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RiseUP is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit working to encourage young adults to rise above life's challenges

10/29/2026

You have something to offer the next generation.
You don’t have to be a professional speaker or educator to make an impact through RiseUP.

Maybe you know how to write a great résumé. You understand budgeting or credit. You’ve learned a thing or two about leadership, communication, healthy relationships, interviewing, goal setting, or navigating adulthood.
That experience has value—and a young person could learn from it.

RiseUP is looking for volunteers willing to share their knowledge and help lead life and leadership skills workshops for teens and young adults.

Give a little of your time. Share what you know. Help a young person feel more prepared for what comes next.

Interested in volunteering? Visit riseupcooperative.org to learn more. 💙

We RiseUP Together.

10/28/2026

Wisdom Wednesday 💙
We can’t prepare young people for every challenge they’ll encounter. We can help prepare them to face those challenges when they come.

That’s what life and leadership skills are really about.
Learning how to communicate when something is difficult. How to problem-solve instead of giving up. How to ask for help. How to make decisions, recover from mistakes, advocate for yourself, and keep moving forward when things don’t go as planned.

We may not be able to change every circumstance a young person faces—but we can make sure they don’t have to face life without tools, support, and people in their corner.
That’s the work. And it matters.

10/27/2026

Mental health is part of health—and our teens need to know it’s okay to talk about it.

Young people are navigating school pressures, relationships, family dynamics, social media, decisions about their futures, and all the normal challenges that come with growing up.

Sometimes the most important thing we can do is create space for them to say, “I’m struggling,” and know that someone will listen.

We believe life skills include learning how to recognize when you need support, how to ask for help, how to manage stress in healthy ways, and how to support the people around you.

We may not always know exactly what to say—but we can listen. We can check in. We can take young people seriously. And we can help connect them with support when they need it.

Keep talking. Keep listening. Keep showing up. 💙

10/26/2026

🌟 **Volunteer Spotlight: Nate Pricer** 🌟

We talk a lot at RiseUP about investing in the next generation—but we also love seeing the next generation step up and invest in others.

Nate Pricer has grown up alongside RiseUP, lending a hand at events, helping behind the scenes, and jumping in when something needed to be done. Over the years, he has seen firsthand what it means to serve your community and be part of something bigger than yourself.

Nate, thank you for the many hours you’ve given to RiseUP and for being willing to help—even during the times you probably didn’t exactly volunteer to volunteer. 😉💙

We’re grateful for you and proud to have you as part of the RiseUP story.

**We RiseUP Together.**

10/22/2026

What does a RiseUP workshop look like? It depends on what young people need.

Life doesn’t come with an instruction manual—and there are a whole lot of things young people are expected to know as they move toward adulthood.

That’s where RiseUP comes in.

Our workshops cover practical topics like job readiness, financial literacy, healthy relationships, mental health and wellness, goal setting, communication, leadership, decision-making, and more.

We partner with schools and community organizations to provide programming that meets young people where they are and helps prepare them for where they’re going.

Because success after high school takes more than academics.

It takes real-world skills, confidence, and opportunities to practice them.

10/21/2026

What happens when we invest in a young person today?

We may not see the full impact tomorrow—or even next year. But every skill taught, every encouraging conversation, every trusted adult, and every opportunity to grow becomes something they can carry with them into adulthood.

That’s the bigger picture behind RiseUP.

We aren’t simply teaching workshops. We’re helping young people build confidence, strengthen relationships, make informed decisions, prepare for their futures, and recognize their own potential.

And when young people are stronger, our families and communities become stronger too.

**Investing in the next generation is an investment in all of us.** 💙

10/20/2026

💙 PARTNER SPOTLIGHT: Southern Adventist University**

Today we’re celebrating another community partnership that has helped strengthen RiseUP over the years—Southern Adventist University!

Through our partnership with SAU, RiseUP has had the opportunity to welcome student interns who have shared their talents, ideas, energy, and time with our organization while gaining hands-on experience in a community nonprofit setting.

Interns become part of the RiseUP team. They get to see what happens behind the scenes, contribute to real programs and projects, and help us further our mission of equipping and empowering teens and young adults.

We’re grateful to Southern Adventist University for trusting RiseUP to provide meaningful learning experiences for its students and for recognizing the value of connecting students with organizations serving our community.

Thank you, SAU, for being part of the RiseUP story and for helping us invest in the next generation—both the young people we serve and the future professionals learning alongside us! 💙

10/15/2026

You don’t have to do everything to make a difference. You just have to do something.

There are so many ways to be part of the work happening at RiseUP.

Maybe you have knowledge or experience you could share with young people through a workshop. Maybe your school or organization could benefit from bringing RiseUP programming to your students. Maybe you can support a workshop financially—or simply help more people learn about our mission.

Every volunteer, donor, partner, and person who shares our work helps us reach more teens and young adults with practical life and leadership skills.

**Your time matters. Your experience matters. Your connections matter.**

There’s a place for you in the RiseUP community.

Ready to get involved? Visit **riseupcooperative.org** to learn more.

10/14/2026

Our teens don’t need us to have all the answers. They need us to be willing to listen.

Supporting a young person’s mental health can start with something as simple as paying attention, asking how they’re *really* doing, and creating space for an honest answer.

It means listening without immediately trying to fix everything.
Taking their feelings seriously.
Reminding them that asking for help is a strength.
And making sure they know they don’t have to navigate hard things alone.

At RiseUP, we believe preparing young people for life means talking about the whole person—and mental and emotional well-being are an important part of that conversation.

**Let’s keep talking. Let’s keep listening. And most importantly, let’s keep showing up.** 💙

10/13/2026

💙 **Healthy relationships are a life skill.**

Teen dating violence isn’t always obvious. It can include physical violence, but it can also look like controlling behavior, constant monitoring, intimidation, isolation, excessive jealousy, or pressure to do things someone isn’t comfortable with.

That’s why conversations about healthy relationships matter.

Young people deserve to understand what respect looks like, how to establish boundaries, how to recognize unhealthy behaviors, and—most importantly—that it’s okay to ask for help.

At RiseUP, life skills aren’t just about preparing for a job or managing money. They’re about helping young people build the knowledge, confidence, and skills they need to navigate **life**.

Because every young person deserves relationships where they feel safe, valued, and respected. 💙

Address

5705 Uptain Road
Chattanooga, TN
37411

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+14237085447

Website

http://www.riseupcooperative.org/

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