Kay D. Williams was born and raised in Akron, Ohio. She and Frank D. Williams married in 1965. They would spend the next eighteen years together raising their three sons, Todd, Frank, and Tobias until her untimely death in 1983. The scholarship fund is given in the name of the late Kay D. Williams, loving wife, mother, and friend. Kay exemplified academic excellence, good will, and kindness to all who encountered her. This fund honors her and her legacy by providing for those in need.

The Williams Challenge is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing educational assistance to aspiring low-income students. The goal of our scholarship fund is to continually build our community through providing opportunities to our youth and adults alike. We all deserve the opportunity to be productive citizens. Through our foundation, we are making an effort to build a brighter future for deserving young people.

Since 2007, we have been awarding scholarships to one female and one male high school senior each year in Summit County, Ohio. The recipients are high acheivers both in the classroom and in the community. Our scholarships have allowed the recipients to continue their education at some of the major universities throughout the country. We take great pride in knowing that we have contributed to the building of a legacy not only for these young people, but for their families as well. We hope that through our efforts not only are these individuals able to be empowered and uplifted, but that they bring that same spirit of giving to their families and communities.

The gift of giving extends far beyond those who give and receive. It is a rewarding experience for those who give, and a learning experience that we can build upon for those who receive. The spirit of giving allows us to touch those who may be less fortunate financially, but simply need an opportunity to shine. However, it doesn't stop there. We believe that through our charitable organization we can build a community (reestablish the philosophy) where the sum is greater than any one part.

Through charitable giving, the community benefits as much as the individual. The individual receives the gift, but the community begins to build the spirit of what it means to help one another. The right individual understands that the gift that they received helped them reach goals that were otherwise out of reach. In turn, the philosophy is that they will then give more down the line when they've established themselves. Let us embark on this journey together - each one, teach one.