Support Low-Income and BIPOC Students to Thrive.
Millions of students from low-income and BIPOC communities face systemic barriers that limit access to education and opportunities. Financial constraints, inequitable resources, and systemic biases make it harder for them to stay in school and pursue their dreams.
Your support makes a real difference. By contributing your time, expertise, or financial resources, you help provide vital mentorship, career guidance, and financial assistance, opening doors for students who need it most. Together, we can create a future where every student has the chance to succeed.
100% of your donation goes directly to funding programs and services that benefit these students.
HOW CAN I HELP?
Donate
An investment that keeps giving. For every $1.00 spent on the SRA program, over $4.00 is returned as direct fiscal benefits represented by increases in federal and state tax receipts (and reductions in federal and state benefits) over the lifetime of SRA students as compared to other low-income, first-generation college students entering four-year colleges1.
College tuition for two students for one year
College dorm supplies for ten students
One laptop for one student
One year of textbooks
Provides transportation home from college
Miscellaneous school supplies
Everything you give makes a difference. Your generosity helps deliver life-changing opportunity through college and careers.
Additional Ways to Support: Check, stocks, or Donor Advised Funds (DAFs)
Mentoring
Join Our Mentor Network at SRA 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 below.
Mentoring Volunteer Application
Partner
Become a Students Rising Above (SRA) Partner and help turn opportunity into reality.
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SRA IMPACT REPORT 2023
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.
SRA EVENTS
Our events are a great way to get involved and celebrate Students Rising Above. Check out our upcoming events below for more info.
Leading With Change
- Thursday, March 24, 2022
- Virtual Event
Join us virtually on March 24th, 6:00 pm PT for SRA’s 2022 Gala! Tune in for an evening of inspiration & celebration with SRA students & alumni, who will share how they’ve forged their paths, found success in their own …
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Walk The Walk Fundraising Campaign
- Saturday, May 01, 2021
- Your Location
21 days to fundraise in honor of our 2021 graduates!
Lace up your shoes and get going May 1st – May 21st, 2021
Virtual Fund their Future Celebration
- Wednesday, September 02, 2020
- Virtual Event
Please join us for Student Rising Above’s Virtual Fund their Future Celebration on Wednesday, September 2nd in place of our 17th Annual SRA Gala. This September 2nd, our event will not just be different than any other, it will be more crucial …
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Celebrate 20 Years of Redefining the Future
- Thursday, November 29, 2018
- Autodesk 1 Market Street San Francisco CA
Please join Students Rising Above, as we celebrate our 20th year of redefining the future and honor your support and commitment to empowering our future leaders. Award-winning journalist and Students Rising Above Co-Founder Wendy Tokuda will moderate a panel discussion, along …
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Fifth Annual Named Scholar Luncheon
- Wednesday, July 25, 2018
- Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
Our Fifth Annual Named Scholar Luncheon will be held on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at the Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco. Named Scholar donors are invited to join this intimate gathering of students, donors and select SRA stakeholders in celebration of your …
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Students Rising Above 16th Annual Gala
- Thursday, March 21, 2019
- Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
Save the Date Students Rising Above 16th Annual Gala March 21, 2019 Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco The Students Rising Above Annual Gala is a heartfelt and inspirational evening. Join us as we celebrate students pursuing their dreams through college education and …
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Whether donating money, time, or expertise, your collaboration with Students Rising Above creates a world of opportunity for everyone.
1. Economic Returns to the Students Rising Above Program, Clive R. Belfield, Queens College, City University of New York