For 30 days, the RiseUP Elevation Challenge asked one simple question:
How will you rise?
Throughout September, individuals and teams across the U.S. answered that question in their own way: walking, hiking, running, climbing, strolling, rolling,
Meet Hawesome Technologies, a Colorado Springs IT company sponsoring the RiseUP Elevation Challenge and supporting a more inclusive Colorado.
Learn how to personalize your RiseUP Elevation Challenge fundraiser page, set your goal, write your story, add photos, and begin sharing your link.
Some stories don’t begin with words.
They begin with presence. With patience. With someone choosing to stay. At RiseUP, we see stories like this every day, but every once in a while, someone puts it
Across Colorado, the need for supportive, community-based environments for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities continues to grow.
Connection is not just beneficial—it is essential for growth, confidence, and overall well-being.
For adults with disabilities, consistent opportunities for interaction play a critical role in daily life.
If you are considering visiting RiseUP or participating in one of our programs, it’s important to understand both the environment and the expectations that help keep everyone safe, supported, and respected.
RiseUP is designed to
One of the most common reasons people hesitate to get involved is the belief that they are not “qualified.”
At RiseUP, that assumption is quickly proven wrong.
There is a difference between understanding what an organization does and experiencing how it feels.
RiseUP is a place where that distinction becomes immediately clear.
There is a difference between understanding what an organization does and experiencing how it feels.
RiseUP is a place where that distinction becomes immediately clear.
