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Rise Supports Black Maternal Health!

April 17, 2024 by

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April 11-17 is recognized as Black Maternal Health Week. Across socioeconomic statuses, Black mothers have the highest maternal and infant mortality rate. With the increased restrictions on access to abortion and the criminalization of pregnancy loss, it’s more imperative now than ever, that we continue sounding the alarm on this crisis. Did you know that 4 out of 5 pregnancy-related deaths are preventable? (Source: Health Resources & Service Administration, the Maternal & Child Health Bureau).

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Melissa Landrau, Senior Parent Leader

February 14, 2024 by

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Melissa has been with Rise since 2014. She started as an impacted parent in our Rise & Shine Parent Leadership Program and now helps facilitate it as a Senior Parent Leader. She is an advocate for parents and works to elevate the voices of those impacted by the child welfare system.

New Resource Alert: Little Creek Recovery

February 12, 2024 by

Little Creek Recovery is an alcohol and drug addiction treatment center located in Pennsylvania. Their main goal is their patients’ long-term sobriety and health. With a multitude of treatment programs, they offer support and resources necessary to maintain a healthy and addiction-free lifestyle.

For more information, you can visit their website: littlecreekrecovery.org.

Rise Communications Program Report

February 05, 2024 by

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Through our online magazine, publications, website, newsletter and social media platforms (@readrisemag), the Rise Communications Program shares stories by and for parents, provides information and resources, raises awareness of the harms of the family policing system, highlights community-led solutions and offers ways to get involved. The Rise Communications Team facilitates writing and public speaking workshops for parents impacted by ACS through our Rise & Shine Program, conducts community outreach, supports the Rise team with preparing for presentations and provides internal coordination, logistics … Read More

Native American Heritage Month: A Brief History of Dehumanization & Displacement

November 28, 2023 by

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On August 3, 1990, November was declared Native American Heritage Month, acknowledging the original inhabitants of the American land.  But it didn’t start there – in 1976, Cherokee American, Jerry C. Elliott (High Eagle), a physicist known for his contributions as the lead retro fire officer (flight control) of the Apollo 13, authored congressional legislation for Native American Awareness Week from October 10th to 16th. The first of its kind, it was signed into law … Read More

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