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PROGRAMS & GRANTS

Raised designs and funds programs that expand access to stability, guidance, and opportunity for children raised by single parents. Our work focuses on key stages of life where targeted support can shape long-term outcomes. Through partnerships and purpose-driven grants, we invest where it matters most and where impact can last.

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The First Five Fund

Supports single parents and their children during the first five years of life, when stability and care are most critical. The First Five Fund helps cover childcare, housing expense reduction, and early-life support so families can maintain stability during a child’s most formative years.

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RAISED Center for the Performing Arts

Expands access to music, arts, and creative programs for children ages 6–13. This program supports after-school instruction, instruments, uniforms, and summer programs that build skill, confidence, and creative expression.

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The Maxwell Fellowship

Our program acts as a springboard which provides guidance, planning, and educational or vocational support for motivated young people ages 13–22. The Maxwell Fellowship pairs mentorship with funding for GED and SAT preparation, college pathways, or career certifications and training to help participants move forward with clarity and purpose.

2026 Applications Now Open.

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A Raised initiative funded by the

John X. Maxwell Foundation.

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