Support SRA Students
Support Students Facing Systemic Barriers in Achieving Their Dreams.
Many young people, especially those from BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) and underserved communities, encounter barriers that make accessing higher education challenging. Often due to circumstances beyond their control, these students take on numerous responsibilities—such as caregiving and working hourly jobs to support themselves or their families—which can impact their educational journey. Together, we can ensure that every student has access to the resources and opportunities needed to thrive.
By supporting our programs, you help provide the mentorship, guidance, and tools that empower students to pursue higher education, graduate with a college degree, and build fulfilling careers and lives. Your contributions directly fuel efforts that uplift students, enabling them to reach their fullest potential and achieve their dreams.
When you give, every dollar supports services that make a real difference, helping to create a more inclusive world where every student can succeed.
Other Ways to Give
By including Students Rising Above (SRA) in your will or estate plans, you can make educational opportunities part of your legacy. A bequest is a simple way to support future generations by naming SRA as a beneficiary of a portion of your estate, specific assets, or the remainder after other bequests.
If you have a DAF, simply log into your account to make a grant recommendation to "Foundation for Students Rising Above."
SRA is pleased to accept gifts in the form of publicly traded stocks. To donate stock, please notify SRA's Director of Development, Dena Vongchanh, by email ([email protected]). This will allow us to share the pertinent brokerage details needed to initiate a stock gift donation. Thank you!
Foundation for Students Rising Above
PO Box 70777
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19176-0777
To make SRA’s gift processing more efficient, we now have a lockbox through our banking institution. The bank’s lockbox operations are located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, however, SRA is still based in San Francisco, California.
Partner with Students Rising Above through sponsorships, grants, or Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives.
Whether you’re an employer looking to make an impact or want to introduce us to your company, your support can empower students overcoming systemic barriers.
To explore partnership opportunities, please email Patricia Dalao, Institutional Giving Manager at [email protected].
In memory of longtime volunteer mentor and supporter, James Wallace, who passed away in May 2024. Jim's unwavering dedication touched countless lives, leaving a lasting legacy through the students he mentored. If you'd like to give in his honor, please visit: Jim Wallace Memorial Fund.
Turn your passion into impact for students from historically under resourced backgrounds.
Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, hitting a milestone, or taking on a fitness challenge, you can make a real difference for students from historically under-resourced backgrounds, including many who are the first in their families to attend college.
The money you raise will directly support programs and services that help students graduate from college and build their own path to success. Join us in creating a future where every student has the opportunity to achieve their goals. Start your fundraiser today and make a lasting difference!
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Volunteer
Become a Mentor
We’re looking for dedicated volunteers who are passionate about diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) to support our mission of empowering students overcoming systemic barriers. As a mentor, you’ll collaborate with our team, fellow volunteers, and students to enhance our organization’s impact, gaining valuable skills and experiences in the process.
Mentorship Opportunities Include:
- Career Mentoring: Guide students in career exploration and development.
- New Grad & Summer Mentor Programs: Provide targeted support to new graduates and summer students.
- Grad School Exploration: Assist with navigating postgraduate options.
- Career Development Workshops: Support organizational workshops aimed at skill enhancement.
Commitment & Requirements:
- Flexible Involvement: Choose to participate in one or multiple programs.
- Diverse Backgrounds Welcome: We encourage applicants from various industries and life experiences.
- Background Check: Required for long-term programs, conducted through Sterling Volunteers.
For more details and to apply, please visit our application form
Become an SRA Internship Partner
Help turn opportunity into reality for students overcoming systemic barriers. Internships provide crucial experience, professional networks, and career pathways—especially for first-generation and BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) students. Research shows that students who complete internships are significantly more likely to secure full-time employment after graduation.
By partnering with SRA, you can offer students the opportunity to build essential skills and gain the real-world experience needed to succeed. Your involvement can make a lasting impact on their futures.
For more details and to become an Internship Partner, email Jessica Loria, Career Development Program Manager.
Watch Ruby Lopez’s Internship Experience below:
PAST REPORTS
To request a hard copy of our Annual Report and / or copies of the organization's Form 1023, financial statements, and Forms 990, please contact us.