Ways To Give - RaiseUp Families

When you partner with RaiseUp Families, you are breaking the cycle of generational poverty by providing a promised-filled future to children across Houston. Every $1 invested in RaiseUp Families programming generates an estimated $20 in long-term value to participating families and the community through improved earnings and reduced dependence on safety-net services. RaiseUp Families is a 501(c)(3) organization. All donations are tax deductible.

Amazon Wishlist

Would like to donate needed items? Check out our Amazon Wishlist. Don't forget to use smile.amazon.com and choose "RaiseUp Families" for all your Amazon purchases - even personal ones! The price is the same, but RaiseUp Families gets a portion of the proceeds.

Amazon Wishlist

One-time Donation

You can be a part of providing stable homes and educational opportunities for children who may otherwise be homeless. Give a one-time donation or recurring sustaining gift today!

Give Today

Monthly Donations

When you join "Families First" program by giving a recurring monthly gift, you not only put families in our community first, your ongoing commitment ensures our ability to help them get caught up on rent and utilities as they enter our Hand-Up Housing program.

Become A Families First Member

In-kind Donations

RaiseUp Families is often in need of specific in-kind donations or collections for client families. While we accept most appropriate donations, we have limited storage facilities and ask that you contact Koralee Boucher, Community Engagement Manager, at 713-973-8083, ext. 105. to coordinate all donations.

Examples

Make a Gift of Stock

Did you know that when you donate stock, you avoid the tax on the gain while deducting 100% of the value of the contribution? When you give stock, you may earn 2-3x the tax savings vs. donating cash. It’s a win-win for you and us. And now it’s fast, safe, and easy to do.

Make a Gift of Stock

Give with Crypto

Donating cryptocurrency empowers digital investors to change the course of life for families across Houston. Your investment today ensures a brighter tomorrow for parents and children living on the edge of homelessness. Become part of the solution with your gift of crypto!

Give with Crypto

Become a DreamMaker

Making a life-changing gift for families in Houston is within your reach – and may be easier than you think. Learn how to make your gift go even further, reduce your tax burden, or make a substantial gift that costs you nothing in your lifetime. Find resources and meeting others like you who have created a brighter future for families through our DreamMakers Society.

Become a DreamMaker

QCD from your IRA

If you are 70½ or older you may also be interested in a way to lower the income and taxes from your IRA withdrawals. An IRA charitable rollover (or Qualified Charitable Distribution) is a way you can help continue our work and benefit this year.

QCD from your IRA

How Your Donation Helps

is the average total cost for a family to complete our nine-month HandUp Housing Program

is the average cost of rent and utilities for 2 families for the first two months in our nine-month HandUp Housing Program, ensuring that children have a safe and secure place to call home

provides one month’s rent, utilities, and continuing education courses to help parents increase their earning potential

gives 2 families safe after-school care for their children while parents are working

purchases a mattress and bedframe for a child sleeping on the floor or sofa

helps 1 adult secure transportation to get to and from work

offers a parent a 30-minute counseling session with a licensed clinician

ensures internet service for families (via a school discount rate)