Free tutoring and mentorship for kids who need it most.

The Brightrise Foundation offers free tutoring and mentorship to low-income and first-generation elementary and middle school students, both in person and online.

Trained &
verified mentors

Three middle-school students studying together at a kitchen table

Girl waving at her tutor on a video call at home

Courses across
4 subjects

100% free, always !

Every program is completely free of charge.

100% free, always !

Every program is completely free of charge.

Tutor and teenage student working through a notebook together

Mission

Talent is everywhere. Support isn't !

Every kid deserves the tutoring, mentorship, and encouragement it takes to thrive, no matter what
their family can afford.

Mission

Talent is everywhere. Support isn't !

Every kid deserves the tutoring, mentorship, and encouragement it takes to thrive, no matter what
their family can afford.

Mission

Talent is everywhere. Support isn't !

Every kid deserves the tutoring, mentorship, and encouragement it takes to thrive, no matter what
their family can afford.

Mission

Talent is everywhere. Support isn't !

Every kid deserves the tutoring, mentorship, and encouragement it takes to thrive, no matter what
their family can afford.

How It Works

Getting help is simple

From the moment a child signs up, they receive guidance from real mentors, free sessions, and all the school essentials they need : whether it's backpacks, pencils, or a computer for online classes.

You sign up your child

Tells us your child's age, subjects, and what they need most.

We match a tutor

Your child is matched with verified mentor, in person or on Zoom.

We organize the learning

We help your kid build skills, confidence, and momentum that lasts.

You sign up your child

Tells us your child's age, subjects, and what they need most.

We match a tutor

Your child is matched with verified mentor, in person or on Zoom.

We organize the learning

We help your kid build skills, confidence, and momentum that lasts.

Programs

How we can help

Here are three effective ways we support a child to catch up academically, stay on track with their learning, and begin to truly believe in their own potential and abilities.

Father helping his daughter with homework at a laptop

Free Tutoring

One-on-one and small group sessions led by trained, verified mentors, in person and on Zoom.

Teen student talking through a problem with her tutor

Mentorship

Caring mentors who guide, encourage, and inspire students, well beyond homework help.

Two kids folding paper during a hands-on learning activity

Academic Enrichment

Engage in art, hands-on learning, and creative projects that inspire and also develop critical thinking skills.

Free Tutoring

One-on-one and small group sessions led by trained, verified mentors, in person and on Zoom.

Mentorship

Caring mentors who guide, encourage, and inspire students, well beyond homework help.

Academic Enrichment

Engage in art, hands-on learning, and creative projects that inspire and also develop critical thinking skills.

We believe that every student deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential, regardless of their background or socioeconomic status.

Angus Wang,
co-founder

There's more than one way
to change a child's future

For families

Start the journey

For volunteers

Share your skills. We invite high schoolers, college students, and professionals to join.

Start the journey

For donors

Help us support tutoring, materials, and tech for kids who need extra help and guidance.

Start the journey

For families

Start the journey

For volunteers

Share your skills. We invite high schoolers, college students, and professionals to join.

Start the journey

For donors

Help us support tutoring, materials, and tech for kids who need extra help and guidance.

Start the journey

Frequently Asked Questions

This covers everything that parents, volunteers, and donors frequently ask us about, providing comprehensive answers to their most common questions and concerns.