RISE is a volunteer-run, refugee-led nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization working in the United States and globally to empower refugees, immigrants, and displaced individuals and families through social integration, economic empowerment, educational support, and psychological well-being. As a leading refugee-led nonprofit, RISE focuses on creating lasting impact.
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Why Our Work Matters
Displacement often brings more than the loss of home. It can also create language barriers, social isolation, interrupted education, limited economic opportunity, and emotional distress. RISE responds with people-centered, community-based support that helps individuals and families rebuild with dignity and hope.
Our Purpose
As a committed, volunteer-run nonprofit, we address the unique challenges faced by displaced individuals.
Social Integration
Helping individuals and families build connection, confidence, and a sense of belonging in their communities.
Economic Empowerment
Our efforts include fostering community ties and economic opportunities through supporting skills development, entrepreneurship, and pathways to self-reliance.
Educational Support
As part of our mission, we advocate for educational equity for all. We are also expanding access to learning opportunities for children, youth, and adults.
Psychological Well-Being
Promoting healing, resilience, dignity, and trauma-informed community support.
Support a Program Today
Our mission as a refugee-led nonprofit is to empower those affected by forced displacement. RISE advances its mission through practical, community-centered initiatives that promote belonging, opportunity, learning, and resilience for displaced communities.
Fluency Over Coffee Initiative (FOCI)
A welcoming program where refugees and local community members connect over coffee, doughnuts, and meaningful conversation in a relaxed, judgment-free environment.
Flame of Hope Campaign (FHC)
A humanitarian initiative supporting conflict-affected children and families through educational support, psychosocial care, and hope-centered community action in the Great Lakes Region.
Why Support Us
Mission rooted in dignity.
Practical empowerment-focused programs.
Community-centered and partnership-driven.
501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization.
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Whether you are a donor, volunteer, advocate, or partner, your support helps them access opportunity, healing, and a sense of belonging.
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5900 Balcones Drive, Ste. 100, Austin, TX 78731.
2949 S 7th Street, Abilene, TX 79605.
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