Upcoming events.
Women's Wellness Coffee Hour (Lincoln)
The Women's Wellness Coffee Hour is a support-based coffee hour for women impacted by incarceration. This coffee hour is open to all women (RISE Graduates AND community members) with their own personal lived experience or have a spouse or loved one incarcerated.
RISE Men's Wellness Hour: Lincoln
A supportive place for men impacted by incarceration to find resources and community.
There are limited seats; RISE grads and active participants will be given first priority.
In-Prison - NCCW: Coaching Day
In-Prison Program Coaching Days are typically held at the three-month mark of curriculum completion. RISE staff and NDCS-approved community volunteers typically spend 3-5 hours inside the prison facility with program participants providing coaching and feedback related to their Personal Statement, Mock Interview, and Business Ideation.
Continuing Education: Financial Literacy with cobalt credit union
This workshop is Exclusive to RISE Graduates and Family Program Participants
At RISE, our mission to break the generational cycles of incarceration goes beyond character development and employment; it requires building a foundation of stability for you and your family. True freedom includes financial freedom.
Women’s Wellness Coffee Hour (Omaha)
The Women's Wellness Coffee Hour is a support-based coffee hour for women impacted by incarceration. This coffee hour is open to all women (RISE Graduates AND community members) with their own personal lived experience or have a spouse or loved one incarcerated.
RISE Business Academy Business Pitch Competition and Graduation
Join us as we celebrate the next graduating cohort of the RISE Business Academy! Lunch and refreshments provided.
RISE Men's Wellness Hour: Omaha
A supportive place for men impacted by incarceration to find resources and community.
Second Chance Career & Resource Fair: Employer/Resource Registration
Join RISE for our 2nd Annual Second Chance Career & Resource Fair in Omaha. Connect with a motivated, resilient workforce and provide vital community resources to system-impacted individuals. Register your business or organization today.
Connect with quality candidates
Space for on the spot interviews
Become an Employer partner with RISE
Fill your employment Gaps!
Second Chance Career and Resource Fair: attendees
Join RISE for our Second Chance Career & Resource Fair in Nebraska. Open to all system-impacted individuals and job seekers. Connect with second-chance employers and find your next career path.
Open to ALL second chance hires.
Connect with employers
On-the-spot interviews
Lincoln RISE and Shine Community Coffee
This casual, open-house style gathering hosted at The Charging Station Coffeehouse is a time for the community to meet some of our staff, learn about our mission, ask questions, network with current volunteers, chat with other local community members, and learn how to get involved with RISE!
Women's Wellness Coffee Hour (Lincoln)
The Women's Wellness Coffee Hour is a support-based coffee hour for women impacted by incarceration. This coffee hour is open to all women (RISE Graduates AND community members) with their own personal lived experience or have a spouse or loved one incarcerated.
RISE Men's Wellness Hour: Lincoln
A supportive place for men impacted by incarceration to find resources and community.
There are limited seats; RISE grads and active participants will be given first priority.
RISE Business Academy (RBA) Showcase
Join us for the RISE Business Academy Small Business Showcase as part of RISE Giving Day!
Come celebrate and learn about RISE Business Academy while meeting three of our successful RBA graduates who now run active businesses. Sample delicious snacks and drinks provided primarily by our RBA graduate businesses.
Private Event: RISE Board of Directors Reception
RSVP Needed.
Please join us for drinks and hors d'oeuvre during RISE’s 4th Annual Giving Day Reception hosted by the RISE Board of Directors.
Women’s Wellness Coffee Hour (Omaha)
The Women's Wellness Coffee Hour is a support-based coffee hour for women impacted by incarceration. This coffee hour is open to all women (RISE Graduates AND community members) with their own personal lived experience or have a spouse or loved one incarcerated.
RISE Men's Wellness Hour: Omaha
A supportive place for men impacted by incarceration to find resources and community.
Lincoln RISE and Shine Community Coffee
This casual, open-house style gathering hosted at The Charging Station Coffeehouse is a time for the community to meet some of our staff, learn about our mission, ask questions, network with current volunteers, chat with other local community members, and learn how to get involved with RISE!
In-Prison - NSP: Coaching Day
In-Prison Program Coaching Days are typically held at the three-month mark of curriculum completion. RISE staff and NDCS-approved community volunteers typically spend 3-5 hours inside the prison facility with program participants providing coaching and feedback related to their Personal Statement, Mock Interview, and Business Ideation.
