We Raise Foundation
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We Raise Foundation
@WeRaiseFound
Providing grants and resource development to #Christian nonprofits and emerging leaders working in #education, workforce development, & #criminaljustice
Itasca, Illinois Joined Mayıs 2009
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What started with 4 students in a CA park is now transforming entire families.
As a current grantee partner, RISE Academic Empowerment helps children build literacy and equips moms for stable employment. Because of you, this impact continues to grow. 💙
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Avivo Village in Minneapolis is redefining shelter—combining private rooms with wraparound services to help individuals move from homelessness to stability. At We Raise, we see this same people-first approach in our partners’ work every day. 💙
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Thy Kingdom Crumb, a 2024 We Raise Emerging Leader grantee, serves free gourmet meals from a food truck—reminding people God loves them & connecting them to community resources. Partnering with HVAF, they’re helping those experiencing homelessness.
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At 16, David was new to a country, school, and language. Through @concordiaplace—a current We Raise grantee partner—he found confidence, community, and hope for the future. With support from We Raise donors, more teens are discovering their potential.
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"We are stronger when we look out for each other." At We Raise, we believe stability, dignity & opportunity don’t just rebuild lives—they empower people to help others. Two friends turned a hobby into Up 2 Us Neighbors, helping hundreds—no questions asked.
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🎉 Congrats to our former grantee partner, Inside Out Network, on 16,000 returning citizens registered (and adding more daily)! ION’s platform connects people with service providers, volunteers & advocates, making reentry easier & lives better. #ReentrySupport #ChangingLives

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Yesterday’s open house at @lncrusaders brought We Raise staff, board members, and guests together to hear how this current grantee partner is reimagining learning through the “Level Up LN” campaign— transforming space into opportunity for 350 students. Exciting things ahead. 💡




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For years, Jim Handrich has generously supported the work of We Raise—rooted in faith & a lifelong commitment to urban education. He’s seen how investing in people transforms lives, & his faithful giving continues to uplift the next generation of leaders.
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AllThrive 365’s Resource Navigator Program helps older adults & caregivers in Arizona access housing, food, & health care. Thanks to a $15K Emerging Leader Grant to Erica Reyes, neighbors like Maria are finding guidance, stability, and hope.
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On #InternationalWomensDay we celebrate the incredible women leading our grantee partner organizations — and the women & girls participating in these programs as they discover their gifts & pursue the futures God has in store for them. When women thrive, communities flourish. 💜

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It’s #ReadAcrossAmerica Week 📚
About 2/3 of U.S. 4th graders aren’t reading at grade level — a milestone closely tied to long-term success.
We’re grateful for our grantee partners who do the daily, hands-on work helping kids build strong literacy skills and brighter futures. 💛

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In a part of Milwaukee with hundreds of vacant lots and limited food access, teens are creating change — building a community garden & growing leadership. 🌸 Read more: urbanmilwaukee.com/2026/02/25/you…
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“Health doesn’t begin in an exam room.”
The Sankofa Village Wellness Center will bring medical care, mental health services, fitness, workforce development & more to Chicago’s West Side — all under one roof.
Proud to support the MAAFA Redemption Project.
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