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RISE Academy
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Our Mission: To break the generational cycles of incarceration.

RISE is the largest nonprofit organization in Nebraska focused solely on habilitative programming in prisons and reentry support. At RISE, transformation starts pre-release and continues post
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🎉 Call for Volunteers 🎓

Are you ready to make a real difference? Join us at Omaha Correctional Center for an inspiring morning of entrepreneurship, hope, and community!

Learn more and sign-up to volunteer here:
https://volunteer.bloomerang.co/JE/75kduvn2lmn71d
November 6, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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🎉 Call for Volunteers 🎓

Are you ready to make a real difference? Join us at Reception and Treatment Center for an inspiring morning of entrepreneurship, hope, and community!

Learn more and sign-up to volunteer here:
https://volunteer.bloomerang.co/JE/8ud19pvjhwjz97
November 5, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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Alternatives to incarceration aren’t just theory—Vera’s new article shows real programs that cut recidivism by 41% and slash costs. RISE is turning that evidence into a holistic, inside‑out path to freedom. Read more: https://www.vera.org/news/what-do-alternatives-to-incarceration-actually-look-like
November 4, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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🚀 We’re Hiring at RISE 🚀
📌 Youth + Family Program Director
📌 Community Navigator – Lincoln, NE

👉 Apply or DM us for more info: https://www.seeusrise.org/careers

We’re a background‑friendly employer—lived experience is a strength, not a hurdle.
November 3, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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🎉 Call for Volunteers 🎓

Are you ready to make a real difference? Join us at Omaha Correctional Center for an inspiring morning of entrepreneurship, hope, and community!

Learn more and sign-up to volunteer here: https://volunteer.bloomerang.co/JE/75kduvn2lmn71d
October 29, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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A Vera study shows that Restoring Promise units – where inmates live under mentorship, restorative‑justice circles and close ties to loved ones – cut violent infractions by 73% and solitary confinement by 83%.

👉 https://www.vera.org/news/the-evidence-that-building-community-makes-prisons-safer
October 29, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Help shape futures! 🚀 Join our volunteer team to guide RISE participants on marketing, pricing, startup needs & more. Register by Oct 28, 2025. Lets break the cycle of incarceration together. #Volunteer https://www.seeusrise.org/events/volunteer-opportunity-online-business-research-oct2025
October 20, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Breaking cycles of crime ≠ just reducing recidivism – it’s about housing, jobs & support. Vera shows why our system fails and what works: diversion, restorative justice, bail reform, affordable housing. Read more 👉 https://www.vera.org/news/what-breaking-cycles-of-crime-actually-means
#JusticeReform
What “Breaking Cycles of Crime” Actually Means
When Pam Thompson was released from prison, she couldn’t find housing. Landlords wouldn’t rent to her because of her conviction history. Employers, too, wouldn’t hire her. “I just hit wall after wall,” she said. Eventually, she started taking more risks to make ends meet and ended up back in…
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October 17, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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At RISE, we believe connection heals.

During Men’s Wellness Coffee Hour, men impacted by incarceration shared laughs, coffee, and stories at a car show hosted with Built Not Bought Car Club.

Read how moments of “normalcy” are creating powerful change: bit.ly/43d3Yvz
#Reentry #Nebraska #Community
Healing in Normalcy | RISE Academy Reentry Program
Discover how RISE is transforming lives inside and outside prisons in Nebraska through programs that promote personal growth, family connection, and reentry success. Learn how community-based initiati...
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October 14, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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Help shape futures! 🚀 Join our volunteer team to guide RISE participants on marketing, pricing, startup needs & more. Register by Oct 28, 2025. Lets break the cycle of incarceration together. #Volunteer https://www.seeusrise.org/events/volunteer-opportunity-online-business-research-oct2025
October 13, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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Ashley is a Family Program Associate at RISE, focusing on creating and implementing youth focused curriculum for young people impacted by the justice system.
October 7, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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Help shape futures! 🚀 Join our volunteer team to guide RISE participants on marketing, pricing, startup needs & more. Register by Oct 28, 2025. Lets break the cycle of incarceration together.
#Volunteer
https://www.seeusrise.org/events/volunteer-opportunity-online-business-research-oct2025
October 6, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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Men’s Wellness Coffee Hour & BNB Car Show this Sat 9‑11 am at Sozos Coffee House 🚗☕️

A supportive group for men impacted by incarceration—bring your ride, join for coffee & community. Open to all.
https://www.seeusrise.org/events/rise-mens-wellness-hour-oct2025
October 3, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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Molina Health Care packed 100 hygiene bags—toothpaste, shampoo, soap & more—for people re‑entering the community. This support lets RISE participants focus on rebuilding their lives instead of basic needs. Thank you!

