Rhode Islanders Sponsoring Education

Now available for 2025-26 School Year

RISE SCHOLARSHIP
APPLICATION

Deadline to submit is March 5, 2025

APPLY today

Jim Hummel's Rhode Island Spotlight

RISE FEATURED IN PROVIDENCE JOURNAL

Through education and mentoring, we help kids with incarcerated parents succeed.

read article

Please give to this year's

spring APPEAL

Become a champion for children of incarcerated parents and make dreams of high school graduation—and beyond—a reality.

DONATE HERE

Please support the

TIMOTHY M. O'NEIL SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Help a student and honor the legacy of a dedicated RISE hero

DONATE HERE

Read all about us!

2022 RISE REPORT
TO Donors &
stakeholders

Please take a look at our new RISE Report to Donors & Stakeholders, showcasing our financial highlights from the 2021-2022 year.

Read our latest newsletter

RISE/REWIND
SPRING 2023

Hot off the digital presses!

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We couldn't have done it without you!

celebrating our
25th anniversary!

Making a lifetime of difference for the children of incarcerated parents.

We're Proud to Announce

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
KAITLIN DELLA GROTTA

Vision, energy and commitment as RISE begins its next 25 years!

Give this weekend, March 31-April 3!

support RISE with
401gives!

CLICK HERE TO GIVE!

Now available for 2022-23 School Year

RISE SCHOLARSHIP
APPLICATION

Deadline to submit is March 22, 2022

APPLY today

RISE is hiring!

part-time mentoring coordinator

Join our passionate and dedicated team!

Read all about us!

2019 RISE REPORT
TO Donors &
stakeholders

Please take a look at our new RISE Report to Donors & Stakeholders, highlighting our successes and activities from the 2018-2019 year.

Saturday April 23, 1:00 pm

join us!

Rev'd Indoor Cycling, Providence, RI

We couldn't have done it without you!

celebrating our
25th anniversary!

Making a lifetime of difference for the children of incarcerated parents.

Help us RISE on November 29!

giving tuesday 2022

The impact you'll make lasts a lifetime for the children of incarcerated parents.

Now available for 2023-24 School Year

RISE SCHOLARSHIP
APPLICATION

Deadline to submit is March 1, 2023

APPLY today


THE RISE MODEL

Help more amazing
kids like Juan

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THE RISE DEMO

Help more amazing
kids like Alicia

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RISE MENTORS

Approximately 40% of RISE mentors maintain their mentee relationship for over two years. Mentees range in age from 7 to 16 and live primarily in Providence, Pawtucket and Central Falls although RISE supports children throughout the state. RISE has a rigorous screening process for interested mentors, provides training and carefully matches mentors with mentees based on interests. As well, RISE staff checks in regularly with both families and mentors to monitor the relationship and assist with problem solving when necessary. RISE sponsors monthly events for mentor/mentee pairs that range from rock climbing to non-violence training. Mentor and mentee outings can include participating in activities such as college tours, visiting museums, athletic games, getting outside together (bike riding, hiking, walking), career exploration activities and engagement in arts programs.

Through participation in RISE Mentoring, both mentor and mentee are forever changed.


Our mission

To open up vistas and opportunities for our students to excite them about learning and living.

Our goal

Our mentors offer guidance, support and encouragement aimed at developing the competence and confidence of their mentee.