RISE
Non-profit OrganizationsNebraska, United States51-200 Employees
RISE is a Nebraska-based nonprofit organization focused on habilitative programming in prisons and reentry support. It aims to bridge the transition from incarceration to community life through an inside/out model that encompasses pre-release preparation and post-release follow-up, including character development, employment readiness, entrepreneurship-driven job creation, family programming, and case management. The organization emphasizes reducing recidivism by building awareness and empathy that connect individuals with opportunities, ultimately supporting families and helping communities address broader social needs. RISE positions itself within the nonprofit sector addressing criminal justice and reentry challenges, with its services targeting individuals preparing for reentry and the communities that host them. The work is framed around transforming individuals in ways that enable wealth-building, stable parenting, access to housing and mental health and substance abuse support, and broader societal benefits such as improved public safety and educational attainment. The organization operates from Omaha, Nebraska, and is noted as the state’s largest nonprofit dedicated solely to habilitative programming for prisons and reentry, reflecting its scale and specialization within the field.