#Reentry #SecondChances

October 1, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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RISE Family Programs visited Patrick J. Thomas Juvenile Justice Center and guided youth through a conversation on trauma, grief & resilience—using an egg exercise that turns cracks into nourishment.

Join us this Second Chance September ➜ https://www.seeusrise.org/second-chance-september
Donate to RISE’s Second Chance September | RISE Academy Reentry Program
Help Nebraska families rebuild. Your gift creates jobs, education & safer communities.
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September 30, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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RISE received a $10k grant from Union Pacific’s Community Ties Giving Program! This will expand job placement, career readiness, and community events for Nebraskans seeking second‑chance careers. Thanks @unionpacific.bsky.social #SecondChance
September 29, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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It's not normal to have 15-17 hours a day to really focus on something and learn something, like deeply. And fortunately tech is one of the few areas where they're not concerned with your college degree. They're really only concerned with your ability to write code."
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In Maine, prisoners are thriving in remote jobs and other states are taking notice
Forty-five Maine prisoners are currently working remote jobs for outside companies. A few are working full-time, earning more than corrections officers. One is making well into the six figures. Here's why Maine's approach to education and work in prison is making waves in the world of corrections.
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September 25, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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We’re honored to share that RISE has been selected as a recipient of the FNBO Impact Grant in support of our Workforce Development Program!

Our program is designed to:

- Increase the average median wage of our participants
- Expand the number of RISE Business Academy graduates
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September 25, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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RISE’s strength is not only in its mission, but it’s in its language. Asking “How did your strengths show up?” invites incarcerated individuals to envision a life beyond prison. It's not about not fixing the broken, it's about amplifying the capable.
Read the article:
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Building a Life After Prison, One Strength at a Time
In Nebraska prisons, RISE equips inmates to rewrite their story, using strengths as the foundation for lasting change.
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August 12, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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60 years ago, the Voting Rights Act became law. Today, we honor the legacy of those who fought for equity at the ballot box and continue pushing for policies that reflect and represent all Nebraskans. #VotingRightsAct #RepresentationMatters #Nebraska #NELeg
August 6, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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RISE is one of 25 local groups from around the country chosen to leverage data & technology to advance racial #equity and reform in the criminal legal system @UrbanInstitute
urbn.is/catalyst2025
#Nebraska #tech #equity #reentrymatters
July 23, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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Depression, anxiety, and PTSD from incarceration make reentry harder...getting a job, finding housing, reconnecting with family.

Mental health support isn’t optional, it’s essential for real second chances.

Read more:
www.verywellmind.com/menta-health...

#PTSDawareness
How Being In Prison Can Affect Your Mental Health
Incarceration can take a toll on your psychological well-being. Here's what you should know about how prison impacts mental health.
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June 5, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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On Thursday, June 12th from 6p to 7:30p, RISE is hosting a Community Conversation to recap the 2025 #Nebraska Legislative session. We'll go over bills that have passed, what will carry over into next year, and where do we go from here.

Register Here:
www.seeusrise.org/events/polic...

#NELeg
May 30, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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Thank you to Lending Link for providing 2 workshops on Financial Empowerment to our RISE graduates last week. We had over 25 grads in our Omaha office learning about budgets, credit, and loan eligibility!

Learn more about Lending Link here:
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May 19, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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Nebraska’s LB319 is one step closer to becoming law. This bill would lift the lifetime SNAP ban for individuals with certain drug-related convictions.

Access to basic needs like food is foundational to reducing recidivism and building stronger, healthier communities. #NELeg #Nebraska #snap #reentry
May 13, 2025 at 9:12 PM