Annual Rise UP Dinner
The 20th Annual Rise UP Dinner is our single largest fundraiser raising $1 million – about 20% of our total yearly revenue. These funds allow us to partner with over 1,500 students and provide the guidance necessary to get into and through college and launch a mobilizing career.


When: Thursday, April 3rd, 2025
Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm EST
Where: Encore Boston Harbor | 1 Broadway, Everett, MA
On this special anniversary, we’re thrilled to have community leaders Ted Maloney, CEO of MFS Investment Management and President Brent Chrite of Bentley University as our keynote speakers. We look forward to celebrating the impact of our program, our students, and our community over the years alongside some of our greatest supporters.