“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

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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.



Dr. Ebone Smith
Founder and President

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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.

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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.

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2025 Initiatives

We will strengthen our mentees by emphasizing the following areas:

  • Self-Awareness

  • Personal Health and Wellness

  • Education

  • Community Philanthropy

Follow Our Journey

 

RESILIENT

INTELLIGENT

SUCCESSFUL

EMPOWERED

RESILIENT • INTELLIGENT • SUCCESSFUL • EMPOWERED •

Testimonials

  • "RISE has increased her self awareness because she is more confident in her own skin."

    R.I.S.E. Parent

  • "It let me believe in myself and that your strong to do anything."

    R.I.S.E. Mentee

  • "RISE has increased her self awareness because she is more confident in her own skin."

    R.I.S.E. Parent

Contact us.

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Please note that we are based in Los Angeles, CA