Rise Together Education

Rise Together Education Tax ID: 47-4218680

Rise Together Education is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization getting low income and college bound Palo Alto High School students to and through college and providing financial scholarships to Paly graduates.

Our 2025–2026 Annual Report is here! 📚💙This year was filled with growth, achievement, and continued support for RTE scho...
08/31/2026

Our 2025–2026 Annual Report is here! 📚💙

This year was filled with growth, achievement, and continued support for RTE scholars. From welcoming a new group of Paly graduates to celebrating college graduations, expanding mentorship, and providing scholarships, we are so proud of everything our community accomplished together.

Rise Together Education continued its mission of helping low-income Palo Alto High School students pursue a college education through financial support, mentorship, and community.

Thank you to our scholars, mentors, board members, donors, families, and community partners who make this work possible.

Check out the 2025–2026 Annual Report (see link in bio) to learn about everything RTE accomplished this year! 🎓✨

This year, RTE is proud to celebrate 10 graduating college scholars as they complete their degrees and begin their next ...
08/07/2026

This year, RTE is proud to celebrate 10 graduating college scholars as they complete their degrees and begin their next chapters! 🎓💙

Our graduates attended colleges across the country, ranging from San José State University and CSU Monterey Bay to Purdue University, Southern Methodist University, and the School of Visual Arts in New York City.

Congratulations to:

Angel Lopez, San José State University
Isa Morabia, San Diego State University
Leah Landa-Martinez, San Francisco State University
Eric Gabbassof, UC Santa Barbara
Nickolas Kushchenko, Westmont College
Alondra Valencia, CSU Monterey Bay
Jason Or, Purdue University
Shanlian Zhou, School of Visual Arts
Christian Bevan, Southern Methodist University
Ilene Trach, Purdue University

We are so proud of everything these scholars have accomplished and cannot wait to see where their education, hard work, and determination take them next. Congratulations, Class of 2026! 🎉📚

As a longtime nonprofit professional and dedicated community member, Adelaide Roberts brings years of experience, encour...
07/18/2026

As a longtime nonprofit professional and dedicated community member, Adelaide Roberts brings years of experience, encouragement, and compassion to her role as an RTE mentor. From helping students navigate the college journey to building their confidence for the future, she’s committed to making a lasting impact.
“I learned about RTE through my friend (and RTE mentor) Melanie Norall... Melanie shared with me how much she enjoyed working with her RTE mentees and how warm and supportive the other RTE volunteers are. RTE also sounded like an effective and well-run organization.”
— Adelaide Roberts, RTE Mentor
Our mentors are the heart and soul of RTE. By sharing their time, knowledge, and encouragement, they help students feel supported every step of the college journey. 💙📚
Interested in making a difference? Become an RTE mentor today and help the next generation achieve their college dreams.

As a recent graduate, Farrah knows firsthand the impact that guidance, encouragement, and a strong support system can ha...
07/05/2026

As a recent graduate, Farrah knows firsthand the impact that guidance, encouragement, and a strong support system can have on a student’s future. During her time with RTE, she helped inspire other students to believe in their potential and pursue their college dreams.

“Being an RTE student representative matters to me because I believe every student deserves guidance, encouragement, and someone who sees their potential. RTE creates a community where students are supported not just through the college process, but in building confidence about their futures.”

— Farrah Kardwell, 2025-2026 Student Representative
Support the next generation of college graduates by donating today and making higher education more accessible. 💙📚

We have TWO graduates from Purdue University this spring. Read about them on our website RiseTogetherEd.org -> Meet Our ...
06/30/2026

We have TWO graduates from Purdue University this spring. Read about them on our website RiseTogetherEd.org -> Meet Our Scholars

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06/30/2026

Get over to our website and sign up for our quarterly newsletters!

Read about Jade (UCD) plus 10 other new college graduates we now proudly call RTE Alumn 😍 Thank you to your support and ...
06/30/2026

Read about Jade (UCD) plus 10 other new college graduates we now proudly call RTE Alumn 😍 Thank you to your support and to our amazing mentors. Would you like to be one? Contact us [email protected]

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06/30/2026

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Scan for our latest newsletter and find out who we are proud to call “college grads” this spring!
06/30/2026

Scan for our latest newsletter and find out who we are proud to call “college grads” this spring!

We are delighted to announce that former Paly Journalism teacher and founder of the esteemed Paly Media Arts Journalism ...
05/17/2026

We are delighted to announce that former Paly Journalism teacher and founder of the esteemed Paly Media Arts Journalism program, Esther “Woj” Wojcicki, has made a generous donation to RTE to establish a scholarship fund honoring her daughter, Susan Wojcicki.

We hope that YOU will join the beloved “Woj” in supporting our 45 RTE scholars studying in colleges and universities this fall. Paly Media Arts Boosters

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380 Hamilton Avenue P. O. Box 29
Palo Alto, CA
94301

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