Reaching and Inspiring Success Through Education

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Our Mission

RISE is a not-for-profit organization that works closely with families and educators to provide children in East Palo Alto with a strong academic foundation and the self-confidence necessary to excel in life. RISE is committed to offering ongoing and collaborative support starting from infancy with the goal that children begin school at grade level and continue to succeed as we support them through their educational journey. It is our desire that students will leave us eager to inspire future generations to make a lasting impact on the community.

The Lives We Impact

The McGee family is beyond blessed to have the opportunity to be a part of the RISE program. Raising a child in East Palo Alto is not an easy task, and with the help of RISE our daughter has become more confident than she has ever been. Without having the proper resources and being financially privileged it’s extremely hard for a child to succeed, especially alongside children who are upperclass. RISE has knocked down many obstacles that were once weighing our family down. Our daughter has a new love for school and we are proud to say this program has contributed to that tremendously.

– McGee Family

Through RISE our daughter has learned to become independent. She loves RISE. She enjoys being a part of the program and speaks highly of her teachers and friends. She has improved a lot with the help from the staff at RISE.

– Aquino Family

My daughter goes to RISE because we at home cannot help her with all the things she does for school. She has advanced a lot while at RISE not only in school, but as a human being. She feels more confident in the things she does now than she did a year ago.

– Martinez-Luna Family

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RISE operates through the generosity of people who share our desire to make a difference. We are grateful to those who have already helped us get our programs off the ground. We look forward to continuing our current programs, as well as growing and expanding so that we are able to reach more kids and families. Please help us make this possible by donating today!

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