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:
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$50 per month could provide RISE books and curriculum materials for one Builder. ($600)
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$100 per month could provide a Builder with work essentials such as business clothes, non-slip shoes, or work boots. ($1,200)
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$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:
In 1997, Ameer and his family emigrated to the United States from a refugee camp in Saudi Arabia. Ameer spent most of his childhood impacted by the system, struggling to figure out where he fit in and making money however he could to help his family survive. In 2016, Ameer was sentenced to 11-to-19 years, leaving behind his family and food truck business. Shortly after he started his time at the Nebraska State Penitentiary, Ameer enrolled in the RISE In-Prison Program. During his time in RISE, he was inspired by the opportunity to “transform his hustle” and ultimately won 1st place in the business pitch competition at his cohort’s graduation.
Prior to his release in 2023, Ameer used the skills that he learned in RISE to become a leader in programming and clubs including being President of Toastmasters, where he taught a curriculum on leadership development to other men. Since his release, Ameer has been busy putting the “transform your hustle” mindset into practice. Ameer has helped his brothers start a tire shop and he is now opening his own cafe and food stand. Working with RISE Reentry Services has given Ameer a teammate that helps him stay focused on stabilizing his life. Having this teammate has allowed him to continue looking toward his future and the successes that are yet to come.
ADDRESS/PHONE:
3555 Farnam Street, Suite 501
Omaha, NE 68131
402-999-8063
