This Community Member Survey is a comprehensive data collection effort to identify the strengths, challenges, and opportunities to address and improve health in the Appalachian Highland Region. Thank you for helping us identify the most pressing issues the Appalachian Highland Region is facing. The survey should take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete.
Read MoreThis training will enable facilitators to provide Stellar Sex Ed to middle- and high-school youth and adults AND to "stellarize" other curricula so it is more affirming and trauma-informed while adhering to local and state restrictions.
Facilitator training will cover curriculum content as well as facilitation best practices and tips for making any sex ed more accessible to all neurotypes, genders, colors, abilities, and orientations. Electronic access to the curriculum is included for trainees who complete the course successfully.
Read MoreHello, friends of all ages! Thanks so much for your support and parrticipation. We are cancelling the last story time due to a scheduling conflict. We hope to see everyone in the Spring for an Our Whole Lives series for kids in Kindergarten through 2nd grade. This program will discuss bodies and families, feelings and babies, consent and identity—stay tuned for updates!
Read MoreIf you are interested in hosting this program for your organization or business, please contact us.
Read MoreHave you been struggling to navigate this new world of changing pronouns, new gender identities, and orientation? Or have you struggled to explain these things to family and friends? We’ve got you!!!
Supper provided; childcare provided with preregistration by 5 p.m. on Nov. 9.
Read MoreAll our fall offerings are free for all, and many include childcare, food, and books. Click through to the full event listings for details and registration when required.
RISE is hosting two sessions of Stellar Sex Ed this summer! These programs are both free but do require registration, and the high school program includes lunch each day.
Read MoreThank you to everyone who supports RISE every day, all year round—you all know who you are and we are so grateful. We honestly would not exist without you all! Specifically we’d like to shower a little thanks on folx who have helped through this transition.
Read MoreGet a sneak preview of some items featured in our upcoming Stellar Celebration silent auction, May 20 from 4-9 p.m.
Last chance to register for Stellar Sex Ed facilitator training—register before 5 p.m. on Monday, April 24.
Read MoreStellar Facilitator training is a great way to enhance your facilitation game. Stellar approaches are affirming and inclusive and more accessible for neurodivergent folx than many curricula. Join us for a space-age approach to sex ed!
Read MoreIndividuals, educators, and organizations who serve youth are invited to join us for a summit that will build skills, forge community connections, and introduce new ways of thinking about adolescent health.
Read MoreNeed an abortion and don’t know where to go or how to pay for it? There’s an app (well, a website) for that. You have options.
Read MoreRISE has a new home and are working on spiffing it up—and you can help!
Read MoreWe know things are hopping at this time of year, but here are some easy ways you can help RISE continue it’s work—and maybe even make your life a little simpler!
RISE t-shirts as holiday gifts
Donations in lieu of gifts
Make RISE: Healthy for Life your Amazon Smile beneficiary for a year
etc.
Do you ever take muffins to work to share? Or brownies or donuts or cookies?
Next time you do, consider putting a price on your homemade goodness for a good cause!
Read MoreThe policy as proposed is unprecedented as it would codify discriminatory language in district policies and, even if the law should change, the policy would continue until changed again by the school board.
Read MoreFrom presentations to teen programming, from TriPride to actively fighting hate in our area, RISE is always busy—and we can’t do any of this without our wonderful volunteers and donors. Just look what you have made possible, and check the bottom of this post for actions you can take to stop hate in our state and support RISE’s work!
Read MoreWe’ll miss you, Astonish. Thanks for the TikTok lessons, all your hard work and creativity, and your adventurous spirit! It was fun!
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