“Just like moons and like suns, with the certainty of tides. Just like the hopes springing high, still I’ll R.I.S.E.”
— 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 pre-adolescent to adolescent 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
Founder and President
Virtual Tutoring Program
We are happy to introduce our Virtual Academic Mentor!
Starting on January 28, 2025, we will be offering flexible scheduling options on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with 15-minute to 30-minute personalized learning support sessions available for all grade levels and subjects.
Whether you need assistance with a specific topic, homework, or overall academic guidance, our tailored sessions are designed to support our mentees unique needs.
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.
2025 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
