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2008 Summary – Much Thanks
By Rising Up | December 24, 2008
On behalf of Rise Up International, I would like to thank you for your generous donation of time, ideas, and financial support. Your contribution makes it possible for us to empower and connect local and global communities to RISE UP against apathy, poverty and social injustice through education, engaging the arts and grassroots activism.
This last year, Rise Up’s mission was demonstrated in many places. In Nicaragua, we saw 350 kids living in La Chureca- the largest waste facility in the Western Hemisphere- receive free education, a meal, after-school tutoring, and scholarships to attend high school outside of the dump. In India, we saw nine orphan boys in the Bihar region find a place they could call home, over 300 kids from the untouchable caste receive free education in three area schools, and the construction of a second story on one of our schoolhouses bring hope to 14 local teachers and staff. In China, we have watched a groundswell of movement for orphaned children. Victims of the one-child law, these kids are beginning to learn vocation, life skills, and trade for life outside of the institutional orphanages they must leave at age sixteen. In the US, we have had the privilege to engage & promote emerging artists, musicians and activist by hosting social awareness events from Las Vegas, Phoenix, to Los Angeles and beyond. This is only possible because of thoughtful contributions from people like you.
In the coming year, we plan to put even more efforts into mobilizing our local communities. Perhaps the most exciting movement has been found at the grassroots volunteer level. In the last few months, we have had the privilege to work with hundreds of volunteers who have put in tens of thousands of hours of time. These are ordinary people rising up to use their talents and passions to meet the needs of the world. It is simply inspiring. This struggle against apathy and injustice will continue for us in 2009 as we set goals to go deeper, wider, and become more sustainable.
It is no secret that we are navigating difficult economic waters as a country. The crisis has hit the non-profit sector hard, and Rise Up is no exception. With that in mind, I want to personally invite you to consider making a contribution to Rise Up’s organizational budget as part of your holiday and year-end giving. You can also support the cause by purchasing rise up clothing at www.karmaloop.com/riseup We strongly believe in the mission and vision of Rise Up and invite you to partner with us.
All donations are tax-deductible under Rise Up’s 501c3 non-profit status. Tax Id# 20-3645281 You can donate by sending a check to our offices at 869 Tin Pan Alley Bend, Or 97701 or online by clicking the “donate” button at riseupinternational.com
I hope this letter finds you well, if you have any questions please do not hesitate to call me on my cell at 541.788.7711 or at jesse@riseupinternational.com. Once again thank you for your generous donation.
Much Peace and Many Blessings to You this Holiday Season,
Jesse D. Roberts,
Aspiring Artist and Activist.
Co-Founder
Rise Up International
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