RISE UP FOUNDATION highlights

Named in honor of our Founder's mother, our scholarship program seeks to support students pursuing careers in fields related to social work/justice.

Any high school, undergraduate, or graduate student who lives in Mid-Missouri pursuing social work or a related field are encouraged to apply. 

Deadline-March 21, 2027. 

Quarterly workshops for middle school or high school boys

 Includes modules to teach healthy, respectful relationships, emotional literacy, self-awareness and self confidence, strong and resilient interpersonal skills, gender equity and leadership skills, and strategies to reduce bullying and homophobia. 

 Quarterly workshops for middle school or high school girls  

  Includes modules to teach healthy, respectful relationships, emotional literacy, self-awareness and self confidence, strong and resilient interpersonal skills, gender equity and leadership skills, and strategies to reduce bullying and homophobia. 

We are currently seeking the following volunteers: 

Financial Director

Grant Writer

Webmaster

Volunteer Director

Accountant

Administrative Assistant

Graphic Design Artist

Creative Arts Volunteers

Educational Program Assistants

Public Relations Representative

Event Set Up/Take Down

Tabling Events Volunteers

Board Members