Rise News

Beth Wilke (center) is presented with her MOHR DSP Award by Rise leadership and Brooklyn Tool representatives.  Beth Wilke, a Direct Support Professional (DSP) at Rise, has been named a 2024 Outstanding Direct Support Professional by the Minnesota Organization for Habilitation and Rehabilitation (MOHR). This prestigious award highlights Beth’s exceptional dedication and impactful work supporting people with disabilities. Beth began her career at our Spring Lake Park production facility, where she excelled at building meaningful…

FRIDLEY, Minn. (November 26, 2024) – The Rise Board of Directors has chosen Tim Dickie to head the Twin Cities-based disability services agency which provides career, job exploration, and life enrichment support programs in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Dickie has championed inclusion and opportunity for people with disabilities throughout his 35-year career. Currently serving as the Chief Program Officer at Rise, he brings invaluable expertise to his leadership role. He begins his new position on December…

Each year we recognize three outstanding community partners as employers of the year. The awards are given to businesses who go above and beyond in the support of our mission. Whether a long-time partner who has worked with us for decades, or a new business relationship, all the honors are recognized for providing valuable job experience, coaching, skills testing and more to the people we support. This year’s honorees are: BIX Produce Our relationship with…

Honoring our Outstanding Team Members Each year, Rise honors outstanding team members with our two employee awards: Champion of the Mission and Excellence in Leadership. The 2024 Award Winners were presented at our second annual Employee Recognition Party, which was held at the Mermaid Event Center in Mounds View on September 26th. 2024 Champions of the Mission Every month, Rise collects nominations and selects several Champions of the Month. It is from this group of…

Corrine Smith, 103 (pictured), Vero Beach, Fla. passed away in March, 2023. Rise supported her daughter, Cosette who died in 2015, for many years. Corinne was extremely active and generous throughout the years. Her $920,000 estate bequest honoring Cosette is among the largest financial gifts we have ever received. “The funds were directed to our general operations,” said Vice President of Advancement Noel McCormick. “We are so grateful Corrine trusted us to be good stewards…