Women's Wellness Coffee Hour (Lincoln)
The Women's Wellness Coffee Hour is a support-based coffee hour for women impacted by incarceration. This coffee hour is open to all women (RISE Graduates AND community members) with their own personal lived experience or have a spouse or loved one incarcerated.
RISE Men's Wellness Hour: Lincoln
A supportive place for men impacted by incarceration to find resources and community.
There are limited seats; RISE grads and active participants will be given first priority.
Women’s Wellness Coffee Hour (Omaha)
The Women's Wellness Coffee Hour is a support-based coffee hour for women impacted by incarceration. This coffee hour is open to all women (RISE Graduates AND community members) with their own personal lived experience or have a spouse or loved one incarcerated.
RISE Men's Wellness Hour: Omaha
A supportive place for men impacted by incarceration to find resources and community.
Lincoln RISE and Shine Community Coffee
This casual, open-house style gathering hosted at The Charging Station Coffeehouse is a time for the community to meet some of our staff, learn about our mission, ask questions, network with current volunteers, chat with other local community members, and learn how to get involved with RISE!
In-Prison - TSCI: Coaching Day
In-Prison Program Coaching Days are typically held at the three-month mark of curriculum completion. RISE staff and NDCS-approved community volunteers typically spend 3-5 hours inside the prison facility with program participants providing coaching and feedback related to their Personal Statement, Mock Interview, and Business Ideation.
Women's Wellness Coffee Hour (Lincoln)
The Women's Wellness Coffee Hour is a support-based coffee hour for women impacted by incarceration. This coffee hour is open to all women (RISE Graduates AND community members) with their own personal lived experience or have a spouse or loved one incarcerated.
RISE Men's Wellness Hour: Lincoln
A supportive place for men impacted by incarceration to find resources and community.
There are limited seats; RISE grads and active participants will be given first priority.
Women’s Wellness Coffee Hour (Omaha)
The Women's Wellness Coffee Hour is a support-based coffee hour for women impacted by incarceration. This coffee hour is open to all women (RISE Graduates AND community members) with their own personal lived experience or have a spouse or loved one incarcerated.
Lincoln RISE and Shine Community Coffee
This casual, open-house style gathering hosted at The Charging Station Coffeehouse is a time for the community to meet some of our staff, learn about our mission, ask questions, network with current volunteers, chat with other local community members, and learn how to get involved with RISE!
In-Prison - NCCW: BPC & Graduation
This event is open to NDCS-approved RISE volunteers only.
Volunteers sit on panels and serve as judges throughout the morning hearing program participants' business pitches. Volunteers score the pitches and vote for the participants who will move on to the next round of pitching. Top participants will then pitch again while peers, volunteers, and guests vote, and the winners of the competition are announced. There is a cap and gown ceremony and certificates are awarded. Sharing of testimonies from participants, staff, volunteers, and family members concludes this meaningful day!
Women's Wellness Coffee Hour (Lincoln)
The Women's Wellness Coffee Hour is a support-based coffee hour for women impacted by incarceration. This coffee hour is open to all women (RISE Graduates AND community members) with their own personal lived experience or have a spouse or loved one incarcerated.
RISE Men's Wellness Hour: Lincoln
A supportive place for men impacted by incarceration to find resources and community.
There are limited seats; RISE grads and active participants will be given first priority.
Women’s Wellness Coffee Hour (Omaha)
The Women's Wellness Coffee Hour is a support-based coffee hour for women impacted by incarceration. This coffee hour is open to all women (RISE Graduates AND community members) with their own personal lived experience or have a spouse or loved one incarcerated.
RISE Men's Wellness Hour: Omaha
A supportive place for men impacted by incarceration to find resources and community.
Lincoln RISE and Shine Community Coffee
This casual, open-house style gathering hosted at The Charging Station Coffeehouse is a time for the community to meet some of our staff, learn about our mission, ask questions, network with current volunteers, chat with other local community members, and learn how to get involved with RISE!
Women's Wellness Coffee Hour (Lincoln)
The Women's Wellness Coffee Hour is a support-based coffee hour for women impacted by incarceration. This coffee hour is open to all women (RISE Graduates AND community members) with their own personal lived experience or have a spouse or loved one incarcerated.
