LevelUp Program

Your Success Story Continues Here

The journey to lasting stability doesn't end with graduation. Through our comprehensive two-year LevelUp Program, HandUp graduates receive personalized coaching, financial guidance, and emotional support designed to build upon your progress. With access to effective resources and a caring support system, you'll continue strengthening your family's foundation while working toward your bigger dreams. You've come so far - let us help you go even further.

Success Our Graduates Have Experienced

Numbers below reflect 73 families served at least one month during FY 2022-2023 after a one-year follow up.

still housed in same housing

still employed

experiencing a raise or promotion in their career

Services the LevelUp Program Includes

Whether you're working toward homeownership, building your savings, or focusing on career growth, we're here with the tools and support you need to reach your next milestone.

Professional Development

Job Readiness and Career Coaching
Employment Assistance
Soft Skills Training

Housing Stability

Rental & Utility Assistance Referrals
Match Savings Program with Covenant Community Capital
Home Ownership Preparation

Academic Enrichment

Educational Scholarships for Parents
GED Classes
College Readiness

Emotional Wellness

Support Groups for Parents
Teen Support Groups
Individual Counseling

Community Resources & Partnerships

Covenant Community Capital
Regions Bank
Memorial Assistance Ministries
The Women's Home
The Women's Resource
Dress for Success

Financial Growth

Wealth Building Strategies
Financial Coaching
Match Savings Program

How the LevelUp Program Works

Step 1

Transition to LevelUp

Once you complete the HandUp Program, you’ll seamlessly transition into LevelUp. During this important phase, we'll work together to understand your aspirations, create a personalized roadmap for success, and connect you with resources that align with your unique journey toward independence.

Step 2

Access Tailored Support

You’ll have access to individualized coaching and emotional support through in-person or virtual meetings. Depending on your preference and needs, you can choose from three levels of engagement: monthly, bi-monthly, or quarterly meetings with a case manager. Together, we’ll help you address life’s stressors, revisit and refine your goals, and continue to build confidence.

Step 3

Build Long-Term Stability

Take advantage of a wide range of programs designed to help you thrive, including financial counseling, emotional wellness programs, budgeting classes, and savings programs like our Dollar A Day matching initiative. You’ll also have the chance to join support groups, homeownership workshops, and personal and professional development activities.

Testimonials

"This program saved me from that fate and gave me the opportunity to rebuild my life. It was more than just financial aid—it helped me find a better job, regain my mental stability, and rediscover my self-worth.

Therapy, guidance, and emotional support were just as crucial as the financial assistance I received. RaiseUp Families didn’t just save my home; they saved my family and my future."
Amanda B.
LevelUp Program Graduate
"Through the program, I gained invaluable skills in budgeting and financial management. I learned how to set realistic goals and, more importantly, how to achieve them.
This was more than just learning to balance a checkbook; it was about gaining control over my future...

The workshops and one-on-one counseling sessions were a lifeline, offering practical advice that I could immediately put into practice. They didn’t just help me maintain our housing—they helped me build a foundation for our future."
Chasity G.
LevelUp Program Graduate
"This generous support will significantly ease the financial burden of pursuing my education and bring me closer to achieving my goal of earning a Master’s in Social Work.

Thank you for believing in my potential and investing in my future. I am deeply appreciative of this opportunity, and I am committed to making the most of it."
Joy L.
LevelUp Program Graduate

Moving Forward Together

You’ve already shown incredible strength by completing the HandUp Program. Now, let’s keep moving forward together. The LevelUp Program is here to help you take the foundation you’ve built and strengthen it with you, your children, and their children. You deserve a future filled with stability, confidence, and hope—and we’re here to help you achieve it.

If you have not yet completed the HandUp Program, you are not yet eligible for LevelUp. You can learn about our HandUp Program and can also explore our resources page for a collection of tools and articles for support by clicking on the buttons below.

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Become a Monthly Partner in Family Stability

Join FamiliesFirst, our monthly giving program, and become a steady foundation for Houston families working to break free from financial instability. Your consistent support enables RaiseUp Families to provide the critical resources parents need through our HandUp and LevelUp Programs - from emergency rental assistance to financial coaching - ensuring children can focus on their education rather than worry about housing security. By becoming a monthly donor, you help create lasting change for families today while building a stronger, more resilient Houston for tomorrow.