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Over a decade of service dedicated to empowering families and easing their child’s transition from high school to college.

THE RISE FOUNDATION
College & Career Expo

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What We Do 

College Readiness Workshops

We provide free in-person and virtual workshops on topics that prepare students for college and equip families with the tools needed for a successful transition into higher education.

Scholarships

We help students apply for scholarships and provide guidance throughout the process. In addition, we offer an annual scholarship at the end of the school year to support graduating seniors as they transition into higher education.

MENTORSHIP

We pair students with youth mentors who can answer questions, assist with forms, and provide ongoing motivation and support throughout their educational journey.

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TESTIMONIALS

ALEXIS BROWN / '2020

"ONE OF THE REASONS I JOINED THE RISE FOUNDATION WAS TO INTERACT WITH MY PEOPLE. I WENT TO A PREDOMINATELY WHITE HIGH SCHOOL AND IT'S HARD TO RELATE TO PEOPLE BECAUSE THEY'RE NOT LIKE ME. I'M NOT FROM THE INNER CITY, I'M FROM THE SUBURBS AND I WANTED TO BRIDGE THE GAP BETWEEN THAT. WE HAVE TO SUPPORT EACH OTHER. I LOVED PARTICIPATING IN THE GIRLS IN PEARLS EVENT WITH THE RISE FOUNDATION BECAUSE IT WAS A WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY TO GROW AND LEARN." 

DAMARI GANDY / UIC / '2016

“THE RISE FOUNDATION HAS HELPED ME MENTALLY PREPARE FOR ALL THAT COLLEGE HAS TO OFFER AS WELL AS HELPED ME FILL OUT A NUMER OF COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS IN AN EFFORT TO PAY MY TUITION. IN ADDITION, WALMART, A SPONSOR OF THE RISE FOUNDATION, HELPED FURNISH MY DORM ROOM WHICH HELPED ME SAVE MONEY ON DOOM ROOM SUPPLIES."

​We help underserved and at-risk youth access higher education opportunities and rise above adversity through empowerment, guidance, and support.

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Triana Meyers N.I.U C/O 2018

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