opens up about his dream of expanding The Rickey Smiley Foundation’s Christmas toy drive. He talks about some of the conditions he has seen kids in, and his burning desire to make this holiday season special for them. He asks for donations of not only toys, but canned goods and more. Sign Up […]
Earlier this fall, when The Rickey Smiley Morning Show was on tour, The Rickey Smiley Foundation gifted a young woman with a car so she could get back and forth to work with ease. Rickey Smiley recently caught up with Fredericka, the recipient of the car, to see how she’s doing,. Sign Up For Our […]
The Rickey Smiley Foundation loves to surprise hardworking people who are going through it with blessings. A woman named Fredricka sent a letter in to the Rickey Smiley Foundation with her testimony. Dr. Derrick Hill explained that there was something about the way she endured through her trials that inspired him. When she came onstage […]
For his service work with his foundation, Rickey Smiley was recognized by the White House with an award from President Obama at the Congressional Black Caucus. He talks about his time there at the CBC, and some of the other people he was honored among that evening. Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Touched by both […]
Rickey Smiley talks about a successful day of giving with the Rickey Smiley Foundation, during which they were album to fill up a pantry with food and supplies to last until the end of the year! He explains why he loved working with the Salvation Army to make it happen! Click on the audio player […]
Rickey Smiley and Dr. Hill, who runs the Rickey Smiley Foundation, have some amazing news about the 30 Days of Giving fundraiser. On day 21 on the journey to raising $20,000, they proudly announce that they are so close to reaching their goal! Rickey also reflects on one Christmas toy giveaway in particular, when a young […]
The Rickey Smiley Foundation spent some time with families in Birmingham giving out school supplies, haircuts and more. Rickey Smiley and some of the other cast members showed kids a good time with dancing and games. It was a day of giving and celebration! Check out the video above to get a glimpse of what […]
Rickey Smiley discusses what he experienced with The Rickey Smiley Foundation as it provided free haircuts and school supplies to young students on the way to school. He reflects on the moment when he noticed a woman who is a mother to six kids outside of the grocery store, troubled by her inability to buy […]
Giving back to the youth and kids in our community should not be a challenge. Rickey makes it his responsibility to provide school supplies for those less fortunate. Every child deserves a proper education, and in order to receive that it is necessary to have proper supplies. Rickey will be in his hometown of Birmingham, […]
In honor of their Teacher of the Year, The Rickey Smiley Foundation donated 8,000 books to Jackson Public Schools! Rickey Smiley surprised Lashunna Mcinnis, winner of the this year’s award, with thousands of books that will benefit high school students in Jackson. Rickey Smiley had this to say of his donation: RELATED: The Rickey Smiley Foundation Senior Trip: Birmingham […]
