Let’s RISE Together
When Sisters RISE, We Thrive!
RISE(Restoring Identity, Sisterhood and Empowerment), is a 501(c)3 that empowers Girls in the Black Diaspora through Restorative Justice programming with an emphasis on career development. RISE aspires to build a foundation for future leaders through sisterhood. Our programming combines leadership development, mental wellness, social-emotional learning, mentorship, advocacy, and creative activities to ensure participants are supported both personally and professionally. Through workshops, empowerment circles, wellness activities, career exploration opportunities, and community projects, RISE creates a pathway to develop open-minded leaders.
OUR MISSION
RISE empowers Black girls to build equitable, resourceful communities. We bridge economic, professional and educational gaps through restorative practices,transformative mentorship and career exposure. RISE aspires to strengthen the voice and resilience, of Young Women to become confident leaders.
Our Story
The current school to prison pipeline puts Black and Brown Girls at risk for increased suspensions, and decreased social development. Specifically for Black Girls in NYC, suspensions are 11x more likely to occur. Black and Brown Girls must deal with historical circumstances and systemic issues that further exacerbates the impact of suspensions that target their self esteem and self efficacy. Additionally, Black and Brown Girls from undeserved schools lack access to professional and career development. RISE was founded on the principles of empowerment through education, and reform through Restorative Justice.and In May of 2025, RISE was awarded $5,000, and built partnerships with organizations that cared for social change and Women empowerment. RISE launched its first empowerment week in April 6-10th 2026, utilizing Restorative Justice Training, Mentorship, and Career panels to cultivate an uplifting leadership experience.
