There will be NO RISE & Shine this Friday, February 7th, as we gather for staff development. We’ll see you next Friday, February 14th! As always, even though we won’t be there, don’t forget to support our friends down at Astute Coffee!

The RISE Annual Appreciation Breakfasts are coming up! Join us for a morning of gratitude, connection, and impact. 📍Lincoln: Friday, February 21st | 8-9:30AM Info here: 📍Omaha: Friday, February 28th | 8-9:30AM Info here:

Join RISE Community Navigator, Maeve Hemmer, at RISE and Shine tomorrow morning! Astute Coffee 8:00AM-9:00AM 1818 Dodge Street Omaha, NE RISE and Shine is an "open house" style coffee hour for community members to come learn more about our mission. All are welcome to join!

📢 Attention Online Volunteers! If you registered to provide feedback January 27th through February 6th and did NOT receive your assignment via email yesterday, please check your spam folders. Still having problems? Email McKenzie here:

RISE & Shine will be hosted by Geri Knight, Director of Youth & Family Programs at RISE! Tomorrow from 8-9AM Geri will be at Astute Coffee to tell people about the work RISE is doing in the youth and family spaces. Astute Coffee 1818 Dodge Street Omaha, NE

🚨 Job Seekers! 🚨 RISE's Second Chance Employment & Resource Fair is TOMORROW! Free rides sponsored by Transporter Inc. Call 402-882-0661 to book. 🗓️ Friday, Jan 24, 2025 ⏰ 11AM–2PM 📍 Citylight Church Midtown, 4383 Nicholas St, Omaha, NE 🎟️ Register:

At RISE, we’re breaking cycles of incarceration through hope, education, & opportunity. From in-prison programs to reentry services, we empower second chances & stronger communities. Learn more: #SeeUsRISE #SecondChances #PrisonReform #Nebraska

RISE CEO Jeremy Bouman reflects on the power of the Men’s Coffee Hour—where stories are shared, growth happens, and second chances thrive.

We need 100 more volunteers for our Online Business Research event in Jan 2025! 💻✨ Fully online, impactful, & easy to join. Tag a friend and sign up today:

Join McKenzie Ring, RISE's Director of Marketing and Communications, at RISE & Shine tomorrow! She'll be there to answer all your questions about RISE! Friday, January 10th 8:00AM-9:00AM Astute Coffee | 1818 Dodge Street | Omaha, NE

Congrats to the first cohort of the RISE Leadership Academy! This 12-week program empowers our staff through learning, practice, reflection, and goal-setting. We’re so proud! #Leadership #Nebraska

Our 1st RISE & Shine of 2025 is tomorrow at Astute Coffee 8AM - 9AM! Questions about volunteering opportunities or our mission? Please join us! We'll have a cup of coffee and a donut for ya! 1818 Dodge St., Omaha Learn more about RISE and Shine here:

As the year ends, we celebrate stories like David, thriving after 23 years in prison, and Christine, finding family through RISE. Your support makes transformation possible. Together, we're breaking cycles of incarceration. Get involved in 2025:

Thanks to our partnership with @SCCNeb participants who complete the RISE program can now earn college credit! This milestone opens doors to new opportunities, helping RISE participants build brighter futures beyond incarceration. Read more:

RISE's "Second Chance Career & Resource Fair" is Friday, January 24th, 2025 from 11:00AM - 2:00PM at Citylight Church Midtown: East Room. Open to all people impacted by the criminal justice system. Info and register here: #workforce #nebraska #hiring

With only 10 days left until 2025, you can make an impact that lasts all year long. By giving just $10 a month, you will support 2nd chances and brighter futures. Together, we can break the cycle of incarceration! Start your $10 monthly donation today:

📣 WE NEED 140 VOLUNTEERS! We have two In-Prison Program cohorts working through the Business Essentials portion of their journey and need business ideation research starting Monday, January 27th - Thursday, February 6th. Get info and sign up here:

Join us tomorrow between 8AM-9AM for the last RISE & Shine of 2024! Astute Coffee | 1818 Dodge Street | Omaha, NE Curious how you can volunteer in 2025? Have questions about the work and impact of RISE? Join us! Learn more about getting involved here!

Mentorship matters! At RISE, we connect incredible mentors with system-impacted small business owners through our 12-week Business Academy. Join us in growing the entrepreneurial ecosystem! Email Dr. TJ to get involved in 2025:

Huge thanks to @CoxComm for sponsoring entrepreneurship through the 2024 RISE Business Academy! 🙌 Shoutout to the 3 Cox team members who served as Business Pitch Judges, empowering participants to turn their dreams into reality. #StrongerTogetherWithCox