Ten years ago, Raise The Barr started with one family. Today, we are reshaping how colleges, public systems, and communities support single-parent students—because when a parent succeeds, a child’s future accelerates.
Join us for an unforgettable evening marking ten years of Raise The Barr.
Under Review: A Legacy in Motion will feature delicious food and drink pairings, compelling stories from RTB scholars, live auctions, and other opportunities to support our scholars and their children.
What We Do
Raise The Barr supports single parents on their path to economic mobility. We remove the financial and logistical barriers that make it difficult to pursue education, training, or career-building opportunities. With stability, guidance, and community, parents gain the skills and confidence to build strong careers — strengthening two generations at once.
Celebrating
10 Years
of Raising The Barr
Ten years ago, we set out to close the opportunity gap for single parent families. Today, we’re celebrating a decade of 200+ scholars, 365+ children, and futures rewritten. We’re just getting started.
IN TEN YEARS…
Stability
Support that keeps families housed and secure
How Our Approach Works
Every parent deserves the chance to build a stable future for their family. We surround single-parent families with the stability, guidance, and community they need to pursue education, gain skills, and grow in their careers. Our approach strengthens two generations at a time.
Guidance
Coaches and mentors who walk alongside parents
Opportunity
Access to training, education, and career pathways
Community
A network of other single-parents who lift each other up
History
Raise The Barr was founded by former NFL player Anthony Barr and his mother, Lori, who know firsthand what it takes for a single parent to build a better life for their family. Their experience shapes the core belief that still guides us today: When you invest in a parent, you transform the trajectory of two generations. Read our story.
Stay in Touch!
Sign up for our newsletter to stay up-to-date with the work we do.