Richmond Times Dispatch

WeRiseRVA currently has 30 volunteers who are certified in belaying. The nonprofit is offering rock-climbing outings to students from two Richmond middle schools, but Bennett said the organization wants to expand the program next year to include other Richmond-area middle schools.

To do that, the organization is seeking to raise about $70,000. It also accepts donations of $25 to sponsor each child, and it accepts donations of lunches for the students from area restaurants.