Sponsors & Supporters

Ebenezer Baptist Church

Transportation & Care. Led by Ms. Deborah Parker, they provide the transit van, gasoline, meals, and hygiene bags to bridge the gap from the city to the country.

Mel & TiAnda Blount

Team Building. Providing obstacle courses and equestrian programs at the Mel Blount Youth Homes. TiAnda has been a foundational mentor and friend to Dorothea.

Jackie Ely Clemons

Equestrian Education. A nutritionist and specialized Lipizzaner breed horse trainer hosting RITF at her ranch with home-grown garden meals.

Community Action Network

Our Community Volunteers

  • Bruegger’s Bagels: Providing fresh bagels, muffins, juices, and coffee for every breakfast.


  • Lisa Epps-Cuda (Fire Inspector): Accompanied every single meeting as a 4-H volunteer and key early financial donor.



  • BJ (Hysyde Lounge): Providing monetary donations,


  • professional chef services, and ongoing volunteer support.
  • Amber Lambright (Blood Eagle Tattoo): Dedicating her time to baking and food prep for every youth meetup.


  • BrittNee Woods (B.E.E.P.): Leading the program's marketing, social media, and session photography.


  • Vendilli Digital Group: Former Pittsburgh Police Detective donating website development and critical financial support.

GET INVOLVED

How To Become A Sponsor

If you decide to provide a sponsorship donation on our secure payment page using the links below, please follow these instructions:


  1. Review our sponsorship levels and benefits below. Once you've made your selection, please click any of the yellow "Donate Now" buttons.
  2. Enter the amount for your tier ($100 Bronze, $500 Gold, $1,000+ Platinum) on the secure payment page.
  3. IMPORTANT:  In the "Note" field, type your tier name and your business name so we can ensure you're credited correctly and receive the benefits described.

    Example: Enter $500 and note "Gold Tier, Smith Plumbing"

  4. A Riding Into The Future volunteer will follow up to collect your logo and listing details so you receive your sponsor benefits.



We appreciate your interest in becoming a sponsor and are happy to answer any questions about your involvement or donation. If you'd like to speak to a team member or if you have any difficulty submitting your sponsorship donation, please use our Contact Page to get in touch. Please be patient with follow-ups and replies as we're 100% volunteer based.


Please Review The Instructions Above Prior To Providing Your Payment & Information

Sponsorship Tiers

Bronze Tier

$100

Features List:



  • Official website directory listing
  • Event-day banner recognition

Gold Tier

$500

Features List:


  • All Bronze perks included
  • Featured website bio mention
  • Branded program T-shirt recognition worn by the youth

Platinum Tier

$1,000+

Features List:


  • All Gold perks included
  • Premier high-visibility website logo placement
  • Top-tier placement across seasonal program materials

We extend our deepest gratitude to Vernard Alexander, Jamar White, John Tate, Jake Wheatley, Michael Allen, Jeffrey Bridgett, and all the unnamed community donors from our Guest Bartender Event. Your initial financial contributions directly secured the annual 4-H memberships, equestrian attire, and extra meals needed to launch our 2026 pilot season.