About Us
History
In remembrance of Scott. In trust of the kids. In rhythm with you.
In 2007, Scott Foundation was established by Colleen Walski as a living tribute to her only son, Scott, whose presence illuminated a deep love for children and the quiet wisdom of a life rooted in care for others. His crossing at the age of 27 marked a turning point—a sacred invitation to walk differently, to honor life, and to serve where it matters most.
What began as a project of the heart—offering experiential service-learning opportunities for Valley youth—quickly revealed something deeper. It wasn’t just the activities that changed lives. It was the kids themselves—especially those who had already experienced hardship—who responded with the greatest compassion, insight, and inner strength.
It became clear: the children society often overlooked were the very ones carrying the blueprint for a better world.
From that recognition, Scott Foundation’s journey aligned fully with Arizona’s foster youth—those navigating system transitions, yet still holding space in their hearts to dream beyond survival. These young visionaries became our focus, our family, and our greatest teachers.
Over the years, Scott Foundation has quietly become a transformative sanctuary for greatness—not just through programs, but through a way of being. Rooted in heart-based, hands-on learning within a Farm and Family environment, the foundation offers a pathway of sovereign education that nurtures confidence, practical skills, solid values, compassion, and vision for the future.
And now, as part of a greater sanctuary system known as Wildly Benefitting All, the original vision held by the kids is expanding—woven into global threads of rewilding, regenerative learning, and sacred trust.
Scott Foundation remains at the heart of it all.
Not as a chapter closing. But as a light continuing to lead.
Historical Impact
Since inception, Scott Foundation has walked beside more than 6,000 youth, nurturing emotional intelligence, personal empowerment, and service to others.
Through these youth-led projects, nearly $764,000 has been redirected back into the community—not as a campaign, but as an act of selfless stewardship by the kids themselves.
This is not a program. It is a way of life. And it continues to grow.
About Scott
I Arrived Okay
To my dearest family and friends,
Some things I'd like to say, but first of all to let you know that I arrived okay. I'm writing this from Heaven. Here I dwell with God above. Here there are no more tears of sadness; Here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight. Remember that I am with you every morning, noon and night. God gave me a list of things that He wished for me to do. And foremost on that list, was to watch and care for you. And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight, God and I are closet to you... in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years, because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears. But do not be afraid to cry, it does relieve the pain. Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you, all that God has planned. But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand. One thing is for certain, through my life on earth is over, I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before. There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb; but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too; that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you. If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain; then you can say to God at night...... "My day was not in vain." And now I am contented... that my life was worthwhile. Knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet someone who is sad and feeling low; just lend a hand to pick them up, and on your way you go. When you're walking down the street and you've got me on your mind; I'm walking in your footsteps, just half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go... from that body to be free, remember you're not going... You're coming here to me!