Providing young people with the education, enrichment, and support they need to grow, achieve, and thrive.
Every young person deserves the chance to learn, grow, and build a future full of possibility. Yet in New York City, too many children and teens face barriers like poverty, housing instability, family crisis, and involvement with the juvenile justice system.
At Rising Ground, we ensure that education and youth development open doors rather than close them. Through school-based programs, family engagement, support for migrant and unaccompanied youth, safe spaces for runaway and homeless youth, and pathways for justice-involved teens, we provide the stability, guidance, and opportunities young people need to thrive.
Together, these services form a continuum of care that strengthens families, supports communities, and helps thousands of young New Yorkers each year move toward brighter, more independent futures.
