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Our Mission

RISE (Rebuild, Integrate, Serve and Empower) AmeriCorps leverages the power of community by training emerging leaders from refugee and immigrant communities to become work-readiness trainers. RISE leaders connect and support  fellow refugees with education, jobs and services to increase economic opportunities for refugees and economic growth to Iowa.
RISE (Rebuild, Integrate, Serve and Empower) AmeriCorps leverages the power of community by training emerging leaders from refugee and immigrant communities to 
become work-readiness trainers. RISE AmeriCorps leaders connect and support  fellow refugees with education, jobs and services to increase economic opportunities for refugees and economic growth to Iowa.

What we do:
  • Remove barriers to accessing basic services for employment
  • ​Break the poverty cycle by providing supports that lead to economic self-sufficiency
  • Provide culturally and linguistically appropriate support.
  • ​Enable immigrants and refugees to become contributing and engaged members of society
  • Provide basic education to help immigrants and refugees learn how to navigate modern life
  • ​Provide leadership opportunities to immigrants and refugees through opportunities for service and volunteering
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EMBARC | RISE AmeriCorps Program

4801 Franklin Ave.
Suite 1159
Des Moines, IA 50310


515-512-1881
  • Home
  • About RISE
    • Our Mission
    • Our Impact
    • Our Host Sites
    • Our AmeriCorps Members >
      • '20-'21 Members
    • Our Leadership
  • Resources
    • Timesheets
    • For Members >
      • Member Benefits >
        • Health Resources
        • Education Award
        • Living Allowance
        • Loan Forbearance
      • Enrollment and Exit
    • Training Opportunities >
      • Member Meeting Recordings
    • For Supervisors
    • Reporting
  • Stories
    • Blog
    • In the News
    • Stories App
  • Apply!
    • Become a Member >
      • Why Join RISE?
    • Become a Mentor
    • Become a Host Site
  • Contact RISE