I can't describe how much I've been inspired by today's youth. On Thursday, we welcomed Mrs. Lee's class from Faith Heritage School to witness firsthand our operation at Rise Above Poverty. The students brought the items they collected at school and shared from their presentation what they learned about poverty and how God wants to use each of us to help others. Thank you for taking to initiatives to collect hygiene items to "Help Us, Help Others".

As much as we desire financial support, we covet the support from businesses like Collins Barbershop bringing awareness and engagement to our purpose and the ones we serve. We applaud your efforts to Help Us, Help Others and oppose the socio-economic issue of poverty & homelessness in our community.

Our focus is to collaborate with the SCSD, North Syracuse & Solvay school districts to help alleviate the harmful effects poverty has on our youth and their academics. Your donation will have an immediate impact the underserved youth in our community.

We had the opportunity to visit a hidden gem in the Valley area of Syracuse within the SCSD. Today, was our first time visiting this school, the Meachem Mustangs!

Rise Above Poverty was able to share some much-needed supplies by providing Meachem School with 263 Feminine Care Items, 70 sticks of deodorant, 70 bars of soap, 74 toothbrushes, 25 tubes of toothpaste to distribute to students in need.

The gratitude and appreciation shown were just another indication of just how valuable Rise Above Poverty is to our community.

A huge thank you to Nadine, the school's caseworker for coordinating the drop-off.

The donations are possible because of our wonderful community.

Monetary donations are always appreciated, select the method most convenient for you below. Please consider this worthy cause, to “Help Us, Help Others’.