Events


RISE Hangout @ The Community Living Room

2nd Monday of Every Month
Community Living Room, Downtown Appleton, WI

Come hang out, listen to music, and enjoy snacks, coffee/cider, games, and good vibes. This space is all about community, connection, and real conversations.
No sign-up needed — just show up.

Promotional poster for 'Rise Hangout' event at Community Living Room in Appleton, featuring details like address, date, time, and activities such as food, games, art, and music for teens.

RISEconnection Cohort

Dates: Feb 23 – March 23

Live Sessions: 5 Mondays at 4 PM CST – 5:00 PM CST

Where: Online via Zoom

Are you an educator looking to deepen your practice and personal growth? Join us for RISEconnection, a training program designed for educators who are committed to doing the inner work. This online event offers a supportive community, engaging workshops, and practical tools to help you cultivate self-awareness and emotional resilience. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with like-minded educators and elevate your teaching journey. Register today or reach out if you have questions.
This training is discounted in part thanks to the WE Energies Foundation.

Presenting at NAMI Wisconsin 2026 Annual Conference

Dates: April 10 – April 11

Where: Downtown Appleton Hilton Hotel

We’ll be talking about how evidence-based storytelling, lived experience, and youth voice can reduce stigma and strengthen mental health conversations in our communities.

Seymour Mental Health Resource Fair

Dates: May 1st

Where: Seymour High School

Shawano County Recovery Resource Fair

Dates: May 2nd

Where: Franklin Park, Shawano

Ripon Mental Health Resource Fair

Dates: May 7th

Where: Ripon High School

RISE Lucky 13 Celebration

Dates: Saturday, September 12th

Where: Appleton, WI