Rise, Inc.

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Rise activity coordinators Melody Kosbab and Gabbie Rodriguez presented at the 2026 MOHR Spring Conference earlier this week. Their presentation, “Programming with Purpose: Practical Strategies for Creating Engaging Activity Calendars to Organize and Enrich Day Support Services,” focused on thoughtful, intentional activity planning. Through an interactive activity, they shared strategies for building engaging activity calendars, discussed common challenges in activity coordination, and explored solutions for creating high-quality experiences. We’re proud to see Melody and Gabbie sharing their expertise with others in the field and helping advance programming across the industry. We also appreciate MOHR for the opportunity to be part of this year’s conference. #MOHRConference #ProfessionalDevelopment #DisabilityServices #ActivityPlanning #PersonCentered

Join us in celebrating Cleo Johnson, our April Champion of the Month! 🎉 As a DSP at Rise Coon Rapids, Cleo is known for her steady support, positive attitude, and creativity - especially when it comes to leading crafts and activities. From jumping in wherever she’s needed to finding thoughtful solutions, she helps make each day better for those around her. Reflecting on her work, she shared, “Watching all of us make a difference has been life-changing.” Read more about Cleo here: https://lnkd.in/gXZ-Xa3n #DSP #RiseTeam #ChampionOfTheMonth #CelebratingTeamMembers

Yesterday, on what would have been Representative Melissa Hortman’s birthday, we honored her with a Day of Service. Representative Hortman was a strong advocate for people with disabilities in Minnesota, including those served by Rise. In honor of her, we took this opportunity to give back to our community. Across our life enrichment sites, we spent time volunteering at Feed My Starving Children, picking up litter in local parks, helping clean community garden boxes at the New Brighton Community Center, making cards for We Saw The Light, and more. We are grateful for the impact Rep. Hortman made on Minnesota, and we were proud to honor her through service. #RiseMN #Service #RepHortman #MelissaHortman #DayofService #Minnesota

Thank you to our volunteers from Voya Financial who spent time at Rise Coon Rapids! The team jumped right in to support Art Therapist Stacy Gross by helping prepare a variety of art projects for our Art Speaks program. Art Speaks is a favorite activity in our life enrichment program, and we’re grateful for their support. Thank you, Voya! 🎨💙 #Volunteers #Voya #RiseMN #CorporateVolunteers

We’re excited to celebrate our May Team Member Milestones! 🎉 Join us in recognizing these team members on their 10-year anniversaries with Rise this month: • Jodi Blume – Vice President of Life Enrichment and Community Inclusion Programs • Mary Soltis – MEC Occupational Communication Specialist • Tom Tauber – CBTE Direct Support Professional Thank you for all you do! #TeamMemberMilestones #TeamMemberAppreciation #RiseMN

It's that time of year! We're officially collecting nominations for our 2026 Rise'ing Stars! 🌟 Each year, our Rise'ing Star award is presented to people served by Rise who have overcome obstacles and challenges to achieve their goals. ⭐ Anyone served in any Rise program in the last year is eligible to win! 🎉This year, award winners will be recognized at our Fundraising Gala on October 29. ✍️In your nomination, try to include some details or a story that shows why this person should win the award! 🗓️ Nominations are due by Monday, June 15. A committee will review nominations and select winners in late June. Nominations can be submitted by anyone - Rise team members, family members, employers, or community members. To nominate someone, fill out this form: https://ow.ly/633k50Z18Hb Want to read about the 2025 winners? Visit https://ow.ly/nAHX50Z18H6 #RiseMN #RisingStar #CelebrateSuccess #NominateNow

When many people are just starting their day, Brittany Alt‑Willard is already hard at work in the dining area at Crest View Senior Living. Over the past six years, she’s grown from learning a brand-new role into a confident, dependable team member - building her skills with support from Rise and even stepping in to train a new team member. Her consistency, strong work ethic, and willingness to support others have made her a valued part of the team. As her supervisor shares, “She knows what to do when she comes to work, and it is awesome.” “I am proud of a lot,” Brittany shared - and we are proud of her too. Read more about Brittany at https://lnkd.in/g64BWP_a. #RiseMN #SuccessStory #InclusionMatters #WorkplaceInclusion #MeaningfulWork #CommunityImpact #LifeEnrichment #DisabilityInclusion #SupportAndEmpower

We'd like to give a HUGE shout-out to our amazing volunteers from nVent! 👏 They spent the day at Rise Coon Rapids rolling up their sleeves to tackle painting and yard work projects, helping us refresh and brighten our space! We're so thankful they took time out of their busy schedules to help us out.🧡 #Volunteers #CorporateVolunteers #RiseMN #nVent #CoonRapids

Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) are at the heart of everything we do at Rise. DSPs support the people we serve in setting and achieving personal goals related to community involvement, employment, health and wellness, independent living, volunteering, hobbies, and more. As a DSP at Rise, no two days look the same, and every day offers the chance to make a difference! Visit rise.org/dsp-roles to explore open DSP opportunities, learn about different roles, and hear directly from DSPs who’ve built meaningful careers at Rise. #DirectSupportProfessional #DSP #CareersThatMatter #HumanServices #InclusionMatters #DisabilityServices #NonprofitCareers #PurposeDrivenWork #NowHiring #RiseMN