Rise Together

Club Description

Rise Together (RT) is a University of Virginia (UVA) student-led nonprofit organization that strives to lessen barriers Albemarle and Charlottesville college-bound, first-generation middle school and high school students face to postsecondary attainment by equipping them with the skills necessary to thrive in college. By training teams of UVA student facilitators (UVA facilitators) to serve as mentors and tutors, we promote measurable and lasting positive change for both mentees and mentors. Since our inception, we have provided enriching volunteer and community engagement opportunities that have empowered nearly 600 UVA students to become change agents within the Charlottesville community. We recognize that our own university community has the potential – and manpower – necessary to make a significant impact on those beyond our borders, thus we are constantly reminded of how important our relationships with our diverse low-income, first-generation students are.