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Monday 8:30am - 4pm Tuesday 8:30am - 4pm Wednesday 8:30am - 4pm Thursday 8:30am - 4pm Friday 8:30am - 4pm

RISE Augusta

RISE Augusta believes in the potential of all children to rise above adversity, stay in school, and achieve in life.

06/03/2026

At RISE Augusta, our mission is simple but powerful: Realize Individual Student Success Every Day.

Since 1997, we have worked alongside students and families in Augusta, helping children overcome barriers and reach their full potential through academic support, literacy programs, mentorship, and wraparound services.

Today, we proudly serve nearly 5,000 students each year across multiple schools and alternative education programs throughout Richmond County.

📚 What We Do:
• In-school academic and non-academic support
• After-school tutoring for struggling readers in grades K–3
• Literacy remediation and intervention programs
• Free books, school supplies, and basic needs assistance
• Support for teens and young adults preparing for life after high school through our STRIVE program

We believe:
✔️ Education is the key to future success
✔️ Literacy unlocks the doors to learning
✔️ Every child deserves encouragement, opportunity, and support
✔️ Communities grow stronger when students thrive

As an independent nonprofit since 2020, we continue expanding partnerships and deepening our impact where our community needs it most.

We are also honored to share that RISE Augusta has earned the 2026 Platinum Seal of Transparency as recognition of our commitment to accountability, integrity, and measurable community impact.

Together, we are building brighter futures for Augusta’s children and creating a culture of achievement across our community.

Join us as we RISE. 🌟

06/01/2026

✨ May the Force Be With Our Community ✨

What an incredible celebration at the HUB! 🚀💫 Families from across our community came together for a day filled with creativity, learning, laughter, and connection — and the Force was definitely strong with this one!

This amazing event was made possible through a powerful collaboration with the Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History led by Corey Rogers, alongside HUB partners RISE Augusta, Harris Literacy Center, Augusta Locally Grown, and the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System.

From exciting activities and unforgettable costumes to music, fellowship, and free Star Wars books for local children, the day was truly one to remember. 📚⭐

At RISE, we believe moments like these help inspire brighter futures and strengthen our community one family at a time. Thank you to every volunteer, partner, and family who joined us and helped make this event such a success.

Together, we’re proving that when a community rises together, the possibilities are truly galactic. 🌌

05/29/2026

Summer is approaching…don’t let reading skills slide! Strong reading, writing, and comprehension skills set students up for success in school and beyond. But without practice over the summer, those skills can slip. That’s where RISE Augusta steps in! 💚

Through tutoring and wraparound support, we partner with schools, families, and our community to help students stay on track and reach their full potential—year-round. 🌟

🙋‍♀️ Want to make a real impact this summer? Become a tutor and help a child keep learning, growing, and thriving! 📚💪

👉 Learn more & get involved today!

05/27/2026

A Heartfelt Thank You!

A big THANK YOU to Women in Philanthropy and the Power of the Purse for their incredible $25,000 grant! 🎉 This generous support will directly impact our literacy programs and help meet the basic needs of the students we serve—giving them the tools they need to succeed both in and out of the classroom. 📚✨

We are so grateful for this meaningful investment in Augusta’s children and their future.

05/25/2026

More than education: we provide real support when it matters most. At RISE Augusta, our Helping Hands Program goes beyond the classroom, connecting students to essential resources and care so they can focus on learning, growing, and succeeding. 📚✨

Because when barriers are removed, kids don’t just catch up...they thrive. 🙌

That’s the impact of Helping Hands.

👉 Learn more: https://bit.ly/4dM0ao0

05/22/2026

Friday Literacy Tip!

One of the easiest ways to boost a child’s reading skills?
👉 Let them hear great reading!

Listening to stories helps kids pick up new words, understand how sentences sound, and build confidence in how they speak and write. 💬✍️

🎧 Try it this weekend:
Read out loud together, play an audiobook, or turn on a story during downtime.

It’s simple, fun—and it makes a lasting impact.

05/20/2026

Get Augusta Reading!

RISE Augusta and the Harris Literacy Center have teamed up with community partners—including Richmond County Schools, Augusta University, RESA, and the Girl Scouts—to launch Get Augusta Reading, part of the statewide campaign to improve literacy.

With 75+ community members already involved, we’re working together to make sure every child in Augusta has the reading skills they need to succeed.

Literacy is more than an education issue—it’s a community mission. And we need YOU.

✨ Whether you’re an educator, business leader, volunteer, or supporter, there’s a place for you in this movement.

📖 Join us today: https://bit.ly/4n1Bv4K

05/18/2026

🎉⛳️ Today’s the day!
Our golfers are ready 🏌️‍♂️, the weather’s perfect ☀️, and the green is calling! 🌳

We’re thrilled to kick off the 4th Annual Drive FORE Kids Golf Tournament — all for a great cause! 💚

Let’s make a difference together: for education, our community, and the bright futures ahead.
Your support means everything! 🙌

05/15/2026

Don’t Let the Summer Slide Sneak Up!

Summer is almost here, but that doesn’t mean reading has to take a break! Keep young minds sharp and growing by making reading part of your summer routine. Just a few minutes a day can make a BIG difference when school starts back. ✨

📖 Read a book.
📖 Listen to a story.
📖 Make it fun!

Let’s keep those reading skills strong all summer long! 💙

Address

631 Chafee Avenue
Augusta, GA
30904

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4pm
Friday	8:30am - 4pm

Telephone

+17065507716

Website

http://riseaugusta.org/

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