RIPEforChange
Empowering Stories, Transforming Lives
RIPEforChange is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals to share their unique stories through creative expression, education, and professional development. Whether it’s teaching youth to write and publish their own books or supporting creators in producing impactful multimedia projects, our mission is to inspire creativity, build confidence, and nurture entrepreneurial skills that unlock limitless possibilities.
Who We Are
At the heart of RIPEforChange is a diverse team of Texas board-certified educators, award-winning authors, journalists, producers, and executive directors. With expertise spanning education, leadership, multimedia production, journalism, and community advocacy, we are uniquely equipped to serve diverse audiences and address gaps in literacy, storytelling, and creative expression.
What We Believe
We believe in the transformative power of storytelling to inspire resilience, foster innovation, and empower individuals of all ages to achieve their full potential. Every voice matters, and we are committed to providing the resources, mentorship, and opportunities needed to help people bring their stories to life.
Donate
By donating today, you’re helping us bring creativity, confidence, and opportunity to individuals in prisons, schools, documentary projects, and beyond. Your generosity fuels programs that inspire storytelling, foster innovation, and amplify diverse voices. Together, we can make a lasting impact—one story at a time.
Our Mission
Understanding the Literacy Link: Did you know mastering reading and writing by the end of third grade is more than an academic achievement? According to the Annie E. Casey Foundation, it’s a crucial milestone that significantly influences a child’s future academic and economic success. But it doesn’t stop there. The National Adult Literacy Survey has shown us that literacy is a powerful tool that can shape an individual’s journey in society. From unlocking better job opportunities to reducing encounters with the justice system and lessening dependence on welfare, literacy lays the foundation for a brighter, more prosperous future.
This connection between early literacy and long-term societal success underscores the vital importance of our mission at RIPE for Change; we’re not only improving literacy but also fostering a culture of authorship, leadership, and positivity.
Your Support Makes a Difference: Your donation is a lifeline for us. It helps us provide children with access to our transformative programs, cutting-edge educational technology, and resources that keep us at the forefront of literary and publishing advancements. With your partnership, we can continue to empower young minds, shaping them into the confident leaders and authors of tomorrow. Join us in our commitment to building a brighter future, one word at a time. Together, we can create lasting change.
