Oaks of Righteousness Foundation

Investing in People.
Building Stronger Communities.
Shaping the Next Generation.

A nonprofit committed to creating lasting impact by investing in people and strengthening the communities they serve — from Ethiopia to the United States.

EmpoweringLeaders
StrengtheningCommunities
TransformingGenerations
Our Mission

Empowering Leaders.
Strengthening Communities.
Transforming Generations.

Oaks of Righteousness Foundation is a nonprofit committed to creating lasting impact by investing in people and strengthening the communities they serve.

Through education, healthcare, scholarships, housing support, and financial empowerment, we serve children, families, educators, and ministry leaders in Ethiopia and the United States.

We believe that when we invest in people, the impact reaches far beyond one individual. It strengthens families, builds healthier communities, and creates opportunities for future generations.

We invest in people today to create stronger communities and a better tomorrow.

Our Three Pillars

Every pillar grows from the same root — investing in people.

The Roots

Empowering Leaders

We invest in the people who influence and serve others. From teachers and ministry leaders to students and emerging leaders, we provide education, scholarships, financial resources, mentorship, and opportunities that help people grow into their calling and potential. When we empower a leader, we impact everyone they serve.

The Trunk

Strengthening Communities

Strong communities are built when people have access to the resources they need to thrive. Through education, healthcare, teacher support, housing initiatives, and financial empowerment, we work alongside local communities to address practical needs and create sustainable solutions. When communities become stronger, families and future generations become stronger.

The Canopy

Transforming Generations

Our ultimate goal is long-term, generational impact. We don't want to simply respond to today's needs — we want to create opportunities that change the trajectory of people's lives. We plant seeds today that can become a legacy tomorrow.

Events

Where the mission shows up in person.

From fundraising here at home to our work on the ground in Ethiopia, these are the moments our community comes together to invest in people.

Fundraiser

Oaks of Righteousness Golf Outing

01
October

Join us on the course to help fund our work investing in leaders, strengthening communities, and transforming generations across Ethiopia and the United States. Every round played and every dollar raised goes directly toward education, scholarships, healthcare, and housing support for the people we serve.

Date
Thu, Oct 1, 2026
Location
White Deer Run, Vernon Hills
Entry
$150 / player
Lunch, snacks & dinner included
Day Schedule
11:00 AM
Registration opens
12:30 PM
Registration closes
1:00 PM
Shotgun start
6:00 PM
Dinner at the clubhouse
Come early for free range balls before tee-off, and stay for dinner served at the golf course. Individual and business sponsors are welcome.
Oaks of Righteousness Foundation 1st Annual Charity Golf Outing flyer. Thursday, October 1, 2026 at White Deer Run, Vernon Hills. Entry $150 per player, light lunch, snacks and dinner included. Registration opens 11:00 AM, closes 12:30 PM, shotgun start 1:00 PM, dinner at the clubhouse 6:00 PM. Individuals and businesses welcome as sponsors. Scan the QR code on the flyer to register.

Photos and highlights from the day will be shared here after the event.

Thank you to our sponsors
Sponsors by hole
Illustrated map of the White Deer Run course with a sponsor sign at each hole: 1 Total Wireless, 2 Century 21 Utmost, 3 KODAM, 4 Coffee Lab and Roasters, 5 Nuvohaus, 6 Woojin Plaimm, 7 National MI, 8 Birdie Project and Hey Yogurt, 9 Susan Kim Attorney at Law, 10 Revive Family Chiropractic, 11 Jill Daniels LLC, 12 State Farm Heeyoung Kim, 13 Executive Board Members and Northfield Presbyterian Church, 14 Sushi Badaya, 15 Bloom Financial Partners, 16 Siloams, 17 COUNTRY Financial, 18 Goshen. Larger signs mark the higher giving levels.
  1. 1Total Wireless
  2. 2Century 21 Utmost
  3. 3KODAM K-Beauty Skin
  4. 4Coffee Lab and Roasters
  5. 5Nuvohaus Home Improvement
  6. 6WOOJIN PLAIMM
  7. 7National MI
  8. 8Birdie Project · Hey Yogurt
  9. 9Susan Kim, Attorney at Law
  1. 10Revive Family Chiropractic
  2. 11Jill Daniels LLC
  3. 12State Farm — Heeyoung Kim
  4. 13Executive Board Members · Northfield Presbyterian Church
  5. 14Sushi Badaya
  6. 15Bloom Financial Partners
  7. 16Siloams
  8. 17COUNTRY Financial
  9. 18Goshen

Every hole on the course carries a sponsor's sign — the higher the giving level, the larger the sign. Tap the map to see it full size.

Scholarships

Oaks Scholarship Program

Oaks of Righteousness Foundation invests directly in students, families, churches, and schools — covering education costs for children who could not otherwise afford to study, supporting future ministry leaders, and strengthening the communities around them.

Our Impact Today
27
Students in Ethiopia
Full education support for children who could not afford to stay in school
5
Theology Students in the U.S.
Scholarship support for students preparing for ministry
5
Families Receiving Housing Support in the U.S.
Monthly housing assistance for families in need
5
Churches & Pastors Supported
Ongoing support for five churches and their pastors' stipends
1
School Built — Ajip School, Ethiopia (2025)
A new school building constructed and given to the community
Application Window
Dates to be announced
Application Form
Form coming soon
Awards Ceremony
Date to be announced
Application dates and details will be announced here.
Annual · Ethiopia

Ethiopia Mission Visit

Each year, our team travels to Ethiopia to visit the children, teachers, and ministry leaders we support directly — checking in on scholarship students, school partnerships, and community programs on the ground.

Photos from our annual mission trips to Ethiopia, 2023–2026.
Annual

Cancer Center Visit

Every year we visit the cancer center to spend time with patients and families, offering encouragement and support as part of our commitment to strengthening the communities we serve.

July 2026 — our team spent the day with children and families at the cancer center in Ethiopia.
Coming Soon

Student Council

Oaks of Righteousness Foundation is launching a Student Council — a group of students we'll work with directly to shape our scholarship program from the ground up.

Through real surveys, research, and ongoing conversations with council members, we're building scholarships around what students actually need — not assumptions about what they need.

  • Student surveys & research on scholarship needs
  • Direct conversations shaping how scholarships are built
  • Council updates and findings shared publicly here
Latest From the Council
Update Council launch details and member applications will be posted here.
Survey Findings from student surveys and research will be shared here as they're completed.
Get In Touch

Let's invest in people together.

Questions about the foundation, our events, or how to get involved? We'd love to hear from you.