Every young child deserves a fair chance to succeed in school…
Every young child deserves a fair shot at success in school and beyond.
Through personalized one-on-one reading and math tutoring, plus family support, we enable children to rise to their God-given potential.
Your generous gift today will wrap a child in a circle of care, setting them on the path to thrive in school.
Will you please make a gift today?
Welcoming Our New Executive Director
Marshelle Wilburn joins Children Rising
Children Rising is pleased to welcome Marshelle Wilburn as our new executive director. Marshelle brings a deep care for children and a commitment to one-on-one support that helps students learn and grow.
Ways to Give
Donor-advised funds: Make a bigger impact with your DAF
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Tutors Needed
Experience the magic of tutoring!
Can you spare two hours a week to tutor an elementary child in reading or math? We have opportunities for you to be a fantastic tutor. Training and support are provided, and children are eagerly awaiting for you!
You can help a promising child rise above!
We make it easy! We will train you, match you with a child that needs you the most, and support you and your student!
The life you change may be your own!

Reading Tutor
60% of Oakland 3rd Graders read below grade-level average. For them, it’s more than just learning to read. It’s about reading to learn.

Math Tutor
One-on-one tutoring helps struggling students learn math concepts and overcome the learning gap.
Testimonials
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Iyana Amayani, Succeeding by Reading tutor
Yes, I want to give a child a tutor today!


