Take Flight is our latest initiative. A non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, it was founded by twin sisters, filmmakers, and avid travelers, Rhonda and Sharee Washington, in Fall 2018.  The original mission of the initiative was to assist underserved women 21 years-old and older in the Columbia, SC area obtain their first passport so that they can travel and go on a journey of a lifetime.  However, in 2023 the Board decided to expand the mission to include men and adults 18 years and older. As of January 2025, applicants with an active international payment or at least a deposit are now more likely to be accepted as passport scholarship recipients.

Take Flight Project Board

• Sharee Washington, President/Acting Secretary
• Rhonda Washington, Vice President
• Holly Beard, Board Member
• Tara Butler, Treasurer
• Cecily Wise, Board Member
• Chauntel Bland, Board Member
• Kizzy Lincoln, Board Member

Take Flight Project Recipient Resources

• Richland Country Public Library Foreign Language Meet-ups (Free)  
• Take A Leap Travel, LLC Wanderlust Wednesdays Youtube Videos - weekly travel tips (Free/Archived) 
• She's Ready Travel Book -  $15.00 value. Recipients can get a copy for $5 upon request.​​

Sharee, Co-Founder/President in Italy.