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A Message From Nicole Spaur

I am Nicole Spaur, and I am proud to serve as President of the RaiseUp Families Board of Directors! What I love about RaiseUp is that they offer a hand up, not a hand out, to families facing financial crisis who would otherwise fall through the cracks. These are hardworking parents who have gone through some tough times, and RaiseUp is here to help them get back on track – permanently. Join me in lifting up Houston families and making our community brighter!
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In Support of RaiseUp Families
RaiseUp Families stabilizes parents from vulnerable communities who face unexpected financial crises so their children can focus on their education, giving them the opportunity for a better life. These families live paycheck to paycheck and have fallen behind in rent due to an unexpected financial crisis. 
 
Our mission is to stabilize families in their homes before an eviction occurs, then provide them with skills and resources to become self-sufficient so their children can focus on their education, giving them the opportunity for a better life. Established in 1994 as Westside Homeless Prevention (and later known as Westside Homeless Partnership), RUF’s founders completed 2 years of research on how best to create life-long stability. 
YOUR GIFT MATTERS

$5,000

is the average cost of rent and utilities for 2 families for the first two months in our nine-month HandUp Housing Program, ensuring that children have a safe and secure place to call home

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$1,200

provides one month’s rent, utilities, and continuing education courses to help parents increase their earning potential

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$500

gives 2 families safe after-school care for their children while parents are working

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$250

purchases a mattress and bedframe for a child sleeping on the floor or sofa

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$100

helps 1 adult secure transportation to get to and from work

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$50

offers a parent a 30-minute counseling session with a licensed clinician

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$25

ensures internet service for families (via a school discount rate)

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