Rise Up Lynchburg is on "A Real BIG Mission"

Because every young person deserves guidance, inspiration, and opportunity.

A Real BIG Mission was created to bridge the gap between college students and local youth, fostering mentorship, leadership, and community engagement. Too many young people face barriers to success—not because they lack potential, but because they lack access to strong role models, support systems, and personal development opportunities.

🚀 Recruit Student Mentors from Lynchburg’s 4 Major Colleges
Establish partnerships with Liberty University, University of Lynchburg, Randolph College, and Virginia University of Lynchburg to recruit passionate student mentors eager to impact local youth.

📚 Develop Leadership & Mentorship Training
Provide structured mentorship training that equips students with effective communication, leadership, and youth engagement skills, ensuring their readiness to guide and inspire.

🤝 Retain & Support Mentors Through Incentives & Engagement
Foster long-term mentor commitment by offering work-study opportunities, service-learning credits, professional development, and community recognition.

💡 Create a Seamless Campus-to-Community Pipeline
Integrate A Real BIG Mission into academic programs, student organizations, and volunteer opportunities to establish a consistent flow of student mentors into the initiative.

🌟 Strengthen Collaborative Partnerships
Work closely with college faculty, student leaders, and nonprofit organizations to maintain an active mentorship network that benefits both students and mentees. 🚀✨