PROJECT RISE
Project RISE is an academic enrichment, employment, and scholarship program transforming the lives of underserved young people from historically marginalized communities, with a focus on students of color.
The dual mission of Project RISE is to provide high touch academic enrichment, employment, and scholarship opportunities for young people, while seeking to improve secondary schools, trade schools, institutions of higher education, and the work force with more robust, diverse pipelines of talented, hard-working students.
Preparing Today’s Students for Tomorrow’s Success
Summer 2025 Enrollment Now Open
Project RISE launches in July 2025 with two locations: RISE@Saint John Paul II Lower Mills and RISE@Mother Caroline Academy. This six-week summer program, paired with year-round enrichment opportunities, is designed for highly motivated students in grades 6–12 from traditionally underserved communities in Greater Boston and the South Shore.
We’re committed to preparing students for the rigors of high school, college, and the workforce. But more than that, we focus on developing the whole child, supporting academic growth alongside social, cultural, and emotional well-being.
Who Can Apply?
We welcome rising 6th–12th grade students who are eager to learn and grow. While we consider academic performance and character, strong attendance and commitment are the most important factors in our selection process.
We are actively partnering with local schools, organizations, and families to identify and support students ready to take the next step.
Invest in RISE
Project RISE is working closely with individuals, public school districts, and institutions committed to stemming the harmful effects of two plagues ravaging our country and having a disproportionate effect on students and communities of color: systemic racism and COVID-19. We invite your financial support as we enroll students and hire staff.
Your financial investment in RISE provides access to families with limited financial resources, allowing their children to participate in our academic and cultural enrichment program for the summer of 2025. It will take a tremendous collective effort if we are going to change the lives of so many students in need of support. The financial contribution from a variety of donors will help eliminate the "opportunity gap" for many of the underserved families that Project RISE serves.
Many thanks in advance for your consideration and encouragement.