RISE Blog

  • Empowering Youth Well-being: Strategies to Tackle Substance Use and Misuse

    A Groundbreaking Collaboration between RISE TOGETHER & Penn State College of Medicine In an era marked by rapidly evolving challenges, the well-being of our youth is a paramount concern. On this International Overdose Awareness Day, RISE TOGETHER, a 501c3 nonprofit organization, and the research team at Penn State College of Medicine join forces to unveil…

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  • Springing into Action: Reflecting on Our 2024 We Are Not Alone Tour

    As we journey through 2024 on our RISExSAFE 10 year anniversary, 10 city tour, each step brings us closer to our mission of amplifying youth voices and inspiring change. With only one county left on our 10-year anniversary tour, it’s a perfect time to reflect on the impactful moments and connections we’ve made along the…

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  • February 2024 was a month filled with inspiration and impact as RISE TOGETHER embarked on our mission to uplift youth voices and address critical issues head-on. Let’s take a closer look at the journey we embarked on, starting in Marquette County, then rocking the Youth In Action Summit in Wisconsin Dells for Juneau County, and…

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  • From Local Roots to National Impact: RISE TOGETHER’s 2023 Journey

    Dear RISE TOGETHER Nation, As we bid farewell to 2023, we want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible journey we’ve shared over the past year. Your support has been instrumental in our success, and together, we’ve accomplished remarkable milestones that have fueled our mission of creating a world where youth feel heard,…

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  • As we wrapped up the fall chapter of our transformative journey, the “We Are Not Alone Tour” left an indelible mark on New Richmond, Wisconsin. In collaboration with the SAFE Project and with the support of our remarkable partners, we embarked on a mission to educate, engage, and empower over 1,500 individuals, including students, teachers,…

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  • Decade of Empowerment: Reflecting on #RISE10year

    Can you believe it’s already been a week since we celebrated a decade of unity, inspiration, and community transformation at our #RISE10year event? On a Tuesday night that threatened rain but couldn’t dampen our spirits, we gathered to make history at the iconic Houdini Plaza in Downtown Appleton, WI. We couldn’t be more thankful as…

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  • 10 Reasons to Join Us at #RISE10YEAR Celebration

    At RISE TOGETHER, we believe in the power of community, resilience, and hope. It’s with immense pride and gratitude that we announce the celebration of our 10-year journey in making a positive impact on youth prevention, awareness, and education. Join us at the #RISE10YEAR anniversary celebration for a night filled with joy, inspiration, and the…

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  • Resilience, the guiding light through life’s trials, has been the heartbeat of RISE TOGETHER’s transformative journey over the past decade. Our mission, centered on education, empowerment, and sparking change through dialogue, has shown us the extraordinary power of a single conversation in igniting transformation in others’ lives. Speaking Out for Change: A Decade of Impact…

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  • Join Us for the #RISE10Year Anniversary Concert: Celebrating a Decade of Impact!

    Can you believe it? A Decade of Making a Difference! At RISE TOGETHER, we are overwhelmed with joy and pride as we reflect on our incredible journey together over the past ten years. What started as a passionate vision to shatter stigma, raise awareness, and empower our community has evolved into a powerful movement for…

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  • Welcome to the RISE TOGETHER blog! This blog post will explore the power of taking action and empowering teens to positively impact their communities. We focus on preventing substance use and reducing the stigma surrounding mental health. Taking Action and Empowering Teens We believe in the importance of advocacy and activism as catalysts for change.…

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