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Working Hand-in-Hand: Our Charity Initiatives

At Rise Concept, we believe in the power of community and the potential within each individual. Our mission is to foster a vibrant hub where everyone can rise – whether it's empowering our volunteers to grow and support one another in a safe and inclusive space, or uplifting the broader community through initiatives supported by our resale store. We strive to create a space where personal growth and self-discovery are not only encouraged but celebrated.

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The journey to self-discovery begins with self-empowerment.

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Empower positive change within our community.

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Our community's well-being directly impacts each of us.

Rise directly supports our community initiatives through a variety of means: from generating crucial funds, to providing essential items, and creating valuable networking connections that link people with skills, passions, and resources.

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Interfaith Veterans Program

The Interfaith Veterans Program's primary goal is to support Veterans in securing living-wage employment in thriving industries. Each year, we positively impact approximately 100 Veterans, guiding them towards meaningful careers. 

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Interfaith community services

Interfaith Community Services empowers people in need to stabilize and improve their lives in partnership with diverse faith communities and people of compassion. We believe the only way to create life-changing independence is to recognize the issues for what they are and provide compassion for their nuances.

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alabaster jar

San Diego is in the top 13 places for American traffickers to sell American people, on American soil. Alabaster Jar empower survivors of human trafficking and sexual exploitation by providing long-term housing and restorative services with an emphasis on peer leadership.

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gently hugged

Gently Hugged provide essential clothing and blankets, including hand-made items to vulnerable babies under 12 months of age. Items are distributed through nurses and social workers to low-income, military, immigrant, and foster families in underserved communities.

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Lions Club

Lions Club helps people lead healthy lives so they can have fulfilling lives. Lions Recycle For Sight Program collects donated eyeglasses from all over the world and hearing aids so that they can offer the gift of sight or sound to those in need.

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Baja Presbyterian Missions

Through generous donations, Baja Presbyterian Missions actively supports and empowers Mexican Presbyterian churches throughout Baja California, making a positive impact on their communities.

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Rancho Bernardo High School

Royal Regiment

Students at Rancho Bernardo High School find a vibrant creative outlet and develop their musical talents through the competitive marching excellence of the Royal Regiment.

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Paloma

Foundation

The Paloma Foundation believes in planting seeds of hope, by empowering under-represented children worldwide. Through tools and consistent support, we cultivate their leadership, ensuring a harvest of positive community impact.

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San Diego

humane society

San Diego Humane Society provides exceptional care for all animals through world-class veterinary medicine, shelter and love. Their mission is to create a more humane world by inspiring compassion, providing hope and advancing the welfare of animals and people.

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Abraxas

high school

Abraxas High School provides a smaller, flexible learning environment for students seeking the support needed to earn their diplomas and become responsible, caring, and contributing members of society.

We're dedicated to fostering a space where personal growth and self-discovery thrive. To join our community or support our efforts, explore the opportunities on our 'How To Help' page.

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