Rise Up Ministries:
Rising to the Needs of Our Community
Rise Up Ministries is dedicated to addressing the critical needs within our community, reaching out to those who require support and assistance. Founded in 2021 as a Respite Care ministry serving foster, adoptive, and guardianship families through Scenic Church, we quickly recognized that the needs extended far beyond respite care.
The statistics are sobering. As of June 2024, over 605,324 children were in foster care in Missouri, with more than 620 in Greene County alone. These numbers represent children in desperate need of love, stability, and a permanent family. Furthermore, the foster care system faces a significant challenge: up to 50% of foster parents leave each year, often due to a lack of adequate support and training. This high turnover rate disrupts the lives of vulnerable children, depriving them of consistent care. Coupled with over 2,000 individuals experiencing homelessness and countless others struggling with inadequate housing and financial instability, the needs in our community have never been greater.
At Rise Up Ministries, we believe that every child deserves a stable and loving environment. We are committed to supporting the remarkable foster, adoptive, and guardianship families who generously open their hearts and homes to these children. We also understand that to truly address this crisis, we must reach families and individuals at risk of losing their children due to factors such as substance abuse, financial hardship, and other challenges. Our mission is rooted in the biblical call to care for the poor, the widowed, and the fatherless.
To expand our reach and make a greater impact, we need your help. Join us in rising to meet these critical needs.
The statistics are sobering. As of June 2024, over 605,324 children were in foster care in Missouri, with more than 620 in Greene County alone. These numbers represent children in desperate need of love, stability, and a permanent family. Furthermore, the foster care system faces a significant challenge: up to 50% of foster parents leave each year, often due to a lack of adequate support and training. This high turnover rate disrupts the lives of vulnerable children, depriving them of consistent care. Coupled with over 2,000 individuals experiencing homelessness and countless others struggling with inadequate housing and financial instability, the needs in our community have never been greater.
At Rise Up Ministries, we believe that every child deserves a stable and loving environment. We are committed to supporting the remarkable foster, adoptive, and guardianship families who generously open their hearts and homes to these children. We also understand that to truly address this crisis, we must reach families and individuals at risk of losing their children due to factors such as substance abuse, financial hardship, and other challenges. Our mission is rooted in the biblical call to care for the poor, the widowed, and the fatherless.
To expand our reach and make a greater impact, we need your help. Join us in rising to meet these critical needs.
How You Can HelP
We invite you to partner with us by:
- Making a financial contribution.
- Donating items for our silent auction.
- Becoming an event sponsor.
Sponsorship Opportunities:
- Bronze Sponsorship ($100–$500): Your business name in the event pamphlet and on T-shirts.
- Silver Sponsorship ($500–$1,000): Quarter-page recognition in the pamphlet, mentions at Rise UP events, a T-shirt, and a small thank-you gift.
- Gold Sponsorship ($1,000–$2,000): Half-page recognition in the pamphlet, mentions at events, banners with your logo, a T-shirt featuring your logo, and a gift of appreciation.
- Platinum Sponsorship ($2,000+): Full-page recognition in the pamphlet, special mentions during the dinner and future events, T-shirts, and an exclusive thank-you gift.