“I just wanted to email you and say I really appreciate what you guys are doing. I’m a freshman in college and I’ve been struggling and there’s a card in the box that really made my day. My family hasn’t really been the greatest… so I haven’t had anyone [to] just say you got this or good job. And so the card really really made my day. What you guys are doing is really really great and you guys are making a difference.” -Young adult
This young adult and 360 more received a care package from Rise Above in November! Each package was filled to the brim with study snacks, hygiene and school supplies, gift cards and encouraging notes and cards and shipped them directly to young adults who are defying the odds by enrolling in college or a vocational program beyond high school.
We are so grateful to the many, many individuals, groups and companies who donations and drives made this project a reality! Special thanks to our amazing volunteers who helped organize drives, sort donation and gift cards and assembled the packages.
How can I help?
Our next batch of Care Packages will go out in Spring 2025. We’ll be collecting snacks, hygiene items, study supplies and gift cards. Now’s the time to organize your group (workplace, community or faith group and families) to host a donation drive for us. The list of items we need is here.
How can I get a Care Package? Or, I know someone who would love a Care Package:
The sign-up up link will be available in March 2025. Check back here or watch your emails from us.