UP RVA

Mission Statement:

The mission of UP RVA is to empower students to achieve economic sustainability by providing access to exceptional secondary and post-secondary academic opportunities and bridging the educational equity gap.

Vision Statement:

We envision a future where historically underrepresented and economically disadvantaged students from Richmond’s East End can realize their full potential, achieve college degrees and full-time employment, and become thriving change-makers in their community.

Overview:

UP RVA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in Richmond, VA. The organization's mission is to serve low-income high school and college students. We currently support 27 high school students attending five independent schools in Richmond (Collegiate, St. Catherine’s, St. Christopher’s, Steward, and Trinity Episcopal). 21 UP RVA students attend 13 colleges and universities in four states. The annual operating budget is approximately $1,500,000 (having grown from under 1 million dollars three years ago).