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

THE RISE FOUNDATION
April 2026 NEWSLETTER

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As a small nonprofit organization, every donation makes a difference. Contributions help us host impactful events and workshops, provide students with valuable resources and information, support community outreach efforts, fund scholarships, and continue empowering youth and families through education and opportunity. 

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Our Motto

No Child should be left behind, nor turned away due to a lack of funding and resources to go away to an institution of higher learning

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.

We provide Youth Mentors

To offer a unique experience, 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 FOMD THE SUBURBS AND I WANTED TO BRIDGE THE GAP BETWEEN THAT. WE HAVE TO SUPPORT EACH OTHER, GROW, AND LEARN WITH EACH OTHER. I LOVE BEING A PART OF 'GIRLS IN PEARLS' AND THE RISE FOUNDATION BECAUSE IT'S 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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