Stronger Together: How Community Partnerships Build a More Inclusive Colorado Springs

When communities come together with purpose, incredible things happen. At RiseUP, collaboration isn’t just part of our mission — it’s at the heart of how we grow, empower, and create lasting impact in Colorado Springs.

Our recent basketball court groundbreaking is a perfect example of that spirit in action. Thanks to the incredible generosity and support of Adams Bank & Trust, United Access, and the Helen and Jose Foundation, we’re one step closer to bringing this dream to life.

A Court That Represents Connection and Belonging

The new basketball courts will be more than just a place to play — they’ll be a space for inclusion, teamwork, and joy. It’s where students, participants, and community members can come together, build friendships, and experience the energy of belonging.

Sports and recreation play a vital role in learning confidence, teamwork, and self-expression. For those we serve, this court represents far more than physical activity — it symbolizes community, progress, and shared achievement.

Partnerships That Make Purpose Possible

We’re deeply grateful to our partners who helped make this project a reality:

• Adams Bank & Trust, whose commitment to strengthening local communities has long extended beyond financial services. Their belief in empowering people aligns perfectly with RiseUP’s mission to uplift individuals of all abilities.
• United Access, a company dedicated to accessibility and inclusion. Their support ensures that our programs and facilities continue to reflect our values — that everyone deserves a space designed with equity, safety, and dignity in mind.
• The Helen and Jose Foundation, whose generous contributions have directly helped transform this vision into action. Their dedication to helping organizations like RiseUP thrive makes a lasting difference for families across Colorado Springs.

Together, these partners have helped create something that will serve our community for years to come — a space that inspires teamwork, joy, and empowerment.

Rising Together in Colorado Springs

This project reflects what RiseUP stands for: a united community that believes in growth through connection. The basketball court is more than a facility — it’s a symbol of how collective effort can turn possibilities into progress.

We’re proud to work alongside partners who share our passion for inclusion and our belief that everyone deserves opportunities to play, learn, and belong. Because when we rise together, we don’t just build courts — we build communities.

Rising Together. Thriving Forever.

About RiseUP

RiseUP is at the forefront of advancing inclusion for neurodivergent individuals in Colorado. With a dedicated K–12 school, adult day and residential programs, and supported employment services, RiseUP provides comprehensive support from childhood through adulthood. RiseUP’s mission is to promote dignity and self-worth by building transformational communities where people of all abilities thrive side by side.