RISE Men's Wellness Hour: Lincoln
A supportive place for men impacted by incarceration to find resources and community.
There are limited seats; RISE grads and active participants will be given first priority.
In-Prison - OCC: Coaching Day
In-Prison Program Coaching Days are typically held at the three-month mark of curriculum completion. RISE staff and NDCS-approved community volunteers typically spend 3-5 hours inside the prison facility with program participants providing coaching and feedback related to their Personal Statement, Mock Interview, and Business Ideation.
Women’s Wellness Coffee Hour (Omaha)
The Women's Wellness Coffee Hour is a support-based coffee hour for women impacted by incarceration. This coffee hour is open to all women (RISE Graduates AND community members) with their own personal lived experience or have a spouse or loved one incarcerated.
In-Prison - RTC: Coaching Day
In-Prison Program Coaching Days are typically held at the three-month mark of curriculum completion. RISE staff and NDCS-approved community volunteers typically spend 3-5 hours inside the prison facility with program participants providing coaching and feedback related to their Personal Statement, Mock Interview, and Business Ideation.
RISE Men's Wellness Hour: Omaha
A supportive place for men impacted by incarceration to find resources and community.
Lincoln RISE and Shine Community Coffee
This casual, open-house style gathering hosted at The Charging Station Coffeehouse is a time for the community to meet some of our staff, learn about our mission, ask questions, network with current volunteers, chat with other local community members, and learn how to get involved with RISE!
Women's Wellness Coffee Hour (Lincoln)
The Women's Wellness Coffee Hour is a support-based coffee hour for women impacted by incarceration. This coffee hour is open to all women (RISE Graduates AND community members) with their own personal lived experience or have a spouse or loved one incarcerated.
RISE Men's Wellness Hour: Lincoln
A supportive place for men impacted by incarceration to find resources and community.
There are limited seats; RISE grads and active participants will be given first priority.
In-Prison - TSCI: BPC & Graduation
This event is open to NDCS-approved RISE volunteers only.
Volunteers sit on panels and serve as judges throughout the morning hearing program participants' business pitches. Volunteers score the pitches and vote for the participants who will move on to the next round of pitching. Top participants will then pitch again while peers, volunteers, and guests vote, and the winners of the competition are announced. There is a cap and gown ceremony and certificates are awarded. Sharing of testimonies from participants, staff, volunteers, and family members concludes this meaningful day!
Women’s Wellness Coffee Hour (Omaha)
The Women's Wellness Coffee Hour is a support-based coffee hour for women impacted by incarceration. This coffee hour is open to all women (RISE Graduates AND community members) with their own personal lived experience or have a spouse or loved one incarcerated.
RISE Men's Wellness Hour: Omaha
A supportive place for men impacted by incarceration to find resources and community.
Lincoln RISE and Shine Community Coffee
This casual, open-house style gathering hosted at The Charging Station Coffeehouse is a time for the community to meet some of our staff, learn about our mission, ask questions, network with current volunteers, chat with other local community members, and learn how to get involved with RISE!
In-Prison - NSP: BPC & Graduation
This event is open to NDCS-approved RISE volunteers only.
Volunteers sit on panels and serve as judges throughout the morning hearing program participants' business pitches. Volunteers score the pitches and vote for the participants who will move on to the next round of pitching. Top participants will then pitch again while peers, volunteers, and guests vote, and the winners of the competition are announced. There is a cap and gown ceremony and certificates are awarded. Sharing of testimonies from participants, staff, volunteers, and family members concludes this meaningful day!
Women's Wellness Coffee Hour (Lincoln)
The Women's Wellness Coffee Hour is a support-based coffee hour for women impacted by incarceration. This coffee hour is open to all women (RISE Graduates AND community members) with their own personal lived experience or have a spouse or loved one incarcerated.
RISE Men's Wellness Hour: Lincoln
A supportive place for men impacted by incarceration to find resources and community.
There are limited seats; RISE grads and active participants will be given first priority.
Women’s Wellness Coffee Hour (Omaha)
The Women's Wellness Coffee Hour is a support-based coffee hour for women impacted by incarceration. This coffee hour is open to all women (RISE Graduates AND community members) with their own personal lived experience or have a spouse or loved one incarcerated.
RISE Men's Wellness Hour: Omaha
A supportive place for men impacted by incarceration to find resources and community.
