Everyone deserves to live a purposeful, meaningful life.

We offer access to the resources, opportunities, and support people need to thrive in Minnesota and Western Wisconsin.

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Everyone deserves to live a purposeful, meaningful life.

We offer access to the resources, opportunities, and support people need to thrive in Minnesota and Western Wisconsin.

Find Your Program
Get Involved
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Find fulfilling work

Discover what you love to do and find a job that fits your skills and needs today while you look toward the future.

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Create the life you love

Our life-enrichment programs fill your days with activities, connect you with vibrant communities, and more.

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Get ongoing support

We never leave you hanging. Rise will be at your side when you need us — through your ups, downs, and the times in between.

Here for you...

We serve people experiencing a variety of life situations:

  • People with intellectual and developmental disabilities
  • People with brain injuries
  • People who are Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing
  • People with barriers to employment
  • People with mental illness
  • People with criminal
    backgrounds
  • People experiencing
    homelessness
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...Wherever you are

The first step toward an independent life

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Success Stories

Real people drive our mission

ARMHS support creates a pathway to success for Cheyenne Johnson in St. Cloud.

Feeling at home in St. Cloud

Cheyenne Johnson recently celebrated a milestone many of us take for granted. “I’ve been struggling and trying to survive,” he said. After more than a decade of searching, he now...
Denise Coppess in the customer service area of the Blaine, Minn. Home Depot store.

Denise Coppess’ new job lays foundation for a career change

The friendly face welcoming customers at Home Depot near Blaine’s Northtown Mall is a familiar one to many at Rise. Denise Coppess greets shoppers there 3 to 4 days per...
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Craftsman’s work on display in Minnesota Kitchens

by Tom Brinker Paul Weller walked into Galloping Cabinets in rural Mayer, Minn. to assemble cabinets, doors, and panels seven years ago. Weller’s work at the family-owned custom cabinetry company...

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We Are Rise

Our programs create limitless possibilities

Rise is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Our programs take a whole-person approach, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible through supportive access to employment, housing, and life-enrichment services.

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Every contribution counts

Make a donation. Hold a fundraiser. Volunteer your time and and talents.
Your contribution fuels our efforts to empower the people we serve.

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Work at Rise

Take the next step in your career

Our team members discover us through our shared goals, but they stay because of the culture and continual opportunities for professional growth.

Looking for fulfilling work with a thriving, forward-thinking nonprofit? Check out the current job opportunities at Rise locations throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin.

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