— Meeting The Visionary!

About The Founder!

February 9, 2023

The Founder of Our Organization!

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Rolanda Macharia, was born in Detroit, Michigan, raised in Los Angeles, California and moved to McKinney Texas in 2005. She is married to James Macharia, a native of Nairobi Kenya. She has 5 adult children and 20 grandchildren.


Rolanda has worked at Bank of America, in management for 22 years, she has been a board member for North Central Texas Workforce Solutions for 9 years,  where she currently serves as the Board Secretary.  She is the Founder and Executive Director of L.I.F.T. R&R, a 501c3 Non-profit Organization that provides resources and referrals to those in need.


Rolanda Facilitated Getting Ahead classes in McKinney Texas for 3 years, served as a Sunday school Youth Teacher in McKinney Texas and is a published author of the book “He Heard My Cry”; A Story of Rescue, Redemption, and Revelation.  Rolanda contributes any success that she has experienced, to a saving grace and a loving Heavenly Father. One of her greatest achievements are the bond her children have fostered for one another.