As the R.I.S.E. Club has grown, so have the demands of the Weinland Park neighborhood it serves. Every day, younger siblings of teen members come knocking on the door, seeking a meal and a safe place to hang out. Without expanding program space, many had to be turned away. To meet these needs, the R.I.S.E. Club identified a larger space at the former Second Avenue School, but the new location had areas that were damaged and unusable. With your help, a deteriorated basement was transformed into a bright, welcoming destination that now serves a total of 85 youth each day.

“The R.I.S.E. Boys & Girls Club is the safest place in the neighborhood. Thank you for giving us a new home that is bigger and more hip.”

— Tejean, A 15-year-old member of the R.I.S.E. Club