Rising Start is a non-profit philanthropic event in support of Change for Kids, which invests in New York City’s public elementary schools in low-income communities. (Mutual of America recognizes the outstanding programs and services offered by CFK as one of the country’s “Top 10 Most Scalable Models.”) In 2016, Rising Start raised more than $47,000 for Change For Kids, funding art museum residencies, creative writing classes, chess, fitness and nutrition programs.