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Make An Impact. Donate To UP RVA.

Your dollars make it possible for UP RVA to remove the barriers that stand in the way of our students’ success.

Make a Donation

Supporting UP RVA means investing in the transformative journey of young individuals towards a brighter and more prosperous future.

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Make an Impact

A monetary gift to UP RVA directly impacts the success and well-being of our students. Here are some examples of how a donation to UP RVA can offer a transformative experience:

  • $50 – School supplies for our high school students
  • $150 – One week of healthy snacks for our high school students at our After-School Program
  • $350 – Two weeks of healthy snack boxes or one night of dinners for our high school students at our After-School Program
  • $700 – One week of dinners for our high school students at the After-School Program
  • $1,000 – Books and supplies for an UP RVA college student for the year
  • $2,000 – One month of van maintenance, gas, and tolls for our transportation program
  • $5,000 – Support for an UP RVA college student in a study abroad program or two high school students attending summer programs on college campuses (UP RVA Abroad)
  • $10,000 – Tuition support for an UP RVA high school or college student

Neighborhood Assistance Tax Credit Program (NAP): Qualifying donations of cash or marketable securities made by individuals or businesses to UP RVA may be eligible for a Virginia state tax credit for up to 65% of the donation amount.

The Virginia Department of Education offers a limited number of NAP credits to UP RVA each year . UP RVA supporters who make a qualifying gift of $1,000 or more are eligible for this benefit on a first-come, first-serve basis. To inquire about making a NAP qualifying gift to UP RVA, please contact Sarah Cowles in our Development Office at scowles@uprva.org.

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Sponsor a Student

Investing in a student has an immediate impact on his or her future. A $15,000 donation covers one student’s annual costs, including daily transportation, meal plans, the After-School Program, individual academic support, incidental costs connected to academic and extracurricular activities, and enrichment programming, including mental health support and summer activities.

Donate a Dinner

Every Monday and Wednesday, UP RVA hosts after-school programming for students from five different independent schools across the city. After being bused from school to our site, students share a warm dinner together and spend the evening checking in with trusted mentors, working through assignments, and building friendships that feel like family.

These dinners are only possible because of generous community members like you. Last year, your support meant students ended their day with a healthy meal. MAKE ANOTHER MEAL HAPPEN 

This year, we’re again partnering with Ms. Debbie — a talented East End chef whose home-cooked dinners are a student favorite. Sponsoring a meal costs $350 and directly supports our students’ success.