RISE YOUTH & FAMLY PROGRAM
The RISE Youth & Family program offers access to support groups, workshops, community referrals, one-on-one coaching, and individualized assistance to all system-impacted families.
RISE Youth + Family Program Mission Statement:
To break the generational cycles of incarceration one family at a time.
Vision:
That all families are empowered toward wellness by developing skills to thrive.
RISE Family Wellness Collective
The Family Wellness Collective is a 10-month program, offered in six-week themes, to improve individual and family wellness.
The program is delivered over family-style meals and discussion-based learning. A creative project accompanies each theme.
The six overarching themes are:
Healthy Relationships
Effective Communication
Trauma, Grief & Resiliency
Self Actualization
Positive Parenting
Building Resources & Community.
Requirements:
Commitment to consistent attendance
Open to all people and families in the community impacted by incarceration.
Must be enrolled by the Director of Family Programs, Tessa Domingus.
Meets Mondays 1:30-3:30 pm + 6PM-8pm in Lincoln.
Meets Fridays 5:30-7:30 pm in Omaha.
Wellness Coffee Hours
Offered twice a month for system-impacted men and women to build community with other men and women over coffee.
Women-Only
Lincoln:
3rd Saturday of the month. 10:00AM - 11:30AM
The Charging Station 6128 Havelock Avenue Lincoln, NE, 68507
Omaha:
4th Saturday of the month. 10:30AM - 12PM
The Mill on Leavenworth
3105 Leavenworth St
Omaha, NE 68105
men-Only
Omaha:
Sozo Coffeehouse
1314 Jones Street
Omaha, NE 68102
1st Saturday of the month. 9:00AM - 11AM
Lincoln:
3rd Saturday of the month. 12:30pM - 2PM
The Charging Station 6128 Havelock Avenue Lincoln, NE, 68507
RISE IN-PRISON PROGRAM Family CommUNICATION**
Specific to the loved ones* of in-prison program participants.
Includes external communications regarding cohort and program updates community events community, support, etc.
For more information, contact Director of Family Programs, Tessa Domingus.
*Communication is done via email and text messages to loved ones living outside in the community.
Digital communication to individuals living in the facility by RISE staff or volunteers is strictly prohibited by the Nebraska Department of Corrections.
Individualized support and assistance
The RISE Family Program understands that needs vary from family to family and is here to help.
Our individualized assistance can include support such as providing community and housing referrals, employment assistance, and identification assistance.
However, the Family Program cannot offer any financial support, clinical support, or legal services.
Available to:
• Loved ones of RISE In-Prison Program participants and graduates.
In-Prison Workshops
Family Program workshops offer an abridged version of Family Wellness Collective themes to incarcerated RISE graduates for continuing education. The material and delivery length is tailored to the specific needs of the RISE graduates.
For more information, email Director of Family Programs, Tessa Domingus.
Questions about the rise YOUTH + FAMILY program?
RISE Youth + Family Program VOLUNTEER
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Time Commitment: 2 hours for 2 weeks
Locations: RISE Office | 3555 Farnam Street | Suite 501 | Omaha, NE 68131
Working with the RISE Youth & Family Program’sFamily Wellness Collective to create art of many kinds in correlation with the programming topics being discussed.
Frequency: Two Friday evenings from 6-8 pm.
Mediums needed:
Painting (murals, smaller pieces, personal pieces), woodwork, ceramics, digital, etc.
Music
Spoken word / Poetry
Requirements:• Experience in your medium of choice• Ability to teach adults and kids• Ability to empathize
For more information on becoming a Volunteer Community Artist, email Geri Knight here.
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Food builds community! It cultivates family connections, socialization, and a sense of belonging.
The RISE Family Wellness Collective provides a Friday evenig dinner to all its participants.
If you would like to sponsor a meal, gift cards to these spots are greatly appreciated! Please contact Geri Knight, Director of Youth and Family Programs, to tell her you’ve sent a gift card or if you would like to utilize a local caterer.
Upcoming Events
RISE Programs
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In-Prison Program
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Youth + Family Program
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RISE Business Academy
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RISE Reentry Services