About Us
OUR
MISSION
To provide resourceful informative services, to educate, and empower youth coming from a single parent household and their single parent on the college transition, transitioning from high school into an institution of higher learning.
OUR
MOTTO
No Child should be left behind, nor turned away due to a lack of funding and resources to go away to an institution of higher learning
OUR
VISION
To one day see everyone who walks through our program become empowered by their own success.
OUR HISTORY
"The Rise Foundation was born several years ago after my daughter and I began her quest for college. After applying and visiting various colleges in the US, my daughter chose to attend Spelman College located in Atlanta, Georgia. Oblivious to the expenses of attending this prestigious institution, I could not discourage her, but rather encourage her to pursue her dream of going away to college.
Several weeks after my daughter moved into her dorm, she received a letter from the school's financial aid office informing her that a percentage of her tuition was due immediately. Putting God first and knowing that he did not bring us this far to leave us, I was beyond thankful when blessings started to pour in from every direction and all of our debts and worries were no longer an issue.
Although I had overcome my personal battle, which I am truly thankful for, I could not help but wonder about other single parents who were also going through similar situations. I wanted to assist those who were not as fortunate as we were to fund their child's education.
Through all the struggles, I founded The Rise Foundation of Illinois. With this organization, I plan to not only provide resources for children of single-family households but also offer resources and workshops to help educate more single parents during the college planning process. My vision is to one day see everyone who comes through our program become empowered by their own success."
-Christine Tyler, Founder & President
Meet The Team
Marina P.
Social Media Manager/Web Designer
Marina Pruhs joined RISE in order to use her Marketing experience in a way that will benefit underrepresented or disadvantaged communities. In the past, she participated in Operation D.R.E.A.M., where she tutored students who came from environments that put them at particular risk for illiteracy. Although it was challenging, it was equally rewarding as it truly put into perspective how important these skills are in everyday life.
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Asante L.
Administrative Assistant/Event Support
Asante Lofton is an Administrative assistant and event support for the Rise Foundation because he believes everybody deserves a chance to pursue and exceed their education goals. Getting a late start on his own education journey, he strives to help youth get started earlier than he did himself.