RISE Augusta

We’re honored to share that RISE Augusta has earned the 2026 Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid, which is the highest level of recognition awarded to nonprofit organizations for accountability and openness. ✨

This achievement reflects our continued commitment to transparency, integrity, and measurable impact within the Augusta community. From our mission and leadership to our programs and financial stewardship, we believe in openly sharing the work we do and the lives we strive to impact every day.

The Platinum Seal recognizes organizations that go beyond basic reporting by providing meaningful insight into their goals, strategies, and outcomes. For our supporters, donors, and community partners, this recognition reinforces the trust and accountability at the heart of everything we do.

At RISE Augusta, we believe real change begins with strong communities, honest leadership, and a shared vision for a brighter future. 🌟

Thank you to everyone who supports our mission and helps make milestones like this possible. We look forward to continuing to grow, serve, and create lasting impact together.

At RISE Augusta, our mission is simple but powerful: Realize Individual Student Success Every Day.

Since 1997, we have worked alongside students and families in Augusta, helping children overcome barriers and reach their full potential through academic support, literacy programs, mentorship, and wraparound services.

Today, we proudly serve nearly 5,000 students each year across multiple schools and alternative education programs throughout Richmond County.

📚 What We Do:
• In-school academic and non-academic support
• After-school tutoring for struggling readers in grades K–3
• Literacy remediation and intervention programs
• Free books, school supplies, and basic needs assistance
• Support for teens and young adults preparing for life after high school through our STRIVE program

We believe:
✔️ Education is the key to future success
✔️ Literacy unlocks the doors to learning
✔️ Every child deserves encouragement, opportunity, and support
✔️ Communities grow stronger when students thrive

As an independent nonprofit since 2020, we continue expanding partnerships and deepening our impact where our community needs it most.

We are also honored to share that RISE Augusta has earned the 2026 Platinum Seal of Transparency as recognition of our commitment to accountability, integrity, and measurable community impact.

Together, we are building brighter futures for Augusta’s children and creating a culture of achievement across our community.

Join us as we RISE. 🌟

Get Augusta Reading!

RISE Augusta and the Harris Literacy Center have teamed up with community partners—including Richmond County Schools, Augusta University, RESA, and the Girl Scouts—to launch Get Augusta Reading, part of the statewide campaign to improve literacy.

With 75+ community members already involved, we’re working together to make sure every child in Augusta has the reading skills they need to succeed.

Literacy is more than an education issue—it’s a community mission. And we need YOU.

✨ Whether you’re an educator, business leader, volunteer, or supporter, there’s a place for you in this movement.

📖 Join us today: https://bit.ly/4n1Bv4K