We were deeply honored to receive the 2018 Commissioner’s Community Leadership Award as part of DCF’s annual Foster and Adoptive Parent Recognition Brunch earlier this month. It was humbling to be recognized for our work alongside the incredible foster and adoptive parents also receiving awards.
Giving the gift of play to a child
In honor of May being Foster Care Month, Rise Above was part of a very special day for little Mya and her forever family, who recently made her adoption from foster care official! In partnership with Pelletier Properties, we were thrilled to reveal to them a beautiful new playroom. Check out this video newcoverage from NBC10 Boston of the moment we welcomed Mya into her new room.
Partnering to serve more Lowell youth
We’re honored to be the recipient of a $10,000 grant from NETSCOUT’s Heart of Giving Program in partnership with the Greater Lowell Community Foundation! This support will enable us to increase the number of youth in foster care in Lowell area we will be able to give the chance to try new activities, pursue a passion or achieve their educational goals. Thank you, NETSCOUT, …
Scholarship Opportunity
We’re now accepting applications for our annual Mercedes Legacy of Smiles Scholarship. In memory of Rise Above’s co-founder, Mercedes Ramirez-Newkirk, we are excited to offer a $1,500 award to one student who will be enrolled in college during the 2018-2019 academic year. The scholarship is designed to reward an individual who has spent time in the Massachusetts foster care system and …
Annual Comedy Show raises more than $21,000 for Rise Above’s mission
More than 200 supporters joined us for a night of laughter, games, raffles and great food. The event raised over $21,000 for kids in foster care! Thank you James’ Breakfast and More, SEIU Local 509, Enlightened Interventions, LLC, PS Event Rentals, Exhibit ‘A’ Brewing Company, Reliant Medical Group and Milford National Bank for your generous support!