News & Events – Rise Up!

Serving with love

This Valentine's day, or young men showed true love to their female classmates through simple acts of respect and service. They handed out roses to each young lady, and escorted them to specially decorated classroom to enjoy some food, cupcakes, and a movie. It's life lessons like this, teaching our kids simple ways to show [...]

25th Anniversary Dinner

On Tuesday, September 18, Rise Up celebrated our 25th anniversary. We had a wonderful night of food, song, reminiscing on the past, and looking forward to the future. One of the highlights of the evening was our raffle! Our grand prize winner won $5,000. Second was Kiana Johnson, who went home with $1,000. Michelle King [...]

$5000 Raffle!

Would you please purchase a $20 raffle ticket as a part of our 25th anniversary celebration!! To purchase call 423-610-1242 or contact lisa@riseupforkids.com Additionally, starting August 21st, you can purchase your raffle tickets at: Open Doors Coffee House (101 E 8th Ave, Johnson City, TN) Misaki Japanese Steakhouse (3104 Bristol Hwy # C, Johnson City, [...]

We received our grant!

Posted: July 19, 2018
By: riseupforkids
Category: News & Events

We are very pleased to say that we received funding from the 21st Century grant we applied for earlier this year. We appreciate all your prayers and support as we awaited their decision.

Public Notice: Rise Up is applying for the CACAF State of Tennessee Food Program

Posted: July 14, 2018
By: riseupforkids
Category: News & Events

We appreciate your prayers as we are being considered for this grant!

Celebrating Our Grads

Such a fun night celebrating some of our beautiful seniors! We are so proud of you Grecia and Carrie! Thank you to a generous donor and Bonefish Grill for making this night super special!