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
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Positively transform the lives of others.
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Uplift the community and build, learn, and grow together.
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Help to overcome socio-economic barriers
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Be an advocate for social change.
Objectives
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Provide the community with economical, cultural, educational, historical and artistic programming, with a focus on African history, traditions, and contributions
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Encourage and inspire the community to celebrate and engage in African culture and tradition.
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Help build positive identity and self-esteem, confidence and African pride within the community.
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Teach leadership, entrepreneurship, and self-sufficiency skills.
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Promote positive youth and adult behavioral development.
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Promote positive mental and physical health.
Areas of Focus
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Youth
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Education
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Health
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Economic and Community Development