You don't have to be perfect to RISE.
One decision shouldn't define your life. RISE is for teens who need real people in their corner — people who will be honest with them, push them, and help them protect their future.
Real mentorship
Positive adults who listen, challenge you, and stay in your corner.
A safe space
Security is tight. Every Riser deserves to feel safe showing up.
Life skills
Decision-making, money, boundaries, college, careers, and trades.
Graduate RISEN
Finish the program and walk in a graduation ceremony — officially Risen.
Why this matters
The wrong crowd can cost you everything.
Sometimes it's not about being a bad person. Sometimes it's about being around the wrong people, trying to fit in, wanting to be accepted, or making a decision without realizing how far the consequences can reach.
That's something founder Iyani Davis understands personally.
RISE was created to give young people a place to talk about those choices before one moment, one friendship or one decision has the power to change the direction of their future.
We talk about the real stuff — peer pressure, friendships, relationships, social media, confidence, decision-making, consequences, school, money, jobs, careers and the person you want to become.
RISE doesn't label young people by their worst decision. We help them recognize their choices, take accountability, learn from them and keep moving forward.
You don't have to be perfect to RISE.
You just have to be willing to grow.
Meet the founderThe Graduation Journey
From Riser to RISEN
- Step 1
Apply
A parent/guardian or the Riser submits the application.
- Step 2
Meet & Welcome
An intro conversation with the family so we know each other.
- Step 3
Become a Riser
Join group sessions — schedule announced to enrolled families.
- Step 4
Grow
Mentorship, life skills, future planning, and community activities.
- Step 5
Lead
Give back and step up for the newer Risers coming behind you.
- Step 6
Graduate RISEN
A graduation ceremony with family, mentors, and community.
Ready to RISE?
Apply for a spot in THE RISE PROJECT
Parents, guardians, or teens themselves can fill out the application. It takes about 10 minutes.
Start the application