LITERACY SUPPORT THROUGH GRANTS
The Rise Up Foundation periodically offers grants dedicated to nurturing education and empowering classrooms. When the pandemic first unfolded, we immediately provided funding for laptops, remote learning setups, and even rent and utility support for teachers. In addition, Rise Up has frequently partnered with other literacy organizations such as FirstBook and Reading Is Fundamental to provide larger support for broader impact.
On a monthly basis, we support teachers through giveaways on social media covering diverse categories to ensure a wide-reaching impact. The monthly giveaways span a spectrum of categories, exemplifying the foundation’s commitment to inclusivity, catering to the varied needs of classrooms and fostering community among our teacher followers. Rooted in a belief of the transformative influence of education, Rise Up actively seeks to make a positive difference by providing essential resources and fostering unique opportunities. To stay abreast of our grant and other funding opportunities, be sure to register for our newsletter and follow Alane on her socials.
First Book and Rise Up Foundation to Donate $100,000 for New Books and Disaster Recovery Research to Schools Devastated by Hurricane Harvey
WASHINGTON and ORANGE, Calif. (April 29, 2019)—First Book, the nonprofit social enterprise committed to equal access to quality education, and Rise Up Foundation, author Alane Adams’ nonprofit organization that promotes literacy in low-income communities, are partnering to bring $70,000 in new books this week to Houston-area schools still recovering from Hurricane Harvey, with an additional $30,000 for disaster recovery research. Adams is donating more than 8,000 of her own books, in addition to hosting school-wide assemblies at 13 Houston-area schools that were impacted by Hurricane Harvey on the importance of reading and writing, and providing funds to conduct focus groups to better understand the connection between disaster relief, books, reading, and social and emotional learning.
Rise Up Foundation to Donate $25,000 to RIF of Southern California
Partnering to bring literacy resources to the children of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA— September 2018— Rise Up Foundation is celebrating 10 years of supporting and providing resources towards literacy in September 2018. In honor of this important milestone, Rise Up is partnering with the Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) of Southern California to further their mission of getting much needed resources and books into the hands of over 100,000 schools and eager young readers in the Los Angeles region.
First Book and The Rise Up Foundation to Bring $130,000 in New Books to Schools, Programs Devastated by Natural Disasters
WASHINGTON and ORANGE, Calif. (January 29, 2019)—First Book, the nonprofit social enterprise committed to equal access to quality education, and the Rise Up Foundation, authorAlane Adams’ nonprofit that promotes literacy in low-income communities, today announced they are partnering to bring $130,000 in brand-new books to disaster-affected communities in Houston, and Northern California. The partnership kicks off this week with an 11,600-book donation to Lake County, Calif., where Adams will also conduct school-wide assemblies at 12schools devastated by last year’s Mendocino Complex Fire. Adams personally contributed 3,600 of the 11,600 books, and made a private donation to the Lake County Office of Education, which will be distributed to educators across six districts in the form of credits to purchase books on theFirst Book Marketplace (www.fbmarketplace.org).
OTHER GRANTS
Give A Million Campaign
Rise Up is proud to continue its partnership with First Book, an organization that provides access to new books, educational resources, and other essentials to children in need. Recently, Rise Up committed to matching $50,000 dollars in donations from others to support the organization’s Give a Million campaign to provide a million new books to kids during the December 2021 holiday season. Every dollar equals one new book in the hand of a child. Rise Up again committed $50,000 for the Give a Million campaign in 2022.
2022 Count on Me Grant Challenge
Rise Up’s Count on Me Challenge was designed to encourage students to use their imagination and express how books not only inspire them but are a source of comfort for them. Students were asked to submit videos set to music, showcasing how books inspire them. Rise Up awarded $19,000 dollars in grants to deserving schools to support their educational needs. These grants have helped to provide students with access to new books, educational resources, and other essentials that are vital to their learning and development. Watch the winning video:
2021 A Million Dreams Grant Challenge
Rise Up’s A Million Dreams Grant Challenge awarded $25,000 dollars in grants to schools to provide students with access to new books for their classroom and libraries. The challenge encouraged students to explore the ways in which books help their dreams come true. Watch the winning video: