A Day in the Kitchen: Rise Above Teens Learn the Art of Pasta from a Food Network Chef During school vacation week, a dozen teens in foster care joined us for something a little different: aprons, flour-dusted countertops, and a real professional kitchen. Rise Above partnered with Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School in Fitchburg to host a hands-on pasta-making experience …
Delivered: 335 Care Packages
It can be tough growing up in foster care. Youth who do often face more challenges as they transition to adulthood and pursue post-secondary education. Without families, they miss out on the emotional and financial support that their peers rely on. On top of their studies, most youth work multiple jobs to afford school and often spend holidays alone. Rise …
Start Above
<– Click to watch clips from our Start Above for Sindi! Each year more than 25,000 youth age out of the foster care system in the United States. 40% will experience homelessness. 25% will be incarcerated. 54% will drop out of high school and less than 5% will earn a bachelor’s degree. Without the consistent family support to guide them …
Delivered: 362 Care Packages
Care Packages have now been delivered to 362 young adults who are defying the odds by enrolling in college or a vocational program beyond high school. Thank you to generous donations, each box was was filled with study snacks, hygiene and school supplies, gift cards and encouraging notes and cards! We were excited to team up with The Hanover Insurance …
Delivered! 335 Care Packages
“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 …
Cheers to Spring event in Framingham
Join us in the outdoor beer garden in support of Rise Above’s mission! Admission is free for this special event featuring raffles, great food and drinks and lots of fun! Click to register!
Fostering Smiles: Springfield Reception
Stop by the White Lion Brewing Co. on Thursday, November 21 between 5pm and 8pm for drinks, snacks and raffles to benefit Rise Above. Admission is free and there will be a cash bar. We hope to see you there!
