“Just like moons and like suns, with the certainty of tides. Just like hopes springing high, still I'll rise.”
— Dr. Maya Angelou
Building A Brighter Future
WE ARE R.I.S.E. Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that was established in South Los Angeles, CA. Our mission is to empower elementary to middle school aged girls of color through equipping them with social emotional and developmental skills they can use in their everyday lives. Areas of focus are self-awareness, personal health and well-being, education, and community philanthropy. The R.I.S.E. Acronym (Resilient, Intelligent, Successful and Empowered) is used as a mantra to provide our mentees with a number of affirmations to hold on to for the rest of their lives.
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Dr. Ebone Smith-Lenhardt
Founder and President
It’s Giving Season
As we enter the season of generosity, we’re thrilled to announce two opportunities to give back and make a difference! Giving Tuesday is December 3rd – a global day of giving where every act of kindness counts. Your support on this day fuels our mission and helps us empower girls through mentorship, workshops, and community initiatives. This year, we’re also teaming up with R.E.A.C.H. Foundation! Together, we’re collecting new, unwrapped toys for children in need, ensuring that the joy of the holidays reaches every family.
Safe Space Summit 2024
Individual and Group Mentoring
Through weekly individual and group mentoring, mentors and mentees focus on positive self-esteem, coping skills, healthy living, and awareness of self-power.
Workshops
WE ARE R.I.S.E. mentees participate in a series of workshops that are geared toward the strengthening of their social, emotional and personal development. Examples of workshops provided are etiquette, self-advocacy, leadership, and goal setting.
2024 Initiatives
We will strengthen our mentees by emphasizing the following areas:
Self-Awareness
Personal Health and Wellness
Education
Community Philanthropy
Follow Our Journey
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Testimonials
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"RISE has increased her self awareness because she is more confident in her own skin."
R.I.S.E. Parent
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"It let me believe in myself and that your strong to do anything."
R.I.S.E. Mentee
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"RISE has increased her self awareness because she is more confident in her own skin."
R.I.S.E. Parent
Contact us.
Want your child to be a part of R.I.S.E.?
Would you like your school to partner with us as an after school program?
Are you looking to volunteer with us?
Interested in becoming a long-term donor?
We invite you to fill out the form below!
Please note that we are based in Los Angeles, CA
