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“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 …

<– 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 …

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!

Whether you are a foster care alum, donor, foster parent, social worker or community partner, YOU have been instrumental in helping Rise Above support thousands of youth in foster care over the last 15 years. We welcome you to share how Rise Above has made a positive difference in your life. Option 1: Write your story. Click the submit button below to …

Who am I? Where do I belong? What is my purpose? Rise Above’s partnership with Compass has resulted in a successful year-long, three-part leadership and service experience for a cohort of 14 young adults who have experienced foster care. Our first stop was a week in the NH White Mountains last summer filled with challenging hikes, team building activities, a …