In Root 2 Rise, Andrew Cassidy had the opportunity to provide help instead of being viewed as someone who required assistance. “The experience was amazing,” said his mother, Amy. Andrew is now considering a career in education, which Amy said was “a possibility neither of us expected.” See June 2024 newsletter.

Daniel Wilson was an accomplished athlete and did “super good” in high school. He said Root 2 Rise made him a leader. His mother said it taught Daniel to be more patient and “more relatable’” to adults. But most of all, Daniel loved the kids he helped. “I remember every one of them,” he said. See the August 2024 newsletter.

Tutor-Mentors made a difference in the lives of students in this family. See April 2024 issue.

Root 2 Rise motivated Jimena Ayala to finish high school and to attend college. Root 2 Rise “made the difference. It was a gift,” said her mother, Maria. See September 2024 issue.