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The Rise Up Group INC
Catalyzing Community-Driven Change Through Our Social Enterprise Ecosystem Blending: Education, Creativity, Workforce Development, And Accessibility.
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Grants Received by Year
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IRS Classification Codes
Organizations that provide services, facilities and programs that support student needs, foster student learning and personal development, create a healthy and diverse community, and enrich student life.
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Funding Received
Verified from IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings by this organization's funders - 16 grants from 8 funders, 2018-2022.
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About the Organization
- Organization category
- Public Charity
- Country / State
- United States / Connecticut
- Mission
- Catalyzing Community-Driven Change Through Our Social Enterprise Ecosystem Blending: Education, Creativity, Workforce Development, And Accessibility.
- Programs or services
- The RiseUP Group, Inc. empowers communities through public art, creative leadership, and inclusive design. Built on a founding model of Support, Access, and Service, RiseUP combines education, creativity, and collaboration to help people imagine and build a better future.
RiseUP has completed 300+ public art and placemaking projects in 50+ towns and cities across Connecticut, investing over $3.0 million in Connecticut public art and placemaking. As a fully licensed and insured General Contractor with the State of Connecticut (HIC License #0672408), RiseUP delivers turnkey project execution — managing permitting, engineering, site preparation, safety, and construction internally. - Target Audience
- RiseUP serves young people in Connecticut communities where zip code, not ability, limits access to post-secondary education and career pathways — alongside the residents of the 50+ Connecticut towns and cities where RiseUP works. RiseUP also serves Connecticut-based creatives of color, having invested $1M+ directly in their work. Municipalities, community organizations, and property owners partner with RiseUP as placemaking clients and collaborators.
- Geographic Focus
- United States, Connecticut (USA)