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 make a gift today?

Every young child deserves a fair chance to succeed in school…
and in life.

Tutors Needed

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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 is provided, and children are eagerly waiting to be assigned a caring tutor.

Karma Cinema

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Enjoy a film—Support the kids!

Support children in Oakland by coming out to Karma Cinema at the New Parkway Theater. On  Wednesdays in June, pay whatever you want for your movie ticket, and 20% goes directly to support Children Rising. 

Volunteers Needed

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Will YOU help prepare materials for the kids next year?

We have a number of one-time volunteer opportunities for you this summer. Roll up your sleeves and assist us with preparing learning materials for Succeeding by Reading and Path2Math tutoring. Help us roll into the new school year!

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.

Homework Tutor

You can provide critical homework support to a child struggling with assignments above their grade level.

Testimonials