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About Us & Mission

RISE IMPACT is a non-profit, non-partisan organization, dedicated to helping improve the quality of life in St. Louis, MO, and other neighboring counties and cities.
RISE IMPACT INC (Rejuvenate Influence Self Elevation) is dedicated to educating, strengthening, and empowering women, youth, and families dedicated to providing life-changing outcomes for marginalized communities. RISE IMPACT will focus on emotional well-being and community engagement.
Our organization is driven to help and empower women, seniors, youth, and families to regain their strength while walking through lived experiences. RISE IMPACT will embark on the social determinants of health, equity, health reproduction, and more. Our FOUR PILLARS: Rejuvenate Influence Self Elevation through IMPACT ����.

Organization Overview

RISE IMPACT was implemented by Kneeshe Parkinson in response to the social determinants services needs that many have in our community today which attributes to the breakdown of the family unit. We are committed to building on that theme by encouraging the public and private sectors to work together by adopting or mentoring families so that they may become self-sufficient.

RISE Impact Inc. was established in Saint Louis, MO on April 21 st , 2022. RISE Impact Inc. (formally known) as "Random Acts of Kindness" has been dedicated for more than 2 decades to assisting the community and unhoused families. Kneeshe Parkinson has nearly two decades of catalyzing individuals in the areas of health, education, and emotional well-being. Her passion is implementing programs that positively influence underlying social determinants of health.

RISE IMPACT INC (Rejuvenate Influence Self Elevation) by 2025 goal projected mission is to have a center for women, youth, and families dedicated to providing life-changing outcomes for marginalized communities. The center will focus on emotional well-being and psychosocial sustainability. This sharing of experiences, resources, time, and expertise will enable RISE IMPACT to realize its dream of helping individuals and families enjoy a better quality of life. Your contributions and/or donations to the organization will help move one forward to being self-sufficient. Together we can make it happen… one individual at a time.

Becoming involved in RISE IMPACT is simple.

RISE IMPACT enlists the efforts of the public and private sectors and encourages them to work together to reduce welfare dependency. RISE IMPACT is committed to working in cooperation with other social service groups, RISE IMPACT also matches individuals and families who need assistance with supplies for the quality of daily living.

General Information

RISE IMPACT encourages you to become involved in helping individuals and families strive for
independence by donating nonperishables, clothing, food, school supplies, etc. We also encourage a donation of a variety of resources such as your talent, knowledge, and services that can help families work through difficult situations.

Services:

  • Literacy Training- Assisting adults or children with reading skills.
  • Deliver food, personal hygiene, household supplies, clothing, and more
  • Annual Toy Drive, Baby Showers & Mother’s Day, PEN PAL DAY PARTY
  • EVENTS- Coordinating and Co-sponsoring special events with the Community and various
    organizations
  • Engaging Black Women: Reproductive Health, Breastfeeding, Body Autonomy Awareness.

In addition:

  • New community messengers and peer-to-peer storytelling campaigns around HIV Prevention and
    re-engagement in care Outreach, awareness, and support campaigns focused on women with multiple reasons for HIV prevention.
  • Navigation and linkage to care programs that build community and clinical collaborations for HIV prevention for Black women
  • Recommend resources and referrals and more initiatives.
🚨🚨🚨 VOLUNTEERS ARE TEAMWORK 🚨🚨🚨
We are RECRUITING FOR VOLUNTEERS
💜COLLEGE STUDENTS
💜BOY SCOUT TROOPS
💜GIRL SCOUT TROOPS
💜RETIRED VETERAN MEN AND WOMEN
💜 HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS AND SENIORS
💜 Community Coalition
💜 Police Officers / 1st Responders
💜TEACHERS/ Nurses or Social Workers
Bring your love for the community and helping hand to RISE IMPACT !!!

WHAT CLIENTS SAY...

My family was in a deficit for about two years. Hanging on to our last after-monthly payments to keep our homes and vehicles in order. Not really participating in much of any extracurricular activities or events. By the grace of God, we’ve been okay as far as health and our joy is still singing hallelujah! We are grateful for the gift and appreciate your service! May God continue to feed your purpose and provide security to successfully RISE the community!
Anonymous Family

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PRESS RELEASE:

HELP PACK THE SLEIGH: 3RD ANNUAL TOY & COAT DRIVE BRINGS HOLIDAY CHEER TO ST. LOUIS FAMILIES IN NEED St. Louis Native Continues Decades of Giving Back with Support for local community.

 

R.I.S.E Impact, a community-driven organization committed to supporting marginalized families in need, is proud to launch its 3rd Annual Holiday Toy & Coat Drive, in partnership with Wildwood Pub & Grill & KinderCare Kirkwood, MO  aimed at bringing joy to over 1,000 children in need across St. Louis Metropolitan area. Sponsored by Walmart, this initiative continues our mission to spread holiday cheer and support local families.

As the holiday season nears, many families struggle to provide gifts for their children. The R.I.S.E 3rd Annual Holiday Toy & Coat Drive seeks to alleviate some of this burden by ensuring that every child in St. Louis can experience the magic of the holiday season, regardless of their circumstances. For many children, the toys they receive through this drive are the only gifts they will unwrap during the holidays.

This year’s drive will be held at multiple Walmart locations, and we encourage the community to join us by donating toys, gifts, and coats for children in need.

Can’t attend? R.I.S.E welcomes donations to support the growing needs of our community. Support us by donating via:

  • Cash App: $RISELIFE2022
  • PayPal: @RISEIMPACTINC
  • PO BOX 1157 Arnold, MO 63010

R.I.S.E.’s IMPACT:

  • Helped 11 organizations, 1,000 children, and 5 elderly individuals in avoiding housing insecurity by providing essential resources and support.
  • Provided essential supplies like food, clothing, and shelter, while partnering with organizations like Walmart, Target, Wildwood Pub & Grill, and Scott Credit Union, Project Thrive,  for healthcare and education in underserved communities.

FOR MEDIA INQUIRIES: Contact us at (314) 440 -7863 10/01/2024 RELEASE DATE FOR ADDITIONAL INFO: Visit our website at WWW.RISEIMPACTLIFE.ORG

Event Date & Location: Walmart -Florissant Saturday December 7, 2024 Time 10 AM – 6PM 3390 N Highway 67 Florissant, MO 63033

Walmart -Kirkwood Saturday & Sunday December 14-15, 2024 Time 10 AM- 6PM 1202 S. Kirkwood, Kirkwood, MO 63122

3rd Annual Toy Give-Away Saturday December 21, 2024 Location- Invite Only – Time: TBD Toy donation can be made @ Christmas Give -Away

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