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City of Bloomington’s Human Rights Commission names Majors Sports Cafe ‘Disability Employer of the Year’

Workers from Creative Partnerships South in Bloomington were proud when Majors Sports Café was recently recognized for being a great employer of people with disabilities. The City of Bloomington’s Disability Employment Awareness Committee (DEAC) presented Majors’ Manager Matt Remarcik with its Large Business Disability Employer of the Year award at a City Council meeting on October 19. Rise’s DTH Coordinator Melinda Dannley submitted the nomination of Majors. More >>

Integration of Family Life Mental Health Center as a subsidiary of Rise enhances services, linkages

For more than a year, the staff and boards of directors of Rise and the Family Life Mental Health Center (FLMHC) in Coon Rapids have been working to join the two agencies. Effective January 1, FLMHC became a subsidiary of Rise. More >>

Compassionate, flexible landlords help people who are struggling

As hard as Rise staff work, they couldn’t do their jobs without support from local employers, businesses, and landlords who are willing to go the extra mile to help people who are striving for self-sufficiency and a better quality life.

This is especially true for people who need a safe and affordable place to live. Rise offers Mental Health Housing Support Services in nine counties throughout Central and East Central Minnesota to people who are homeless or at risk of being homeless and have a mental illness. More >>

Cummins Power Generation collects business clothing for Michael's Closet

In response to a website notice the Greater Twin Cities United Way posted for their volunteer recruitment campaign called Volunteer: Give It a Whirl!, the Women’s Affinity Group and the Community Involvement Team from Cummins Power Generation Fridley set up clothing collection boxes at their Brooklyn Center and two Fridley locations. From April 16-20, Cummins employees donated clothing to “help others dress for success.” More >>

Not all donations to Rise are monetary - We appreciate the many generous gifts of corporate and individuals' time, talents, and energy

The Greater Twin Cities United Way Caring Connection program helps match up people with volunteer opportunities in local nonprofit agencies. More >>