Supporting UP RVA means investing in the transformative journey of young individuals towards a brighter and more prosperous future.
Brad and Melissa
Your Gift Opens Doors. And Helps Students Walk Through Them.
Opportunity alone isn’t enough. Students need the support to take full advantage of it.
Your generosity helps make that possible.
Access: Transportation, tuition assistance, meals, technology, and other resources remove barriers to opportunity.
Belonging: Shared experiences, trusted adults, and a strong peer community give students a place to belong.
Academic Support: Individual guidance and academic support help students navigate challenges and keep moving forward.
Opportunity: Summer programs, college visits, career experiences, and enrichment encourage students to explore what’s possible.
Long-Term Commitment: UP RVA walks alongside students as they grow—from middle school through college and into their careers.
Your Investment In Action
Every gift helps build the comprehensive support surrounding UP RVA students.
$350
Brings students together around the table for dinner during after-school programming.
$1,000
Helps provide books, technology, and academic resources for students navigating college.
$2,500
Helps keep students moving with transportation to school, activities, UP RVA programming, and opportunities across Richmond.
$5,000
Helps students say yes to summer programs, college experiences, career exploration, and other opportunities beyond the classroom.
$20,000
Average annual investment per high school student.
These examples illustrate how gifts of different sizes can help advance UP RVA’s mission. Donations support UP RVA’s work where they are needed most.
More Ways to Give
There are many ways to invest in UP RVA students. Our Development Team is happy to help you find the giving option that works best for you.
Give Online
Make a one-time gift or become a recurring donor. Give Now
Give Stock
A gift of appreciated securities can be a tax-efficient way to make a meaningful investment in UP RVA students. Email for giving instructions.
Virginia Tax Credits
UP RVA participates in the Neighborhood Assistance Tax Credit Program (NAP) and the the Education Improvement Scholarships Tax Credit (EISTC) program that may allow qualifying donors to receive significant state tax credits for their charitable gifts.
Availability and eligibility vary. Learn more here. Please contact our Development Team before making your gift to learn about current opportunities.
Donor-Advised Funds
Recommend a grant to UP RVA through your donor-advised fund. UP RVA is our official name. EIN: 47-4180116
Sponsor a Dinner
Bring students together around the table. A sponsored dinner provides more than a meal—it gives students time to recharge, connect with one another, and prepare for an evening of learning and support.
Other Ways to Give
Interested in matching gifts, planned giving, qualified charitable distributions, corporate support, or another way to invest in UP RVA? We’d be glad to help.
No Student Makes This Journey Alone
Families. Teachers. Mentors. School partners. Volunteers. Alumni. Donors. Staff.
Each plays a different role. Together, they create a community that believes in students, celebrates their successes, supports them through challenges, and keeps showing up year after year.
Your gift makes you part of that community.
Questions About Giving
Let’s Talk.
Whether you’re considering a gift, interested in tax-credit opportunities, exploring a corporate partnership, or simply want to better understand how your support is put to work, we’d love to hear from you.
