From Surviving
to Thriving
Rise provides down payment grants to domestic violence survivors who are ready to own their first home. Because safety isn't just leaving. It's having a place that's truly yours.
women experience domestic violence in their lifetime
survivors helped with down payment grants
raised for survivor housing assistance
of recipients remain in stable housing after 2 years
Our Mission
A home is where healing begins
Leaving an abusive relationship takes extraordinary courage. But for many survivors, the hardest part comes after — finding stable, permanent housing without financial resources, credit history, or a support network.
Rise Foundation bridges that gap. We provide direct down payment grants — typically $5,000 to $15,000 — to qualified survivors so they can purchase their first home and build a foundation for a new life.
The Process
Three steps to your own home
Apply
Complete our confidential online application. We review your situation, housing goals, and eligibility within 5 business days.
Connect
You're paired with a dedicated housing navigator who guides you through home-buying, credit counseling, and lender selection.
Receive Your Grant
Once you find your home and are under contract, we issue your down payment grant directly to the closing agent.
I never thought I'd own a home. After everything I went through, the idea felt impossible. Rise Foundation didn't just give me a grant — they gave me back my belief in the future.
Maria T.
Grant Recipient, Atlanta GA — 2024
Your gift opens a door
A donation of any size moves a survivor closer to the home they deserve. 100% of your gift goes directly to down payment grants.
Rise Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Donations are tax-deductible.