Bronx Rising Initiative

Beyond Rising Internship

BRONX RISING INITIATIVE

The Oyate Group in partnership with Fordham University (CCEL) offers 60 undocumented high school students from across the city paid internships. We are now accepting applications for the fall.

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Up to $50,000

3 NY Entrepreneurs

The Oyate Group's Community Capital program is looking for BIPOC entrepreneurs that want to scale and grow their startup in the Bronx. Open to local NY early-stage startups from the Bronx, Harlem, and Washington Heights.

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Scholarship

Brandon Hendricks

In 2020, the Oyate Group launched the Brandon Hendricks Scholarship in honor of a rising star from our community that was killed by senseless gun violence on June 29, 2020.

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Turkey Giveaway

BRONX RISING INITIATIVE

Bronx Rising Initiative has given away 3,500 turkeys with 15 local non-profit organizations and community leaders over the past 3 years

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GIVES BACK

BRONX RISING INITIATIVE

Uplifting and providing critical resources for our Bronx healthcare institutions, their patients and first responders.

The Bronx Rising Initiative Worked on Providing COVID-19 Vaccinations To Every Bronxite

Our Goal

Oyate Group’s Rising Initiatives are dedicated to providing and distributing critical resources across New York City in response to the COVID-19 pandemic’s disproportionate impact on marginalized New Yorkers. Founded in 2020 by Tomas Ramos Oyate Group’s Rising Initiatives work to create access to healthcare, alleviate hunger, invest in the growth of small businesses and inspire youth to better themselves and their city.

Oyate Group Rising Initiative Programs

A Layered Approach

Healthcare

In response to COVID-19, Oyate supported local clinics, vaccinated people of all ages, and fought disinformation in the Bronx and upper Manhattan.

Hunger

The Oyate Group Rising Initiative alleviate food insecurity for senior citizens and families who are struggling.

Small Business

The Bronx Rising Initiative is dedicated to ensuring the financial empowerment and economic security of our borough.

Youth

The Bronx Rising Initiative believes that to uplift our community we must focus on the most vulnerable in our community.