Raising Interest in Social Equality

Mission

Raising Interest in Social Equality (R.I.S.E. UP) is a social advocacy organization that was formed to educate, empower, and engage the community on socio-economic issues and to bring about social change nationally in the African and African American community. We seek to bring awareness and change to socio-economic issues that affect the national community through programming, creativity, community service, opportunities celebrating African and African American culture, and initiatives that provoke thought and actions for improvement.

Vision

• Positively transform the lives of others.

• Uplift the community and build, learn, and grow together.

• Help to overcome socio-economic barriers

• Be an advocate for social change.

Objectives

• Provide the community with economical, cultural, educational, historical and artistic programming, with a focus on African history, traditions, and contributions

• Encourage and inspire the community to celebrate and engage in African culture and tradition.

• Help build positive identity and self-esteem, confidence and African pride within the community.

• Teach leadership, entrepreneurship, and self-sufficiency skills.

• Promote positive youth and adult behavioral development.

• Promote positive mental and physical health.

Areas of Focus

• Youth

• Education

• Health

• Economic and Community Development