RISE Providence

05/27/2026

🌟 Every child deserves the chance to dream beyond their circumstances. 🌟

At RISE, we support students affected by parental incarceration through education, mentoring, and a caring community that believes in their future. This spring, we’re working to raise $35,000 by June 30 to ensure our scholars continue receiving the tuition support, mentoring, and opportunities they deserve.

For many of our students, RISE is more than a scholarship - it’s stability, encouragement, and someone who believes in them every step of the way. 💙

📅 Important Date:
🗓️ Spring Appeal Deadline: June 30, 2026

Every donation helps open the door to possibility for a student in Rhode Island.

✨ Give today and help a student write a new chapter.

Link to donate: https://givebutter.com/UEYYUr

05/19/2026

Sneak Peek of Tonight's Graduation Celebration!!

Thank you Taylor Jaida
Catherine Noworryingevents Edwards

05/13/2026

Some people have a way of making everyone around them feel seen. Tim O’Neil was one of those people.

Today marks four years since we lost Tim O'Neil, a powerful presence in the RISE community. His kindness, generosity, and belief in the power of education continue to impact the lives of RISE students every day.

Through the Timothy M. O’Neil Scholarship Fund, his legacy lives on by helping students access education, mentoring, and opportunities to build brighter futures. This year, the first-ever recipient of the scholarship, Jaylen, will graduate from Bishop Hendricken and continue his journey at UMass Dartmouth this fall - a powerful reflection of everything Tim believed in.

We invite you to honor Tim by donating to the scholarship in his name and helping RISE invest in students like Jaylen, reminding them that they are seen, valued, and capable of achieving great things.❤️

Link to donate: https://givebutter.com/UEYYUr

04/17/2026

Ainsley joined RISE to give back to her community - and found something even more meaningful: a connection that feels like family. 💙

From ice skating adventures to everyday moments of laughter, Ainsley and her mentee have built a bond rooted in trust, kindness, and simply showing up. One moment that stood out? Watching her mentee help a younger child on the ice - without hesitation - reminding us all how powerful small acts of kindness can be.

For Ainsley, mentorship isn’t about being perfect - it’s about being present. And through that presence, she’s helping shape confidence, compassion, and joy in the next generation.

Thinking about becoming a mentor? Take Ainsley’s advice: just start - you never know the impact you’ll have. Head to www.riseonline.org to learn more!

04/15/2026

Our latest RISE Rewind: Winter/Spring 2026 newsletter is here! 💙

In this issue, you’ll read about the powerful legacy of kindness behind the Tim O’Neil Scholarship Fund, hear directly from one of our scholars about how RISE is shaping his future, and get an inside look at the impact of mentoring through both alumni and mentor stories.

You’ll also find a message from our Executive Director, highlights from our partner schools, a celebration of our 2026 grant supporters, and a deeper look at who our students and mentees are through our latest demographic report.

Every story reflects what’s possible when a community comes together to support young people.

📖 Read the full newsletter:
https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/5bce3b3916bb597a9a665687/69de6848e158d60bd19885b0_RISE_Rewind_Winter-Spring_2026_12pp_FNL.pdf

04/09/2026

👋 Welcome to RISE’s social media page!

We’re so glad you’re here 💙

RISE (Rhode Islanders Sponsoring Education) supports students affected by parental incarceration through access to private education, mentoring, and a strong community of support. Our mission is to help break cycles and create new opportunities for the next generation.

From scholarships to one-on-one mentoring, we walk alongside our students every step of the way.

✨ 100% high school graduation rate for the past 13 years of our Scholarship Program
🎓 Students have gone on to Brown, Cornell, BU, URI, and more

Thanks for being part of our community!

03/31/2026

✨ It’s here - 401Gives!

Today, Rhode Islanders are coming together to support the nonprofits that strengthen our communities - and we’re proud to be part of it. 💛

At RISE, we provide scholarships, mentoring, and support to children whose parents are or have been incarcerated - helping them build brighter futures through education. 

Every gift, no matter the size, makes a real difference.

💻 Donate through this link:
https://www.401gives.org/organizations/rhode-islanders-sponsoring-education

Together, we can break cycles and create opportunity.

03/31/2026

is today and we are joining nonprofits all over Rhode Island to raise critical funds for our students! Please consider a donation, no matter the size, and help us to empower students through education and mentoring!

I’m ready to support Rhode Islanders Sponsoring Education on March 31, 2026 during 401 Gives 2026. Learn more about Rhode Islanders Sponsoring Education and all the other organizations participating in 401 Gives 2026.

03/31/2026

Time is running out for high school seniors in Rhode Island to apply for more than $4 million in scholarships.

03/28/2026

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