Ready for School
Empowering students to meet their potential

THE READY FOR SCHOOL MISSION: To invest time, resources and expertise into helping students achieve their unique goals inside the classroom, outside the classroom and beyond.

In line with our commitment to giving back to the communities in which we live and work, Ready for School aims to remove obstacles for students and create conditions that ensure students are free to cultivate their talents and push the limits of their possibilities.

Introducing our national Ready for School partner: Boys & Girls Clubs of America

This nationwide expansion of the Ready for School program will pave the way for future generations to achieve their dreams, one student at a time.

Ready for School Impact Report

Discover how Ready for School partners are helping students thrive.

A holistic approach

Inside the classroom

Investing in innovative classroom experiences with a focus on independent reading by the third grade and algebra proficiency by the ninth grade.

Outside the classroom

Engaging students in mentorship programs, before- and after-school programs, and summer and supplemental learning.

Beyond the classroom

Supporting initiatives that provide children and families with access to nutrition, proper clothing, mental health resources and other essentials.
Students with a solid understanding of algebra by ninth grade are 2x more likely to graduate high school
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Ready for School - Statistics
Every $1 invested in afterschool programs saves at least $3 by increasing youths' earning potential
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Ready for School - Statistics
34 million people in the U.S. are food insecure, including 9 million children
(1 in 8)
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Ready for School - Statistics

Meet the 2024-2026 benefitting organizations

After a rigorous application and review process, Raymond James selected an initial cohort of 11 organizations across Tampa Bay.

The program will grow beyond the Tampa Bay region in the coming years.

Raymond James has pledged a three-year, $2.5 million+ annual commitment to this first cohort of Ready for School recipients:

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Raymond James announces inaugural ready for school cohort

The program will award over $2.5 million annually for three years to 11 Tampa Bay organizations.

Empowering students to meet their potential

Ready for School is a new extension of our community impact efforts: A program designed to help students prepare for brighter futures.

Giving back at Raymond James

At Raymond James, we are dedicated to giving back to the communities where we live and work.

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