NOVA Rise Foundation
Every Young Person Deserves the Opportunity to Rise

About NOVA Rise Foundation
NOVA Rise Foundation was created from a simple belief: every young person deserves the opportunity to rise. We exist to break the barriers that limit youth potential—financial limitations, unequal access to programs and resources, lack of representation, and the absence of mentors who see their potential. After witnessing families make extraordinary sacrifices throughout Northern Virginia, the Mid-Atlantic, and the East Coast, we recognized that too many young athletes were left feeling overlooked, underdeveloped, or unseen. We believe developing young people means supporting the whole person: their mental and emotional wellness, confidence, resilience, and character.
Our comprehensive approach combines athletic development with mentoring, mindset development, academic accountability, nutrition education, leadership training, family engagement, and character development. We are committed to creating inclusive opportunities where every participant can thrive, grow, and discover their potential regardless of their circumstances.
Our Programs
NOVA Rise Basketball
Our flagship competitive youth basketball program for boys and girls that combines athletic development with mentoring, mindset development, academic accountability, nutrition education, leadership training, family engagement, and character development.
RISE Mentoring
Adult-to-youth mentoring that connects young people with screened and trained adult mentors who provide consistent encouragement, guidance, positive role modeling, and support as youth navigate academics, personal development, leadership, and future goals.
RISE Peer Mentoring
Youth-to-youth mentoring that provides opportunities for older youth to serve as trained peer mentors and positive role models for younger participants while developing their own leadership, communication, empathy, responsibility, and service skills.
