News And Events

Black August: A Celebration of Liberation & Freedom Fighters

August 29, 2023 by Rise

National Black Business Month

While we celebrate and honor Black history during the month of February every year, there’s also a lesser known, but just as important, holiday to commemorate the struggle for Black liberation.

“Black August,” created in 1979 at San Quentin State Prison, in honor of fallen brothers and activists associated with The Black Panther Party, Jonathan P. Jackson & George Jackson, is to highlight Black resistance against systemic impression and remember Black political prisoners.

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ICYMI: Rise’s Annual Celebration

November 07, 2023 by Rise

Rise’s Annual Celebration was a celebration of stars!

Our annual fundraiser was a great success on October 19th at the Lower Eastside Girls’ Club. During the event, we laughed, cried, and danced the night away in celebration of parents, children, and their families. It was an amazing night with amazing people! Patrons that participated in our raffle were able to win door prizes, including family and self-care themed gift baskets. Our guest speaker of the night … Read More

Child Welfare Budget Priorities

May 30, 2023 by Rise

The rate for housing subsidies for those who have experienced foster care hasn’t been increased since 1988! This year’s #NYSBudget must modernize the subsidy by raising the rate, indexing it to inflation, and including youth up to age 24. Many young people that leave foster care without any family ties, or “age out”, are faced with homelessness. This year’s #NYSBudget must include S.2038-A/A.2525-A to modernize preventive housing subsidies and support youth who experienced foster care.

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Rise’s Mandated Reporting & Childcare surveys are now open!

April 27, 2023 by Rise

Rise is collecting data to better understand parents’ experiences with reaching out for resources and support from mandated reporters. We’re also collecting data on parents’ and caregivers’ experiences around the lack of child care, accessibility, and what solutions they want to see. This information will remain anonymous and inform Rise’s call to action surrounding our parent-led campaign to expand child care, and include respite care for all NYC families.

If you are a parent or caregiver or … Read More

Check This Out: “Still, we rise: Lessons learned from lived experiences in the family policing system”

March 27, 2023 by Rise

In this special issue article, the voices of mothers affected by the child welfare system are at the forefront. A group of five women, including our own, Jeanette Vega and other Rise staff and parents, discuss their experiences with the child welfare system, highlighting and illustrating the many systemic injustices. It is their hope that sharing personal stories inspires and helps others across the country. The article also focuses on the development of Rise as … Read More

Rise in the Media: Never Can Say Goodbye & Indomitable Podcast

November 27, 2023 by Rise

Never Can Say Goodbye is a film about self-determination and the trauma of the child welfare system. After the main character, Shayna, gets in trouble with the law, she is forcibly separated from her children and loses her parental rights without so much as saying a simple goodbye. Rise staff, Keyna, Shamara, and Paige, served as supporting extras in the movie and shared personal experiences. You can watch the trailer here.

The Indomitable Podcast by … Read More

NOW HIRING: Development Director

November 21, 2023 by Rise

Rise is seeking a full-time Development Director to start in January 2024, approximately. This is a hybrid position based in the Bronx, with three days of in-person work.

Overview:

As the Development Director at Rise, you will play a crucial role in supporting the organization’s fundraising efforts and ensuring its continued growth and success. Reporting directly to the Rise Executive Director and collaborating closely with the program staff and Board, you will be responsible for executing … Read More

Parents’ Platform Updates 2023

November 14, 2023 by Rise

Although Rise has a new mission, we’re still committed to prioritizing parents, their families, and putting their needs and concerns first. Over the summer, we administered our surveys on childcare and mandated reporting to better understand parents’ and caregivers’ experiences with mandated reporters, obtaining childcare in New York City, or the lack of, and any gaps in accessibility. With over 60 responses, we held community conversations, webinars, and a Town Hall to discuss action … Read More

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month: Champions for Children & Human Rights

September 28, 2023 by Rise

Source: US Department of State

September 15 – October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month. Beginning in 1968 as a week-long celebration, it was expanded in 1988 to coincide with key Independence Days such as Mexico, Belize, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Honduras, Chile, Guatemala, and Nicaragua. Another holiday, Día de la Raza, also known as Columbus Day on October 12th, also falls within this month, although Columbus Day has received criticism due to being associated with … Read More