RUUTS Foundation uses creativity, education, and community experiences to create meaningful opportunities. Through our work, we help children discover their potential, build confidence, and see new possibilities for themselves.
RUUTS is a Nonprofit organization dedicated to restoring unity and dignity for underprivileged children by providing essential services including but not limited to food, shelter and mental wellness support. Our mission is to uplift those most in need and help them grow from hardship into hope.
To create a world where every child, regardless of circumstance, is rooted in stability and opportunity, empowered to grow, thrive and shape a brighter future.
what makes us different
Every child deserves to feel seen, valued, and worthy of a future filled with possibility. We put dignity at the heart of how we serve, support, and stand alongside those who need us most.
Change becomes meaningful when people come together. We listen to the communities we serve, build genuine relationships, and create spaces where children can thrive and grow together.
We believe creativity can open doors where circumstances have closed them. We encourage imagination, learning, and new possibilities that help children discover strengths they may not yet see in themselves.
We believe good intentions should lead to meaningful action. From providing essential support to creating opportunities for growth, we focus on doing what genuinely helps children move from hardship toward hope.
RUUTS is powered by people who believe in the potential of others. Together, our leadership brings commitment, experience, and purpose to the work of creating opportunities and strengthening communities.
Founder & Executive Director
I am Carl Anthony, the founder and Executive Director of RUUTS. I was born and raised in Montego Bay, Jamaica.
I grew up seeing the daily struggles of children who went without food, school essentials, and the simple support every child deserves. That experience planted a deep seed, a passion to give back and make a lasting difference.
I’m proud to be a father to a beautiful daughter. I am brother, son and uncle. Roles that remind me every day how important it is for every child to feel supported, loved, and equipped for success.
This passion has grown into RUUTS (Restoring Unity for Underprivileged Through Services). RUUTS is a movement dedicated to restoring hope, dignity, and opportunity for children in need.
Through RUUTS, I’m on a mission to provide meals, school supplies, clothing, and wellness resources to underprivileged kids helping them grow stronger, dream bigger, and rise higher.
This is more than charity, it’s purpose, it’s legacy. It’s about planting RUUTS so every child can flourish.
Director
Sophia Chue a black immigrant from the Caribbean has served as an advocate in the non-profit arena for over 30 years.
A self-described multipotentialite, she is a self-published author, Storyteller, Speaker and Event Host. Sophia’s passion is to keep our collective community connected while creating legacy.
Ms. Chue is the Office and Business Development Manager for Process Controls & Instrumentation (PCI) LLC, an engineering company in Midtown Detroit. She owns and operates a Professional Consulting firm,
In addition to being a Director with RUUTS (Restoring Unity for Underprivileged Through Se
An eight-year Veteran of the U
Treasurer
Dr. Evesha Kenlyn is an anesthesiologist and interventional pain management physician based in Georgia. Originally from Montego Bay, Jamaica, she brings a compassionate, patient-centered approach to care, blending her medical expertise with a deep commitment to improving quality of life. Beyond her clinical practice, Dr. Kenlyn is deeply passionate about giving back and helping communities, dedicating her time and resources to initiatives that promote access, education, and wellness for underserved populations.
Whether you give, volunteer, partner, or simply help us spread the word, your contribution matters. Together, we can help more children discover what is possible when opportunity meets support.
