Now entering our third year of collaboration, the Toys for Tots Literacy Program has championed books for kids!

What is “Summer Slide”? Research shows that over summer break, students typically lose two months of reading skills and nearly three months of math skills. This leads to the need for remediation at the beginning of the next school year, delaying new learning.

The "May the 4th Be With You" celebration was a resounding success, weaving together the spirit of adventure and camaraderie within our community. With lightsabers in hand and hearts united, Augusta soared to new galactic heights!

Gratitude abounds as we announce the presence of a truly amazing piece of art now on display at RISE Augusta in the HUB thanks to Pat Knox Hudson!

Many young people from disadvantaged families flounder after they leave school whether they graduate or not.

"Swing into Good Times: Busby’s Heating and Air Presents the 3rd Annual Drive FORE Kids Golf Tournament, May 20, 2024, West Lake Country Club.

Sherice's journey began in September when her teacher referred her to the RISE Program. Struggling with reading proficiency and paralyzed by the fear of ridicule, she had convinced herself that she could never master the skill. Despondent and defeated, Sherice entered the program with a heavy heart.

A Recap of the Amazing 2023 Back to School Event!

Have you read "The Smallest Spot of a Dot" by Linsey Davis? Now you can!

RISE Augusta has many wonderful partners like Augusta University’s Literacy Center, Augusta Locally Grown, and Harrisburg Family Health Center, but the Jessye Norman School of the Arts has pulled out all of the stops this year!

Jenkins-White Elementary held a whole school Christmas party with food and candy and presents for everyone! The whole party was a huge success and all the kids were given an opportunity to see they were important and not forgotten.

Back in September 2022 – there were a lot of concerns about one little man. He was having a hard time focusing in school and mightily struggled with letters and sounds.