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Empowering Black entrepreneurs, creators, and changemakers to bring their visions to life through community-powered funding.

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$2.3M
Raised for Community
1,247
Projects Funded
89%
Success Rate

Featured Projects Making Impact

Discover innovative projects led by Black entrepreneurs and creators that are transforming communities and industries.

Black-Owned Bookstore Café
Small Business
Heritage Books & Coffee

Creating a cultural hub in downtown Atlanta with books by Black authors, specialty coffee, and community events.

$19,500 raisedof $25,000 goal
HBCU STEM Program
Education
Code for Change Initiative

Teaching coding and AI skills to HBCU students to bridge the tech industry gap and create opportunities.

$13,000 raisedof $20,000 goal
Community Garden Project
Community
Harvest Hope Gardens

Transforming vacant lots into thriving gardens to address food deserts and bring neighbors together.

$9,200 raisedof $10,000 goal

Support What Matters to You

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Black-Owned Business

Support entrepreneurs building generational wealth

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Education & HBCUs

Invest in the future of Black education

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Arts & Culture

Preserve and celebrate our rich heritage

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Community Development

Building stronger, more resilient neighborhoods

Tech & Innovation

Bridging the digital divide and creating opportunities

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Social Justice

Fighting for equality and systemic change

Success Stories from Our Community

Real people, real impact, real change happening every day.

"RiseUp helped me raise $50,000 to open my natural hair care line. The community support was incredible - people believed in my vision before anyone else did."

Keisha Williams
Founder, Crown & Glory Naturals

"As a first-generation college student, funding my HBCU education seemed impossible until I found RiseUp. The platform connected me with mentors who changed my life."

Marcus Johnson
Howard University, Class of 2024

"Our community center renovation project exceeded its goal by 200%. RiseUp showed me the power of our community when we come together for change."

Rev. Angela Davis
Community Organizer, Detroit