Lincoln RISE and Shine Community Coffee
This casual, open-house style gathering hosted at The Charging Station Coffeehouse is a time for the community to meet some of our staff, learn about our mission, ask questions, network with current volunteers, chat with other local community members, and learn how to get involved with RISE!
Women's Wellness Coffee Hour (Lincoln)
The Women's Wellness Coffee Hour is a support-based coffee hour for women impacted by incarceration. This coffee hour is open to all women (RISE Graduates AND community members) with their own personal lived experience or have a spouse or loved one incarcerated.
RISE Men's Wellness Hour: Lincoln
A supportive place for men impacted by incarceration to find resources and community.
There are limited seats; RISE grads and active participants will be given first priority.
Women’s Wellness Coffee Hour (Omaha)
The Women's Wellness Coffee Hour is a support-based coffee hour for women impacted by incarceration. This coffee hour is open to all women (RISE Graduates AND community members) with their own personal lived experience or have a spouse or loved one incarcerated.
In-Prison - OCC: BPC & Graduation
This event is open to NDCS-approved RISE volunteers only.
Volunteers sit on panels and serve as judges throughout the morning hearing program participants' business pitches. Volunteers score the pitches and vote for the participants who will move on to the next round of pitching. Top participants will then pitch again while peers, volunteers, and guests vote, and the winners of the competition are announced. There is a cap and gown ceremony and certificates are awarded. Sharing of testimonies from participants, staff, volunteers, and family members concludes this meaningful day!
RISE Men's Wellness Hour: Omaha
A supportive place for men impacted by incarceration to find resources and community.
Lincoln RISE and Shine Community Coffee
This casual, open-house style gathering hosted at The Charging Station Coffeehouse is a time for the community to meet some of our staff, learn about our mission, ask questions, network with current volunteers, chat with other local community members, and learn how to get involved with RISE!
In-Prison - RTC: BPC & Graduation
This event is open to NDCS-approved RISE volunteers only.
Volunteers sit on panels and serve as judges throughout the morning hearing program participants' business pitches. Volunteers score the pitches and vote for the participants who will move on to the next round of pitching. Top participants will then pitch again while peers, volunteers, and guests vote, and the winners of the competition are announced. There is a cap and gown ceremony and certificates are awarded. Sharing of testimonies from participants, staff, volunteers, and family members concludes this meaningful day!
RISE Appreciation Breakfast: Lincoln
Join us for the 2026 Lincoln Annual Appreciation Breakfast on Friday, March 13th! All are welcome!
Lincoln RISE and Shine Community Coffee
This casual, open-house style gathering hosted at The Charging Station Coffeehouse is a time for the community to meet some of our staff, learn about our mission, ask questions, network with current volunteers, chat with other local community members, and learn how to get involved with RISE!
RISE Men's Wellness Hour: Omaha
A supportive place for men impacted by incarceration to find resources and community.
RISING Toward Justice Lobby Day
Meet with state senators and speak about criminal legal bills that impact our communities.
Continuing Education: Financial Intelligence Workshop
This workshop is Exclusive to RISE Graduates and Family Program Participants
At RISE, our mission to break the generational cycles of incarceration goes beyond character development and employment; it requires building a foundation of stability for you and your family. True freedom includes financial freedom.
Women’s Wellness Coffee Hour (Omaha)
The Women's Wellness Coffee Hour is a support-based coffee hour for women impacted by incarceration. This coffee hour is open to all women (RISE Graduates AND community members) with their own personal lived experience or have a spouse or loved one incarcerated.
Impact Volunteering: Partnership 4 hope
RISE Impact Volunteers are headed to Partnership 4 Hope!
RISE Appreciation Breakfast: Omaha
Join us for the 2026 Omaha Annual Appreciation Breakfast on Friday, February 27th!
All are welcome!
RISE Men's Wellness Hour: Lincoln
A supportive place for men impacted by incarceration to find resources and community.
There are limited seats; RISE grads and active participants will be given first priority.
Women's Wellness Coffee Hour (Lincoln)
The Women's Wellness Coffee Hour is a support-based coffee hour for women impacted by incarceration. This coffee hour is open to all women (RISE Graduates AND community members) with their own personal lived experience or have a spouse or loved one incarcerated.
