Our mission | Rise Above is dedicated to providing Massachusetts children in foster care with enriching activities, opportunities, and experiences. |
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Rise Above Foundation
Ways to help |
Put Together a Launch Box
Each year, hundreds of Massachusetts youth age out of the foster care system. Launch Boxes provide a few basic necessities as these young adults transition out on their own for the first time. A Launch Box is a plastic bin filled with basic supplies—such as towels, toiletries, and utensils—that will help young adults transition out… See full description
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Items we need now |
Donate Items for Care PackagesDid you know that less than 3% of foster youth go to college? Help us support foster youth who are defying the odds with college care packages! Each youth will receive a special package full of college essentials and goodies. We are accepting various items for care packages including:Gift cards:• Wal-Mart • Target • iTunes • Dunkin Donuts • Starbucks • Dominos • Papa Gino’sFood:• Easy Mac • Ramen • Candy and Gum • Mini cereal boxes • Granola bars • Microwave popcornOther:• Shipping supplies • Flash drives • Ear buds • Small/travel size toiletries • Monetary donations which we’ll use for all of the above |
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About us | Founded in 2009, Rise Above is a recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that was established to respond to the growing need to give youth in foster care opportunities that will give them a sense of normalcy, provide comfort, and build self-esteem. |
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