Children Rising

Children Rising Enabling children to succeed in school ... and in life. Learn more: [email protected]

Children Rising is an Oakland education nonprofit whose mission is to nurture and equip children to rise above the challenges created by generations of poverty, violence, and educational inequity. Our Vision is that every struggling child is reached by a caring community at a critical time in their life to nurture hope, the courage to dream, and the opportunity to thrive. Through our community eng

agement model, we are educating and energizing the broader community; recruiting, training, and supporting an array of highly skilled and experienced tutors and mentors; developing key strategic partnerships with schools and community partners; and empowering thousands of children and youth to rise above the challenges they face. You can always get to know us a little more through our blog:
https://children-rising.org/news-events/blog/

Something new and joyful took root at Children Rising this summer. ☀️At our first Children Rising Family Festival, child...
09/03/2026

Something new and joyful took root at Children Rising this summer. ☀️

At our first Children Rising Family Festival, children and families gathered with tutors, volunteers, staff, and community partners for food, music, games, learning, and plenty of laughter.

More than anything, the day brought the Circle of Care together in one place—celebrating children’s growth and the relationships that help them keep learning.

Thanks to everyone who helped make this new tradition possible. ❤️

Read the story: https://www.children-rising.org/2026/09/03/children-rising-family-festival-celebrates-community/

What if every Oakland school we serve had a nearby faith or civic partner ready to listen, show up, and help?Children Ri...
09/01/2026

What if every Oakland school we serve had a nearby faith or civic partner ready to listen, show up, and help?

Children Rising is renewing one of the ideas at the heart of our beginnings: connecting schools with caring community partners who can provide practical support beyond tutoring and family engagement.

Through a new School Wish List, school leaders tell us what would help most. Then we help connect those needs with churches, civic groups, businesses, and other community partners ready to respond.

See how this model is already flourishing at Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary through its partnership with Resurrection Oakland Church.

Read more 👉 https://www.children-rising.org/2026/09/01/oakland-school-partnerships-a-wider-circle-of-care/

🌍 Building Bridges Through Language and Love 📚40% of the families we serve speak Spanish or Arabic at home. That languag...
08/27/2026

🌍 Building Bridges Through Language and Love 📚

40% of the families we serve speak Spanish or Arabic at home. That language barrier can make it hard to support learning or connect with teachers.

FamilyBridge meets families where they are—offering tools, coaching, and encouragement in the language they speak at home. When parents feel seen, supported, and equipped, their children thrive—at home and in school.

With your help, we can reach even more families next year and build stronger home-school partnerships.

🔗 READ: https://www.children-rising.org/2025/05/19/perspectives-empowering-parents-igniting-potential/?utm_campaign=meetedgar&utm_medium=social&utm_source=meetedgar.com

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