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You never know what impact a small mentoring moment might have.

Thank you to everyone who helped support us during our summer program!

$15,000 spring donation match!

Our mentors and mentees got to enjoy an evening of adventure and s’mores!

Learning love and respect

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 [...]

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 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.

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