Who We Are
The Rise Up Foundation was built on the simple truth that the world wasn’t designed for most of us to succeed.
Too many families slip through the cracks, face crisis alone, or carry burdens that stretch far beyond what a “system” ever sees. We started Rise Up because we’re done watching people drown while being told to “swim harder.”
We’re a local family who lived the struggle, survived the mess, and chose to turn pain into purpose. Everything we do is rooted in real life, real compassion, and real action.
Not paperwork. Not red tape.
We help families in the greater Chicagoland suburbs bridge the gap between breaking and rebuilding. When life hits hard… when the bills stack up… when a crisis knocks the breath out of a household… that’s where we show up.
What We Believe
The Rise Up Foundation was built on the simple truth that the world wasn’t designed for most of us to succeed.
We believe communities were meant to lift each other.
We believe stability is a human right, not a luxury.
We believe dignity should never depend on income.
We believe in rewriting the narrative for families who feel forgotten.
And most of all, we believe that small acts ripple into generational change..
What We Do
We step into the moments that change everything
Emergency relief when a family is in crisis
Essential needs that restore safety and stability
Support for home related challenges families can’t afford to fix
Community driven projects that strengthen neighborhoods
We fill the gap between what families need and what traditional systems actually provide. We don’t wait for permission. We don’t make people beg. We don’t ask for perfection.
We simply show up with compassion, consistency, and accountability.
Contact us
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