This Christmas, challenge yourself to make a meaningful impact. Many children facing homelessness deserve the simple joy of feeling seen and cherished during the holidays.
By sponsoring a child, you’re not just giving gifts—you’re giving hope, warmth, and a reason to believe in brighter days. Be the change that turns their season from ordinary to extraordinary. Your act of kindness can light up their world and remind them that they are never alone. Will you be the reason a child smiles this Christmas?
We are partnering with {4} schools with a total of 240 McKinney-Vento students. McKinney-Vento is defined as: children and youth who lack “a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence” will be considered homeless. This includes Children or Youths who are sharing the housing of other persons due to loss of housing, economic hardship, or a similar reason. McKinney Vento families may also be living in motels, hotels, vehicles, trailer parks, shelters, etc. due to financial hardship and lack of an adequate home. The McKinney-Vento Act is designed to ensure that students identified as homeless do not encounter additional barriers to education.
Jeremiah 29:11 says, "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope."
Today Rise Above Poverty delivered 80 hygiene bags that the wonderful volunteers assembled at Hendricks Chapel at Syracuse University. Each bag contains soap, deodorant, toothpaste, a toothbrush, a washcloth, and a feminine care item. Thanks Nurse Buffy for coordinating this meeting.
Don’t forget to sign up to sponsor a child and Help Us, spread Hope this Christmas.
Dr. Weeks was the recipient of a substantial donation from Rise Above Poverty, which included 200 combs, 400 hair ties, rubber bands, and 20 new winter coats. The organization extended gratitude to Kal for facilitating the delivery. We want to make sure we help students look good, in order to feel good about themselves.
Financial support is also crucial; please select your preferred donation method below to aid this deserving cause, 'Help Us, Help Others.'
This Christmas, challenge yourself to make a meaningful impact. Many children facing homelessness deserve the simple joy of feeling seen and cherished during the holidays. By sponsoring a child, you’re not just giving gifts—you’re giving hope, warmth, and a reason to believe in brighter days. Be the change that turns their season from ordinary to extraordinary. Your act of kindness can light up their world and remind them that they are never alone. Will you be the reason a child smiles this Christmas?
