Request assistance

A practical barrier should not close a young person’s door.

Rise Together Foundation considers focused requests from Ventura County families and youth-serving organizations. Tell us what is needed, why it matters, and when it is needed.

Start a request

How it works

A clear path from request to review.

Submitting a request does not guarantee funding. Awards depend on eligibility, available funds, urgency, and Foundation approval.

01
Check the fit
The request should benefit Ventura County youth and remove a specific barrier to participation or progress.
02
Submit the form
Share the essential facts only. You will receive an immediate confirmation number and a copy by email.
03
Foundation review
Nayelly and Cynthia review the request. They may contact you to verify details or request supporting documents.
04
Decision and payment
If approved, Rise Together generally pays the verified school, program, provider, or vendor directly.

Who may apply

Families and organizations helping local youth move forward.

For families

A parent, guardian, or adult requesting help for a young person.

Examples include program fees, tutoring, school supplies, technology, athletic equipment, training, transportation tied to participation, or another clearly defined need.

For organizations

A school, team, club, nonprofit, or youth program requesting targeted support.

Requests should name the youth benefit, specific cost, service area, and how the support will remove an access barrier.

Before you begin

Please do not include Social Security numbers, bank information, immigration status, full birth dates, medical records, or a young person’s full name. If documentation is needed, a reviewer will contact you securely.

Assistance request

Tell us what would make the next yes possible.

Required fields are marked with an asterisk. Most applicants finish in about 8–10 minutes.

Who is requesting assistance? *

Individual or familyA parent, guardian, or adult requesting help for a young person.Youth organizationA school, team, club, nonprofit, or youth-serving program.

01 Your contact information

Contact name *Email address *Phone numberCity or community *

02 The request

Type of assistance *Amount requested (USD) *When is the assistance needed?Youth age range *School, program, provider, or vendor to be paid (if known)What is needed and what barrier will this support remove? *How will this assistance benefit the young person or youth served? *

03 Review and consentI certify that the information provided is accurate to the best of my knowledge. *I authorize Rise Together Foundation to contact me and, if needed, the named provider to verify this request. *I understand that submitting a request does not guarantee funding and that approved support is generally paid directly to a verified provider or vendor. *

By submitting, you agree that Rise Together may use this information only to review, verify, and administer this assistance request.

After you submit

Keep your confirmation number.

You will see it on screen and receive it by email. Use that number if you contact the Foundation about your request. Review timing varies with urgency, verification needs, and available funds.

Questions? Email Rise Together

A practical barrier should not close a young person’s door.

A clear path from request to review.

Check the fit

Submit the form

Foundation review

Decision and payment

Families and organizations helping local youth move forward.

A parent, guardian, or adult requesting help for a young person.

A school, team, club, nonprofit, or youth program requesting targeted support.

Tell us what would make the next yes possible.

Keep your confirmation number.