RISE Augusta, previously known as Communities In Schools of Augusta Richmond County (CISARC) is committed to growing and changing to meet our community’s needs!
We're looking for volunteers who want to make a difference in the lives of local children.
Whether you help tutor struggling readers, organize supplies, assist with events, or simply give your time and encouragement, your support matters.
Join us. Be part of the solution.
Big Thanks to Women in Philanthropy & the Power of the Purse! We are grateful for their $25,000 grant supporting the children we serve throughout our community.
Thank you for believing in our mission and investing in Augusta’s children. Together, we are making a difference.
We’re honored to share that RISE Augusta has earned the 2026 Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid, which is the highest level of recognition awarded to nonprofit organizations for accountability and openness. ✨
Volunteers spent an incredible 4,890 hours reading in area classrooms last year!
That’s thousands of hours spent inspiring young readers, building confidence, and helping children grow through literacy.
Check out our FREE “Read With Me” series! 🎥📖
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We believe:
✔️ Education is the key to future success
✔️ Literacy unlocks the doors to learning
✔️ Every child deserves encouragement, opportunity, and support
✔️ Communities grow stronger when students thrive
Join us as we RISE. 🌟
✨ May the Force Be With Our Community ✨
What an incredible celebration at the HUB! 🚀💫 Families from across our community came together for a day filled with creativity, learning, laughter, and connection — and the Force was definitely strong with this one!
Summer is approaching…don’t let reading skills slide! Strong reading, writing, and comprehension skills set students up for success in school and beyond. But without practice over the summer, those skills can slip. That’s where RISE Augusta steps in! 💚
A big THANK YOU to Women in Philanthropy and the Power of the Purse for their incredible $25,000 grant! 🎉 This generous support will directly impact our literacy programs and help meet the basic needs of the students we serve. 📚✨
At RISE Augusta, our Helping Hands Program goes beyond the classroom, connecting students to essential resources and care so they can focus on learning, growing, and succeeding. 📚✨
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One of the easiest ways to boost a child’s reading skills?
Let them hear great reading!
Listening to stories helps kids pick up new words, understand how sentences sound, and build confidence!
Try reading out loud together, play an audiobook, or turn on a story during downtime.
Today’s the day!
Our golfers are ready, the weather’s perfect , and the green is calling!
We’re thrilled to kick off the 4th Annual Drive FORE Kids Golf Tournament — all for a great cause!
Let’s make a difference together!
Summer is almost here, but that doesn’t mean reading has to take a break! Keep young minds growing by making reading part of your summer routine. Just a few minutes a day can make a BIG difference when school starts back.
Let’s keep those reading skills strong all summer!
When families have access to the resources they need, students show up more, stay engaged, and achieve more in the classroom.
We’re committed to helping every child stay on the path to success, one step at a time.
Learn more about our mission:
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RISE Augusta’s STRIVE Program is helping local teens take their first real steps into the workforce!
Through 6-week job placements, students (ages 17–22) gain hands-on experience, build confidence, and explore career paths before graduation.
Learn more:
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Storytime, but make it local & fun!
Our RISE Augusta YouTube channel features some amazing children’s books read by familiar faces right here in our community! 🎤💙
🎬 Press play, get comfy, and enjoy a story (or a few!) with your little readers today.
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✨ May the Fourth Be With You…and Your Reading Skills! 📚
In a galaxy not so far away (right here in Augusta 💙), strong readers are becoming future leaders every single day.
📖 Join us in empowering the next generation of readers!
Reading to your child matters more than you think.
When you read to a child, you’re helping them:
• Build thinking and problem-solving skills
• Understand emotions and express themselves
• Make sense of what they see and experience every day
Don’t forget! ⛳ RISE Augusta’s Golf FORE Kids Tournament is coming up on May 18, 2026 and spots are filling fast.
Registration starts at 9AM | Shotgun start at 10AM
West Lake Country Club
Sign up today and be part of something that truly makes a difference.
Want to make a real difference? At RISE Augusta, our volunteers are a big part of the impact we make every day.
Whether you have a little time or a lot, you can help change a child’s story.
Email: tutoradmin@riseaugusta.org
Call: (706) 550-7716
From school supplies and clothing to food and extra resources, we help remove the obstacles so students can focus on what matters most: learning.
Because when a child feels supported, everything changes. Attendance improves, confidence grows, and success becomes possible.