Raising Expectations Inc.

🎓 Project Dorm and College Ready is underway!

Ashanti and James have done the hard work. They've earned their place in college; now let's help them arrive ready to soar!

Through Project Dorm and College Ready, we're asking our to help furnish their dorm rooms with the essentials they'll need to start this exciting new chapter with confidence.

💙 Ashanti's Wishlist
https://a.co/0iSZbAtu

💚 James' Wishlist
https://a.co/0grppAVM

Every item purchased is more than a dorm essential—it's an investment in a student's future and a reminder that an entire community is cheering them on.

Let's send Ashanti and James to campus ready to learn, ready to grow, and ready to succeed.

All the signs are there… You have to know where to look 👀

Thirty years in the making, the House Party is more than a milestone celebration, it's a fundraiser with purpose, fueling Raising Expectations' mission for the next 30 years. We’re keeping the location under wraps for now, but the streets might tell you everything you need to know.

This isn’t just another celebration. It’s a night to honor 30 years of
Raising Expectations, community, connection, and impact. For three
decades, Raising Expectations has helped students dream bigger, build
confidence, and discover what's possible when a community believes in
them. Now, it’s time to bring that same energy to the House Party.
🏠💙💚
https://raisingexpectations.org/house-party/

Think you know the spot? Drop your guesses below!

House Party • September 30

Our team is very excited to share that we’re closing out our summer programs in partnership with summer_youth_program this Thursday for our Roots & Routes Networking Capstone event hosted by Accenture. Looking forward to sharing updates and pictures showcasing our talented and gifted Atlanta youth, along with the amazing volunteers that will be joining us.

Hope everyone is having a wonderful day. Jumping in to ask 6 more people to sign up to serve as Mock Interviewers tomorrow. Pls consider joining and sharing with your network.

Looking for a way to give back? Join us by volunteering as a Mock Interview Judge for our YouthWORK Summer Program. By sharing your time, experience, and encouragement, you can help young people build confidence, strengthen their professional skills, and prepare for future success. Sign-up
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What was your favorite 90s Atlanta memory?

From the ‘96 Olympics to Atlanta’s music, sports, and culture, the 90s helped shape the city we know today. 🏆🍑🎶💚

Founded in 1995, Raising Expectations has been creating opportunities, building relationships, and supporting young people across Atlanta for 30 years.

As we count down to the House Party: 30 Years in the Making, we’re looking back at the moments that shaped our city and celebrating the community that helped make this impact possible. 🏙️ ✨

Drop your favorite 90s Atlanta memory below.👇

House Party: 30 Years in the Making
September 30, 2026

Happy Monday everyone. We’re three days away from our Mock Interview Competition and still need 10 more volunteers. Come join us and help us prepare our young people for life after high school!

Looking for a way to give back? Join us by volunteering as a Mock Interview Judge for our YouthWORK Summer Program. By sharing your time, experience, and encouragement, you can help young people build confidence, strengthen their professional skills, and prepare for future success. Sign-up
today https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=7_qk6qBPLkqTF6ASvgowAW2vi7cKkh5OpMFJzKSOpJxURTRMWUExMTNaQkU3MFA3TUJMVjk0OExDMC4u&origin=QRCode

Industry Access Changes Everything

This year we visited New York to meet , our nonprofit client who is breaking cycles of poverty and fostering a culture of high achievement, RE has proven that consistent, intentional investment in youth creates a ripple effect of success that strengthens families and neighborhoods for decades. We were so excited to learn more about their work in Atlanta as we caught up with some old friends!

Through opportunities like the NBCUniversal , emerging creatives gain exposure to industry leaders, career pathways, and professional networks.

It was great connecting with professionals and the of storytellers. Thanks for this opportunity!

Please join us in welcoming Catherine Markwalter as Interim Resource Development Officer at Raising Expectations!

Catherine brings extensive experience in fundraising, marketing, and strategic communications, with leadership roles spanning both the nonprofit and corporate sectors. Most recently, she led Reach for Excellence to a record fundraising year, helping expand opportunities for students with limited resources.

Her passion for community, relationship-building, and creating pathways to success makes her a wonderful addition to our team. We’re excited to have Catherine join us as we continue investing in the futures of Atlanta’s young people.

Welcome, Catherine!

Looking for a way to give back? Join us by volunteering as a Mock Interview Judge for our YouthWORK Summer Program. By sharing your time, experience, and encouragement, you can help young people build confidence, strengthen their professional skills, and prepare for future success. Sign-up
today https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=7_qk6qBPLkqTF6ASvgowAW2vi7cKkh5OpMFJzKSOpJxURTRMWUExMTNaQkU3MFA3TUJMVjk0OExDMC4u&origin=QRCode