RISE

Join Charita Dailey, RISE's Director of Development, and Maeve Hemmer, RISE's Community Navigator, at RISE and Shine tomorrow morning! They will be at Astute Coffee from 8–9 AM to answer your questions about RISE and share what a typical day in their roles is like. All are welcome to join! 1818 Dodge Street, Omaha, NE 8-9AM (free parking until 9AM)

🍔 HEY LINCOLN! 🍔 TODAY from 4-8PM mention the RISE fundraiser at any of the Lincoln, NE Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers locations and you'll be supporting RISE! What are you going to order?

🍔 THURSDAY! All LINCOLN, NE Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers locations from 4-8PM! Grab some food and support RISE! Show this image at the checkout counter! More info here: https://ow.ly/wz5250TuKXt

A HUGE thank you to James A. Reiff and the Nebraska Enterprise Fund for all the support they give to the RISE Business Academy and their small businesses!

Don't forget! Next Thursday, September 26th from 4-8PM, Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is hosting a fundraiser for RISE at ALL of their Lincoln, NE locations! Freddy's will contribute 15% of sales to RISE and our mission of breaking generational cycles of incarceration. #Lincoln #Nebraska #fundraiser #midwest

"The family used to come every weekend. We would take the kids. We would go to the park. Kerry was our person who did the barbecue. He was our barbecue person. And so we spent the holidays together. You know, Thanksgiving, Christmas, birthdays. After he was gone, it seemed like everybody stopped coming. Everybody stopped coming after Kerry went to jail." Via The New Yorker https://ow.ly/uzOC50TppSH

As a monthly donor, you can increase your impact on the incredible programming delivered here at RISE. A recurring gift of $50/month has the power to: • Elevate additional programming, services and resources for RISE participants to ensure gainful employment and housing upon release. • Provide supplies and learning tools for the entrepreneurs, children, families and advocates utilizing RISE’s community programs to enhance their futures and break cycles. • Offset the costs of public transportation and rideshares RISE participants rely on when reentering the community. Cycles repeat, yet circles are infinite. Will you join the Second Chance Circle and becoming a monthly donor? Join here: https://ow.ly/lo1z50Tlph8

Have you or a family member been through the criminal, juvenile, or foster care system(s) and you know firsthand the impact it has on a person and their family? Have you ever wanted to advocate for change, but never knew how or where to get started? Apply to join RISE’s 1st Emerging Advocates cohort! This 10-week class starts the week of October 14, 2024. Get info and apply here: https://ow.ly/1hfH50TgP9Z

RISE is committed to breaking the generational cycles of incarceration, and this reentry simulation offers a unique opportunity for community members to better understand the challenges faced by individuals returning to society after incarceration. Did you know that 95% of incarcerated individuals will eventually return to the community? Each year, between 1,800 and 2,400 people are released from Nebraska’s prisons alone. The reentry process can feel overwhelming, as returning citizens face a complex web of housing, employment, and financial barriers. During the simulation, participants will receive a “life card” representing the identity of a returning citizen. Over the course of an hour, you will navigate “four weeks” of reentry, making decisions and facing the challenges that accompany reintegration into society. While this experience cannot fully capture the reality of reentry, it is designed to be thought-provoking and educational. Will you join us and participate in this unique event? Benson Theatre Omaha #Nebraska #Omaha #reentrymatters #midwest

At RISE, we believe in second chances and the power of transformation. Our mission is to break generational cycles of incarceration by providing the tools, resources, and support needed for lasting change. But we can't do it alone—we need your help! Your donation will: • Empower individuals to rebuild their lives. • Support families affected by incarceration. • Create pathways to education, employment, and a brighter future. Every dollar makes a difference. Together, we can build a world where justice and opportunity go hand in hand. Donate today and help us RISE above the cycle of incarceration. Support second chances here: https://lnkd.in/gPCGQKq