25-WORD DESCRIPTION:
Our mission is to break generational cycles of incarceration. Our habilitative programming begins during incarceration and continued support extends through and beyond reentry.
HOW WE USE YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS:
- $50 per month could provide RISE books and curriculum materials for one Builder. ($600)
- $100 per month could provide a Builder with work essentials such as business clothes, non-slip shoes, or work boots. ($1,200)
- $150 per month could provide a Builder who's reentering the community following incarceration with a "Welcome Home" bag full of hygiene essentials such as toothpaste, a toothbrush, laundry detergent, shampoo, etc. ($1,800)
A STORY FROM OUR AGENCY:
Scott’s story is one of resilience, determination, and the power of community support—your support.
For most of his life, Scott spent more time inside prison facilities than outside. At just 22, he caught his first charge alongside his father. When he applied to join the fifth In-Prison Program cohort at the Omaha Correctional Center, his words reflected a deep desire to change:
“I truly want to ‘rise’ to anything that’s given to me. I’ll go above and beyond what’s expected of me. I’ll ‘rise’ above and commit to the program. I’ll ‘rise’ and contribute positively to others. I’ll ‘rise’ and do my best work. I’ll continue to ‘rise’ even higher and embody respect and integrity, and I will encourage humility and embrace change in myself and others. I’m tired of being incarcerated and away from family and friends.”
While his application was heavy with grief and shame, by the time Scott graduated, he found something new:
“I can say that I finally feel hope for myself.”
Scott celebrates his new CDL. Hope.
Hope changes everything.
In September 2024, now in his 50s, Scott returned to the community with a clear commitment to sobriety, employment, and earning his commercial driver’s license (CDL). With RISE’s support and the guidance of his Community Navigator, Scott transitioned into Bristol Station’s residential recovery living and took the first steps toward building a new life.
He passed his physical, obtained his learner’s permit, and volunteered at Bristol Station while waiting for his CDL classes to start. Through daily classes and the ups and downs of reentry, Scott completed his CDL program in December through Central Community College.
Today, Scott has maintained his sobriety, is actively seeking full-time employment to use his new skills, and celebrates his progress. He’s also become a leader and mentor to others at Bristol Station, attends recovery meetings regularly, and has become a helpful and thriving resource to others through Vocational Rehabilitation.
To say Scott has continued to “rise” is an understatement. His transformation is a testament to the opportunities your support creates.
Because of you, Scott found hope. Because of you, he found a path forward.
Thank you for believing in individuals like Scott and supporting RISE’s mission to break cycles of incarceration. Together, we are building brighter futures.
ADDRESS/PHONE:
3555 Farnam Street, Suite 501
Omaha, NE 68131
402-999-8063
