We are grateful for the invaluable support and financial assistance of generous partners & supporters.

Why Partner With Us


Over 1,300 alumni have completed the Rising Hope Certificate Program; almost 2,000 have participated in Rising Hope classes and workshops.


Thousands of volunteer-taught classes delivered over three decades — a 100% volunteer-powered organization.


College credit for our classes is available through SUNY and National College Credit Recommendation Service review.


Offered in New York State correctional facilities since 1995 — currently we are operating at Sing Sing, Fishkill, and Woodbourne.


Low-cost, high-impact model: An annual budget of $40,000 funds books, supplies, alumni events, academic review — maximizing every dollar raised.


Proven ripple effect: Students leave with intellectual skills, spiritual grounding, and leadership abilities that positively impact their families and communities.

Our Partnership Network

Rye Presbyterian Church

The Bauer Family Foundation Inc.

Lawson Valentine Foundation
Bruderhof
Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation
Katonah-Purdys United Methodist Church
Union Theological Seminary
Columbia University Center for Justice
Hudson Link
The Petey Greene Program
Communities for Healing & Justice
Church of the Heavenly Rest
Central Synagogue
Rehabilitation Through the Arts
The Fortune Society
Circles of Support

Learn more about opportunities to partner with us!