Why Your Support Matters – Rising Above Wrestling (RAW)
Rising Above Wrestling is a free program giving inner-city youth in Rochester, NY access to mentorship, discipline, and opportunity. Discover why donations are critical to keeping it free.
Rising Above Wrestling is a free program giving inner-city youth in Rochester, NY access to mentorship, discipline, and opportunity. Discover why donations are critical to keeping it free.
Rising Above Wrestling (RAW Rochester) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth program providing free wrestling, mentorship, and structured after-school support for inner-city students across Rochester. Through coaching, discipline, and positive role models, RAW helps young people build confidence, character, and opportunity—on the mat and in life. As participation grows, community support ensures every child has access…
And a Bigger Future Some milestones don’t come with much noise. No packed gym. No final whistle. No banner hanging from the rafters. Just a confirmation email and a line of text that quietly changes everything. This week, Rising Above Wrestling officially received its 501(c)(3) nonprofit status. On the surface, it’s a legal designation. Behind…
Rising Above Wrestling Is About More Than Wrestling Rising Above Wrestling was never just about teaching kids how to wrestle. It was built on a simple belief: when you give a child structure, discipline, and someone who believes in them, their trajectory changes. For many of the kids we serve, wrestling is the entry point,…
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