Our Mission
To serve families, uplift children and young adults, and strengthen communities through compassion-driven service, resource support, youth empowerment, and civic and leadership education.
Our Vision
A community where every family has support, every child has hope, and every citizen has the opportunity to contribute to building a better tomorrow.
Our Values
Compassion
We lead with heart.
Integrity
We do what's right.
Unity
We believe we're stronger together.
Service
We show up where we're needed.
Responsibility
We take ownership of our community.
Respect
Every person deserves dignity.
Our Story
The Rise United Foundation was created from a simple belief: that strong communities are built when people come together in service and purpose. We watched families struggle silently, youth fall through the cracks, and community members eager to help without direction. We stepped forward to build a bridge between those who need help and those ready to give it.
We exist to turn compassion into action.
Leadership
President/Executive Director
Stephen Despin Jr.
Vice President
Savanna Despin
