RiseUp Fund

02/19/2025

Thanks to Wells Fargo who is uplifting communities in Philadelphia through the NeighborhoodLIFT program. RiseUp is only one of two approved HUD-housing counseling agencies offering this $15,000 grant. Come see us at our launch event being held all day today at The Enterprise Center . Get started at https://riseupfund.org. Fulton Bank First Citizens Community Bank Quaint Oak Bank WSFS Bank Univest Financial Affordable Housing Centers - AHCOPA HomeFree-USA

11/12/2024

Todos estan invitados!

08/18/2024

Safety, pride, and generational wealth are just a few of the reasons RiseUp families want their own home. What's yours?

03/24/2024

Fewer than 1% of all non-profits achieve Platinum Transparency status from Guidestar/Candid. RiseUp Fund is one of them: Truthful. Trusted. Transparent.

03/11/2024

RiseUp is hosting a FREE Financial Wellness Fair on May 11 from 10AM - 2PM at the Dornsife Center for Neighborhood Partnerships in Powellton. Attendees will learn about credit/restoring credit, choosing a proper credit card, saving for large items, retirement plans, and buying a home. Qualified attendees can also apply for one of our $5000 grants toward closing costs. Secure your ticket at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/796278720087

02/15/2024

RiseUp is thrilled to be recognized as a HUD-certified housing counseling agency! Thank you for HomeFree-USA for all of your support--we are excited to be a part of your network and continue our important work.

12/15/2023

Due to a generous partnership with Inspectify, RiseUp Fund is now offering free home inspections to qualified, low-moderate-income families in the Philadelphia region! This is yet another way we are helping to reduce the racial homeownership gap--by providing value-add services that lessen the immediate financial burden for first-time, low-income families. You can learn more about this program, and all of our programs, at

Your donation will go directly to supporting RiseUp families via closing cost assistance grants, education, and mentoring.

11/28/2023

Part of what makes the holidays so special is having a home in which to celebrate them. Unfortunately, there are still many barriers to homeownership for underserved communities. This is why the RiseUp Fund was started.

Since our inception in 2021, we have:
* Contributed over $200,000 in grants and services to underserved communities
* Educated over 400 low-to-moderate-income families
* Amassed over 1,100 volunteer hours

This holiday season, we're doubling down on our commitment to ensure that more people can truly be "home for the holidays." There will always be those who can benefit from the compassion and assistance of their community. Will you help us ensure more families have a place where they can build their dreams, celebrate traditions, and create lasting memories? Thank you for your support by donating during this Giving Tuesday at

Your investment in the RiseUp Fund will go directly to assisting low-to-moderate income families achieve the dream of homeownership.

11/23/2023

Even amid turmoil in the world—both near and far—there is much to be thankful for this Thanksgiving. Here is just a small list of what—and who—we are grateful for:



· The 400+ families who have gone through one or more of our programs which focus on financial literacy and homeownership.

· The dozens of volunteers who give of their time to mentor and guide our clients through their first year of homeownership.

· The United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey who partners with us to offer a double-matched savings program which accelerates savings toward homeownership.

· Inspectify, a new partner that allows us to offer free home inspections for qualified, low-income homebuyers. Applications can be found on our website at www.riseupfund.org/inspectify.

· Our esteemed Board of Directors—past and present—who guide our strategy to assist as many low-income families into greater generational wealth creation. Thank you Mike Maher, David Robinson Jr., Brian Murray, Jay Minkoff, Ben Pitts, Keith Leaphart, Noelle St.Clair Lentz, Soneyet Muhammad

· Donors like Houwzer, ESSA Bank & Trust, William Penn Bank, University Place Associates, Woodforest National Bank, Brandywine Realty Trust, who permit us to continue our work.



Whether you are gathering in your newly purchased home, in your current rented abode, or visiting someone else’s home, RiseUp wishes you a Thanksgiving filled love and hope.

03/06/2023

We've got the perfect excuse to eat out this week! Order from honeygrow, 110 S. 16th Street, tomorrow (Tuesday, March 7th) during 10:30 AM - 10:30 PM and 20% of your sales will be donated back to RiseUp Fund. Your support is MUCH appreciated and all you need to do is order online using the promo code GIVE100 or in store mentioning Houwzer/RiseUp Fund! RSVP & details here: www.groupraise.com/events/245180

Commit to Eat in support of Houwzer at honeygrow on Mar 7

01/04/2023

Is one of your new year's goals to get your finances in order and buy your first home? Whether you are low on income, low on savings, or maybe low on hope, join us this Thursday from 6-8pm for the first homebuyer education session specifically geared toward low-income earners. We will help you get on track to meet your goals.

12/12/2022

Acquisition of Denver-based brokerage Trelora increases Houwzer’s footprint to 14 states spanning coast to coast, adds to management team, and expands business lines