"You must follow to lead"
Rising Towards Success - Our Vision
"Our vision is to create a society where social determinants no longer limit opportunities, and where every community enjoys improved well-being and engaged, connected lives."
Rising Towards Success - Mission
“You Must Follow to Lead”
“Our core mission is to empower underserved populations through education, promoting wellness, and addressing social determinants to foster community engagement.”
Rising Towards Success - Our Core Values
We are an ever-expanding network of affiliates who serve the community and foster working relationships with a variety of organizations and government agencies across the state of Virginia and elsewhere. We believe that the work we do within our community is essential to the greater good of our community.
rva community
fun day
Since 2018, The RVA Community Fun Day, is an annual registered trademark event that draws over 4,000 attendees. It's a day filled with exciting family activities, vendors, community partners, civic leaders, free health screenings, corporate sponsors, and more. We're thrilled to invite the public to join us for this amazing community event.
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back to school rally
The Back to School Rally is an annual event that provides over 3,000 school backpacks and supplies to elementary, middle, and high school students in the of Richmond (VA) Public Schools, Henrico County (VA) Public Schools, and Chesterfield County (VA) Public Schools. In addition to the backpacks and supplies, the event also offers free food, health screenings, activities, mascots, and more. We are proud to partner each year with City of Richmond, VA, NextUp RVA, United HealthCare, LifeNet Health, Fulton Bank, and other community partners to make this event possible.
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fall of giving
The Fall of Giving is an annual event that has been held in partnership with Shalom Baptist Fellowship Church for several years in Richmond, VA. We are proud to have given out over 2,000 Thanksgiving baskets, complete with turkey and related sides, to the community for free. The event also features community vendors, entertainment, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, free hot chocolate, live performances, speakers, free health screenings, and more.
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accomplishments
Dr. Monica L. Ball, Founder and Executive Director of Rising Towards Success, Inc., has been recognized by:
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Recognized by Senator Lashrecse D. Aird, Virginia 13th District. Senate Commendation Certificate. April 2nd, 2024.
“Voluntary organizations are key players in the economy… adding to the overall economic output of the country." - Points of Light, 2019, social impact of volunteerism
An estimated 25.1 percent of US adults volunteered in 2017, contributing an estimated 8.8 billion hours. This is a 1.6 percent increase from 2016. The value of these hours is approximately $195.0 billion. - calculations based on data from US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Current Population Survey, Volunteer Supplement (2007–16)
According to a survey conducted by The Bridgespan Group for the JPMorgan Chase, more than 200 nonprofits serving low and middle income communities identified the top four areas where they needed the most help. In addition to fundraising (61%) they listed communications and marketing (51%), program evaluation (38%), performance management (33%), technology (31%) and strategic planning (29%). Other areas for strengthening included board governance, human resource management and financial planning.
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