RaiseUp Families logo, providing financial assistance in Houston, TX

We help parents experiencing financial hardship provide a stable home and education for their children.

Because no family should ever experience homelessness and every child deserves the opportunity for a brighter future.

We help parents experiencing financial hardship provide a stable home and education for their children.

Because no family should ever experience homelessness and every child deserves the opportunity for a brighter future.

RaiseUp Families has provided financial assistance in Houston while empowering parents of school-aged children to become self-sufficient.

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Graduation rate
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Full-time employment
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Average increase in income*
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New mean household income for graduating families (up from $24,653)*
*All numbers reflect FY 2021-2022, except income increase, which is YTD FY 2023
Our Impact

When a parent experiences financial hardship, people forget that children feel it too.

The anxiety worsens when the family is on the edge of homelessness.
Consequences of homelessness are that children:
Experience a disruption in their education
Lose out on crucial stages of development, including forming social bonds with their peers
Are forced to grow up too fast
Over 86,000 children in Houston are on the edge of homelessness annually
Give Today to Prevent Children from Experiencing Homelessness

Financial Support Programs We Offer in Houston

Our programs focus on long-term impact to help families become financially independent.
HandUp Program
Direct financial assistance
Job-search assistance
Counseling
Support for parents and children
More About HandUp Program
AfterCare Program
Two years of support after graduating HandUp Program
Mentorship
Continuing job support
More About AfterCare Program

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Your generosity sustains our work, so we can continue to provide financial assistance and training for families.
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Investing in a family’s life with your time and encouragement gives them hope that change is possible.
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Ensuring a Brighter Future in Houston for Generations to Come

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does your financial assistance application work?
Find out if you qualify and fill out our online application form here:https://raiseupfamilies.org/help/
Are you a homeless shelter?
Do you offer financial programs to areas outside of Houston?
Does RaiseUp Families use federal and state funds or is it 100% privately funded?
Who is eligible for RaiseUp Families assistance?
How do I sign up for budgeting classes and training?
If I give to RaiseUp Families, where does my gift go?
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