RTC RISE BUSINESS PITCH COMPETITION AND GRADUATION
Your loved one has spent the past six+ months in a program that focuses on character development, leadership, job readiness, building positive relationships, and developing an entrepreneurial mindset. During this time, they've created business plans from scratch and pitched them to panels of community-volunteer judges, competing for IOU prizes to help with their reentry when the time comes.
In-Prison - RTC: BPC & Graduation
This event is open to NDCS-approved RISE volunteers only.
Volunteers sit on panels and serve as judges throughout the morning hearing program participants' business pitches. Volunteers score the pitches and vote for the participants who will move on to the next round of pitching. Top participants will then pitch again while peers, volunteers, and guests vote, and the winners of the competition are announced. There is a cap and gown ceremony and certificates are awarded. Sharing of testimonies from participants, staff, volunteers, and family members concludes this meaningful day!
Lincoln RISE and Shine Community Coffee
This casual, open-house style gathering hosted at The Charging Station Coffeehouse is a time for the community to meet some of our staff, learn about our mission, ask questions, network with current volunteers, chat with other local community members, and learn how to get involved with RISE!
RISE Men's Wellness Hour: Omaha
A supportive place for men impacted by incarceration to find resources and community.
There are limited seats; RISE grads and active participants will be given first priority.
OCC RISE BUSINESS PITCH COMPETITION AND GRADUATION
Your loved one has spent the past six+ months in a program that focuses on character development, leadership, job readiness, building positive relationships, and developing an entrepreneurial mindset. During this time, they've created business plans from scratch and pitched them to panels of community-volunteer judges, competing for IOU prizes to help with their reentry when the time comes.
In-Prison - OCC: BPC & Graduation
This event is open to NDCS-approved RISE volunteers only.
Volunteers sit on panels and serve as judges throughout the morning hearing program participants' business pitches. Volunteers score the pitches and vote for the participants who will move on to the next round of pitching. Top participants will then pitch again while peers, volunteers, and guests vote, and the winners of the competition are announced. There is a cap and gown ceremony and certificates are awarded. Sharing of testimonies from participants, staff, volunteers, and family members concludes this meaningful day!
Women’s Wellness Coffee Hour (Omaha)
The Women's Wellness Coffee Hour is a support-based coffee hour for women impacted by incarceration. This coffee hour is open to all women (RISE Graduates AND community members) with their own personal lived experience or have a spouse or loved one incarcerated.
Women's Wellness Coffee Hour (Lincoln)
The Women's Wellness Coffee Hour is a support-based coffee hour for women impacted by incarceration. This coffee hour is open to all women (RISE Graduates AND community members) with their own personal lived experience or have a spouse or loved one incarcerated.
Lincoln RISE and Shine Community Coffee
This casual, open-house style gathering hosted at The Charging Station Coffeehouse is a time for the community to meet some of our staff, learn about our mission, ask questions, network with current volunteers, chat with other local community members, and learn how to get involved with RISE!
RISE Men's Wellness Hour
A supportive place for men impacted by incarceration to find resources and community.
RISE Offices are Closed
All RISE staff are on winter break starting Tuesday, December 23rd and returning Monday, January 5th, 2026 to spend time with loved ones and “recharge” for the new year.
Both Omaha and Lincoln offices will be closed and reopening upon our return on Monday, January 5th.
We’ll follow up on all messages once we’re back, and we truly appreciate your grace and understanding while we’re away. Wishing you a warm, safe, and joyful season!
Canceled - RISE & Shine Community Coffee
Join us for RISE & Shine at Astute Coffee (Previously known as The Bike Union) every Friday!
This casual, open-table gathering is where our staff loves to meet new people, catch up with volunteers, answer questions, and tell you all about our programs and events!
Board meeting Dec. 2025
The RISE Board of Directors will meet Thursday, December 18th from 12-1:30 pm online via Zoom or in-person at RISE’s Omaha Office:
3555 Farnam Street Ste #501
Omaha, NE 68131
Canceled - RISE & Shine Community Coffee
Join us for RISE & Shine at Astute Coffee (Previously known as The Bike Union) every Friday!
This casual, open-table gathering is where our staff loves to meet new people, catch up with volunteers, answer questions, and tell you all about our programs and events!
Lincoln RISE and Shine Community Coffee
This casual, open-house style gathering hosted at The Charging Station Coffeehouse is a time for the community to meet some of our staff, learn about our mission, ask questions, network with current volunteers, chat with other local community members, and learn how to get involved with RISE!
