Rise

Rise Empowering People. Launching Ideas.

Through training, mentorship, micro-financing and other custom supports, Rise helps individuals build the skills and access the capital they need to launch a small business that can improve quality of life and enable them to support themselves, their families and communities. 💡

Over the past decade, Rise has benefitted from the time and talent of more than 680 volunteers, disbursed over $2 millio

n in low-interest loans and established training and mentorship programs that have helped to launch more than 500 businesses nationwide. 🚀

Today, we work in 9 locations across Canada—and growing.🌱

Applications are now open for the FREE Women+ Entrepreneurship Program! 💙✨If you are a women+ individual ready to turn y...
06/03/2026

Applications are now open for the FREE Women+ Entrepreneurship Program! 💙✨
If you are a women+ individual ready to turn your business idea into real income — this program was built for you.

Here is what you get:
6 weeks of live virtual business training
Group coaching that meets you where you are
Peer support from a community that genuinely gets it
Access to exclusive tools and resources valued at up to $600 after graduation 💰

No cost. No gatekeeping. Just support, strategy, and space to grow on your own terms.

Spots are limited and the cohort kicks off July 6, 2026. Apply now : https://www.risehelps.ca/women-plus-entrepreneurship-program/

A new season means new energy, new momentum, and new opportunities to build something that is truly yours. At Rise, we a...
06/01/2026

A new season means new energy, new momentum, and new opportunities to build something that is truly yours. At Rise, we are heading into June with two free training programs open for application: our Youth Small Business Program and our Women+ Entrepreneurship Program!
Learn more and apply via our website (links in bio).
Whether you are just getting started or already deep in the work of building your business, we are here to support you every step of the way.
What are you building this summer? Drop it in the comments — we want to hear from you. 👇

Progress is not always loud. Sometimes it is a quiet decision to keep going. 💙You do not have to have everything figured...
05/29/2026

Progress is not always loud. Sometimes it is a quiet decision to keep going. 💙

You do not have to have everything figured out before you take the next step. You just have to take it.

Ask the question. Submit the application. Reach out for support. Rise is here when you are ready.

Rise would not be what it is without our volunteers. 💙Our volunteers are mentors, connectors, and champions who show up ...
05/27/2026

Rise would not be what it is without our volunteers. 💙

Our volunteers are mentors, connectors, and champions who show up to support entrepreneurs who are building something meaningful, often without a team behind them.

If you have skills in business, finance, marketing, operations, or simply a passion for community impact, we want to hear from you.

Volunteering with Rise is a chance to give back in a way that creates lasting change for entrepreneurs in Canada.

Apply Here: https://www.risehelps.ca/volunteers-make-our-impact-possible/

05/25/2026

Meet Sarah, founder of Serotonin Toronto and a graduate of Rise's Youth Small Business Program (YSBP). 💙

Sarah built her business while going through YSBP and came out the other side with a clearer plan, stronger systems, and the confidence to keep growing.

Building a business is not a straight line. But having the right support makes the path a lot less lonely.

Applications for the Summer 2026 YSBP cohort are still open. If you are aged 16 to 29 and already running a business across Canada, this program was made for you.

Free. Virtual. Practical. Graduates are eligible for a $350 startup grant. 💸

Apply now. Link in bio.

Every person in the Rise community brings their own story, their own hustle, and their own vision of what they are build...
05/22/2026

Every person in the Rise community brings their own story, their own hustle, and their own vision of what they are building.

When we come together to learn, share, and support each other, everyone moves forward stronger.

We are proud to be part of your journey.

You’ve started a business independently, but that doesn’t mean you’re on your own. 💙A lot of entrepreneurs carry the we...
05/21/2026

You’ve started a business independently, but that doesn’t mean you’re on your own. 💙

A lot of entrepreneurs carry the weight of building alone, not because they want to, but because they do not know what help is actually available or because they have been told they do not qualify.

Rise is here to change that. We work with solopreneurs, self-employed individuals, and entrepreneurs navigating barriers that many programs overlook. If you have been waiting for a sign that support exists for someone like you, this is it.

The tools, mentorship, and community are here. You just have to reach out.

05/19/2026

Meet Leah Thomas, a makeup artist based in Toronto and a proud graduate of Rise's Youth Small Business Program (YSBP). 💙

Leah built her craft into a real business with support from YSBP, gaining the skills, structure, and confidence to take her work seriously and grow it on her own terms.

Her story is exactly why this program exists.

If you are aged 16 to 29 and already running a business anywhere in Canada, applications for the Summer 2026 YSBP cohort are open now. The program is free, virtual, and built around what you are already doing.

Graduates are eligible for a $350 startup grant. 💸

Apply now at the link in our bio.

📢 We’re hiring!Rise is seeking a Bilingual Women+ Program Coordinator to support the delivery, outreach, and marketing c...
05/13/2026

📢 We’re hiring!

Rise is seeking a Bilingual Women+ Program Coordinator to support the delivery, outreach, and marketing coordination of our Women+ Entrepreneurship Program across Canada.
This role is ideal for someone who is highly organized, community-minded, bilingual in French and English, and passionate about supporting entrepreneurs through accessible programming and meaningful engagement.

In this role, you will:
• Coordinate program logistics and client communications
• Support outreach and recruitment efforts across Canada
• Collaborate on bilingual program marketing and communications materials
• Support Rise’s digital French presence (website, social media)
• Help facilitate workshops, pitch sessions, and cohort activities
📍 Remote anywhere in Canada or hybrid in the GTA
💼 Part-time fixed-term contract through April 2027

🔗 Learn more and apply:
https://www.risehelps.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Rise-Job-Posting-Bilingual-Women-Program-Coordinator-May-2026-Final.pdf

Know someone who’d be a great fit? Please share!

Applications are now open for our Summer 2026 Youth Small Business Program cohort! ☀️Are you aged 16 to 29 and already r...
05/13/2026

Applications are now open for our Summer 2026 Youth Small Business Program cohort! ☀️

Are you aged 16 to 29 and already running a business, side hustle, or paid service? This free 10-week program was designed for you.

What you get:
- Live virtual sessions twice per week
- Mentorship from expert facilitators and peer support
- Skills in business planning, marketing, budgeting, and operations
- Eligibility for a $350 start-up grant upon graduation 💸

Spaces are limited.

Apply now: https://form.jotform.com/251655689785983?typeA132=Youth

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2 Carlton Street, Suite 1806
Toronto, ON
M5B1J3

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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647 232 RISE (7473)

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