Our Mission

Rising Together Foundation creates, administers, and supports programs for under-served Memphis-area students delivering academic enrichment, financial literacy, leadership development, and physical fitness. With support from personal relationships, civic exposure, and financial assistance, youth become equipped for a lifetime of leadership and service.

Rising Together is dedicated to serving and supporting elementary, middle, and high school students by creating, administering, and supporting excellent academic, leadership, and social programs and events and to providing necessary financial assistance so that disadvantaged students from under-served communities may participate. These programs and events are a collaborative effort by individuals representing public and independent primary and secondary schools, universities and colleges, and other organizations dedicated to excellence in education and leadership.

RTF promotes high academic, leadership, and character standards and broadens peer relationships among students throughout the greater community. Designed to foster academic preparedness for a group of emerging academic and social leaders, the programs and events develop and connect future leaders of our community.