Raise Up Mentoring & Scholarship Program

Raise Up Mentoring & Scholarship Program Executive Director--Allyson Thornton
Program Director--Jean Rebecca

In Fall 2010 we began our first year of Raise Up with eight young men who are sophomores at North Charleston High School. The eight have been divided into teams of four and will compete against the other team for scholarship dollars. The program focuses on the following topics: Education, Personal Finance, Business, Community Involvement, Social Awareness and Ettiquette.

Meet Jaylen Links, Student Success Coach!Jaylen’s story has come full circle. After being part of the Raise Up Program h...
09/10/2026

Meet Jaylen Links, Student Success Coach!

Jaylen’s story has come full circle. After being part of the Raise Up Program himself, he is now helping other students as a Student Success Coach.

In his role, Jaylen supports students as they work toward their goals, overcome challenges, and stay on track for success. His own experience gives him a unique perspective and allows him to connect with the students he serves in a meaningful way.

We’re proud to have Jaylen giving back and helping the next generation of students succeed.

07/20/2026

At Raise Up, we love creating opportunities that help our students gain confidence and prepare for professional environments beyond the classroom.

As part of our Dining Etiquette series, Roberto Del Rosario shared this reflection:

“The dining etiquette experience was really great. I learned a lot of things that I did not know before. I liked learning both dining styles, including the continental style, and how to eat professionally in formal settings.”

Experiences like these help our students build the confidence and life skills needed to succeed in future careers and professional relationships.
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07/13/2026

At Raise Up, we love providing experiences that help our students learn practical skills while building confidence for future opportunities.

As part of our Dining Etiquette series, David Powell shared this reflection:

“I feel like it was very fun because she taught us the difference between certain knives and things that I really didn’t know before. I feel like she did a great job explaining everything to us.”

Through experiences like these, our students gain valuable knowledge and confidence that will serve them well in professional and social settings alike.
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07/06/2026

At Raise Up, we love creating opportunities for students to learn skills that build confidence both personally and professionally.

As part of our Dining Etiquette series, Anthony Simmons shared this reflection:

“It was a good experience. It really taught me a lot I never knew before. Usually I would just use the fork regularly, but it taught me how to properly place utensils, step away from the table respectfully, and not just how to dine in America, but continentally too. It taught me more than I ever thought I would need to know.”

Experiences like these help our students feel prepared, confident, and ready for future professional settings and opportunities.
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06/29/2026

At Raise Up, we love creating experiences that help our students build confidence and develop skills they’ll carry with them into future opportunities.

As part of our Dining Etiquette series, Keaton Wright shared this reflection:

“I think the dining etiquette was really good. It taught me a lot of the basics that I just didn’t know, like continental and American dining styles, different spoons, what a charger is, and the different cups used at the table. I’m definitely going to use what I learned in the future, and I feel like the dining etiquette experience was really helpful.”

From professional dinners to future career opportunities, learning these skills helps students feel more confident and prepared in any setting.
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06/22/2026

At Raise Up, we love providing opportunities that help students grow in confidence and prepare for future success beyond the classroom.

As part of our Dining Etiquette series, Edgar Landaverde shared this reflection:

“I think that it was amazing, and it showed us how to be proper in the most serious situations.”

From formal dinners to professional settings, experiences like these help our students build confidence, develop important life skills, and learn how to carry themselves with professionalism in any environment.
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06/15/2026

At Raise Up, we love creating experiences that introduce our students to new skills, perspectives, and opportunities beyond the classroom.

As part of our Dining Etiquette series, Daymon Walker shared this reflection:

“It was really nice. The food was good, and I liked learning about the different ways people eat around the world and the different dining styles. I also learned where to place your forks and spoons and things like that.”

Learning proper dining etiquette helps students feel more confident in professional and social settings while exposing them to customs and experiences they may encounter in the future.
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06/08/2026

At Raise Up, we love creating experiences that help students grow in confidence and prepare for future opportunities.

As part of our Dining Etiquette series, Lester Raymundo shared this reflection:

“The dining etiquette experience showed me how I can be presentable with companies and how I can show that I’m formal in different situations. It also taught me how I can continue to grow along the way.”

Experiences like these help students build professionalism, confidence, and communication skills that will serve them well in future careers and leadership opportunities.
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06/02/2026

At Raise Up, we love creating experiences that help students step outside their comfort zones and gain confidence in new environments.

As part of our Dining Etiquette series, Emanuel Cary Ojeda shared this reflection:

“When I first got there, I was confused because I didn’t know how to eat in that setting. But then she taught us the continental and American dining styles, and it was all new to me because I didn’t know that before. Now, I feel like I’m ready to keep dining with confidence.”

Learning dining etiquette helps students feel more prepared, confident, and comfortable in professional and formal settings they may encounter in the future.
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05/26/2026

At Raise Up, we love celebrating the unique talents, leadership, and dedication our students bring to everything they do.

Keaton Wright shared about the extracurricular activities he’s involved in:

“I’m in marching band, drumline, and wrestling, and probably my favorite is marching band and drumline because I really got into the snare drum recently. As of last year, I’m already the drum captain, so I feel like it’s really, really interesting. But wrestling has grown on me too.”

From leading in drumline to competing in wrestling, Keaton continues to challenge himself, grow his skills, and step into leadership opportunities both on and off the field.
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