Giving Tuesday is December 2, 2025
“When one is helped, thousands benefit.”
— Dr. Priscylla Bento, Director of Resident Services
Nowhere is that more evident than in the power of education. Education is not merely a process of learning facts and skills; it’s a transformative force that shapes the course of a person’s life and, by extension, the health of an entire community. When one person gains access to education, the ripple effect extends far beyond that person themselves.
A scholarship becomes a degree, that degree becomes a career, and that career becomes stability for a household, the stepping stone to help them build a life of their own happiness and purpose. In that same sense, when an individual is poured into, they can then pour into themselves, and into the world around them. Education doesn’t just shape minds; it strengthens communities. It empowers people to participate, to lend their voices, and to help shape the places they call home. A well-educated community is one where people give back, stay engaged, and work together to ensure progress is not only achieved but shared.
That is the mission of Opportunity Rising, to create these paths through educational resources and exposure. Working hand in hand with DHA, the foundation helps students pursue education at every stage of life, from GED programs to college degrees to professional training. Through scholarships, mentorship, and career pathways, Opportunity Rising ensures that learning is not limited by circumstance but expanded by opportunity.
For many DHA families, these opportunities represent more than financial support; they represent generational success. With 52% of DHA residents under the age of 18, investing in education means investing in the next generation’s ability to achieve independence, stability, and self-sufficiency.
You have the opportunity to do just that, lift the lives of entire families through the gift of donation. Opportunity Rising scholarships create pathways for both youth and adults. Whether it’s a parent earning a degree alongside their child or a young scholar returning to school after a pause.
“Our goal is to help scholars access the educational and social opportunities that allow them to gain upward mobility,” said Dr. Priscylla Bento, Director of Resident Services. “This investment pours into our scholars mentally, financially, and socially. That then leads to transformative results in our communities.”
Transformative results are made possible because of our donors, partners, and community advocates. Every contribution fuels another scholar’s journey toward a brighter future. This Giving Tuesday, you have the power to help us reach our goal of raising $100,000 to fund scholarships that open doors for DHA students and families. No contribution is too small.
Together, we can continue proving that education truly lifts us all.
Donate online today: https://opportunityrisingfoundation.org/donate/.
Or mail a check payable to:
Opportunity Rising Foundation
3939 N. Hampton Road
Dallas, TX 75212