by Megan Landvatter | May 8, 2018 | Circle of Hope, community event, Uncategorized
Sara Johnson, of Faye Photography, follows her dream despite being diagnosed with a rare disease.
by Megan Landvatter | Apr 27, 2018 | Community-building
For many, a bicycle was a childhood staple. When you see a bike, or mount your own, you feel a touch of nostalgia wash through you. Maybe your bike had a basket on the front, streamers hanging from the handlebars, or a horn, allowing you to proclaim your happiness to...
by Megan Landvatter | Apr 17, 2018 | Children's Mental Health Awareness Month, Community-building, Trauma-Informed Care
RISE welcomed visitors from the Norwegian Delegation on April 4, 2018. Visiting Wisconsin to learn more about Trauma-Informed Care, the Norwegian Delegation met with RISE staff to tour the organization and to hear how the agency implements this care in programming....
by Clarity Development | Mar 28, 2018 | Uncategorized
RISE is hosting a Diaper Drive for the entire month of April. We serve over 6,800 children, families, and individuals per year and many of the families we serve are in need of diapering supplies. Diapers can cost $70-$80 per month and babies use 6-10 diapers per day!...
by Maggie Waid | Feb 16, 2018 | Uncategorized
We are celebrating the wonderful work of our Parent-Child Home Program this week. PCHP’s proven parenting and school readiness program encourages, supports and sustains parent-child verbal interaction and learning at home. Follow our Facebook page for updates....
by Clarity Development | Nov 7, 2017 | Uncategorized
Did you know that the MEDiC Clinic at RISE Fordem location is the only pediatric MEDiC Clinic in Dane County? MEDiC is a student-run program of the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and is comprised of 7 clinics throughout Madison....
by Clarity Development | Nov 6, 2017 | Uncategorized
Help us celebrate Meg Miller this Saturday, 11/11/17, at the RISE Brat Stand. Meg was instrumental in the success of the Brat Stand fundraiser and we will celebrate her birthday and her memory by allocating all Brat Stand proceeds and tips to the Respite Center...
by Clarity Development | Nov 6, 2017 | Uncategorized
This time last year both organizations (Community Partnerships and Center for Families) were diving deeply into merger activities and exploring the idea of an agency rebrand. During the following 6 months, we worked closely with the local marketing and advertising...
by Clarity Development | Sep 5, 2017 | Uncategorized
It is with a heavy heart to report that Meg Miller, Respite Center extraordinaire, friend, and advocate passed away on August 9th, 2017 at Agrace Hospice. In addition to many positive aspects that Meg brought to those that met her, she leaves behind the legacy of the...
by Clarity Development | May 22, 2017 | Uncategorized
RISE- Helping Community & Family Thrive. Community Partnerships and Center for Families announced the name and logo of the newly merged agency at our 5/19/17 Circle of Hope fundraiser. RISE was chosen as the new agency name because it symbolizes determination,...