RISE Providence

10/15/2026

“We’re both resilient and persistent, but it also gave us what we needed to try to do better for ourselves.”
— Eulanda Young, RISE parent 💗

When a child has support, the impact can reach the whole family.

In The New Bedford Light, Eulanda shares how RISE helped her daughters access an education that opened doors—and how that support helped her and her husband move forward, too.

This is why we do this work. Scholarships, mentoring, and people who show up and believe in our kids. The possibilities grow from there.

Thank you, Eulanda, for sharing your family’s story.

Read the article:

A group of local nonprofits provide tuition assistance to low-income children of parents with histories of substance use disorder or incarceration.

10/14/2026

🎃👻 You're Invited to RISE's Second Annual Safe Space Halloween Party! 🎃

Calling all RISE students and families - past, present, and future! 🧡

Join us for a spooktacular evening of Halloween fun, community, and celebration! We're teaming up with Lead By Example and A'Cruz Restaurant & Grill to create a fun, welcoming space for our RISE families to come together!

🗓️ Tuesday, October 27
⏰ 6:00 to 9:00 PM
📍 249 Main Street, Pawtucket (Same location as our Back-to-School Party!)

Enjoy delicious food, pumpkin painting, Halloween goodie bags, and plenty of festive fun! Best of all, this event is completely FREE! 🎉

🧡 Planning to join us? Please RSVP and let us know how many adults and children will be attending so we can make sure there's enough food and goodies for everyone!

We can't wait to celebrate with our RISE community! 🎃✨

09/30/2026

The RISE Scholarship Application opens TOMORROW!

Applications for the 2027–2028 academic year will be available beginning October 1 at www.riseonline.org.

RISE supports Rhode Island students affected by parental incarceration by helping families access educational opportunities and providing support throughout their academic journey.

Applicants will be asked to submit:
- A completed scholarship application
- Student reflection or parent/caregiver response
- Most recent report card
- Documentation of parental arrest or incarceration
- Financial information and proof of income
- A current photo of the student
- Rhode Island school acceptance letter(s), when available

Application deadline: February 1, 2027
Awards anticipated: Mid-May 2027

Need help completing the application or gathering required documentation? Please reach out to RISE - we’re happy to help!

Apply online beginning tomorrow through the RISE Scholarship Portal at www.riseonline.org!

09/17/2026

✨ Our new website is LIVE! ✨

We’re excited to share the newly updated RISE website! 💙

Whether you’re a student, family, mentor, supporter, or simply want to learn more about our work, our refreshed site makes it easier to explore RISE, learn about our scholarship and mentoring programs, meet our scholars, staff members and Board, and find ways to get involved.

Take a look around and see what’s new! 👀💻

🌐 Visit us at riseonline.org

09/03/2026

A new school year brings new teachers, new routines, new opportunities - and for some students, a whole new school! 🍎📚✨

Remember: you don’t have to have everything figured out on day one. Give yourself time to settle in, try something new, and find the routine that works for you.

Here’s to starting the year strong, taking it one day at a time, and making this school year a great one. 💛

We’re cheering on all of our RISE students as they begin another year! 🎉

09/01/2026

🍎📚 Hello, September! ✏️🍂

We’re kicking off a new month and a brand-new school year feeling extra grateful! 💛 On August 22, we had such a great time celebrating at our RISE Back-to-School Party with our amazing students and families. It was the perfect way to reconnect, have some fun, and get excited for the year ahead!

As our students head back to the classroom, we’re wishing everyone a year filled with growth, confidence, new experiences, and plenty of reasons to be proud. 🎒✨

💭 RISE students: What’s one goal you have for September, or for this school year? Whether it’s improving your grades, trying something new, making new friends, or simply giving yourself your best effort, we’d love to hear it in the comments!

Here’s to a great September and an even better school year! 🍎📓💫

08/24/2026

Help RISE students celebrate their upcoming proms, homecomings & school dances feeling confident and dressed for the occasion! 💃🕺

We’re collecting new and gently used formalwear, including dresses, suits, dress clothes, shoes, ties, purses, and accessories. 👗👔👞👜

💛 All donations to RISE are tax-deductible!

Interested in donating? Get in touch with us to learn more:
📲 DM us right here on Instagram or Facebook
📞 Call: (401) 421-2010
📧 Email Kaitlin: [email protected]

Your donation can help make a special night even more memorable for a RISE student! ✨🪩

08/17/2026

Summer isn’t over just yet! ☀️

As the days get a little shorter and a new school year gets closer, we’re taking a moment to look back on all the memories made this summer.

RISE students and families, we want to hear from you! 🌊🍦🌻 What was a favorite moment, adventure, or memory from your summer?

Finish the sentence in the comments:

💭 “One of my favorite memories from this summer is…”

08/04/2026

Make a splash for RISE this August! 🌊🛍️

Every reusable Community Bag purchased at our participating Stop & Shop helps support RISE students. For every $2.50 Community Bag sold, $1 is donated directly to RISE - making it an easy way to give back while you shop.

📍 Shop at:
Stop & Shop
1925 Pawtucket Avenue
East Providence, RI 02914

Small actions create big waves. 🌊 Thank you for helping us empower students and invest in brighter futures, one bag at a time! 💙

08/04/2026

Make a splash for RISE this August! 🌊🛍️

Every reusable Community Bag purchased at the Stop & Shop located at 1925 Pawtucket Avenue, East Providence, RI helps support RISE students. For every $2.50 Community Bag sold, $1 is donated directly to RISE - making it an easy way to give back while you shop.

Small actions create big waves. 🌊 Thank you for helping us empower students and invest in brighter futures, one bag at a time! 💙