
Whether donating money, time, or expertise, your collaboration with Students Rising Above creates a world of opportunity for everyone.
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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 and a printer 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.
DONATE NOWVolunteer
Volunteers are crucial to the Students Rising Above mission. There are several ways for you to donate your time and expertise and be part of our students’ college journey.
Mentor Opportunities:
- Career Mentoring
- New Grad Mentor Program
- Summer Mentor Program
- Grad School Exploration
- Read more about our mentoring opportunities:
You can also…
- Provide internships and/or job opportunities for students
- Facilitate or volunteer at a workshop
To get involved with SRA, complete the form below and we will get back to you within 72 hours (3 business days).
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Become a Students Rising Above (SRA) Partner and help turn opportunity into reality.
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SRA ANNUAL 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.
FY 2019-2020
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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