RISE Receives $30,000 FNBO Impact Grant

Written By McKenzie Ring

We’re excited to share that RISE has been awarded an FNBO Impact Grant to support workforce development programming in Nebraska.

RISE programming is designed to develop the skills needed upon reentering the workforce after incarceration, expand the number of RISE Business Academy graduates, and support graduates in maintaining successful businesses.

Using a holistic, person-centered approach, RISE helps participants identify needs, access resources, and build long-term stability.

What is the FNBO Impact Grant?

The FNBO Impact Grant is part of FNBO’s commitment to advancing workforce development programs that promote economic growth and strengthen local communities. By investing in initiatives that equip individuals with the skills, training, and support needed for better job opportunities, FNBO helps foster financial stability and resilience.

Their vision is of successful, thriving communities across all the places we call home—where every individual has access to the tools and opportunities needed to reach their goals and improve their financial well-being.

Alongside FNBO, we are proud to empower people impacted by incarceration to achieve lasting economic success and contribute to stronger communities.

McKenzie Ring

McKenzie Ring has over 20 years of experience helping businesses and organizations reach maximum audiences for growth. Specializing in social responsibility, digital marketing, photography, and content creation, McKenzie uses that experience to educate the public and grow a network of volunteers, donors, employers, and support for people returning to the community after incarceration.

Specializing and trained in documentary-based work, McKenzie has been an award-winning Midwest photographer and content creator for much of her professional life. She is passionate about bridging unlikely communities and building empathy through storytelling.

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