š Know a young Christian leader making a difference? The 2026 Richard E. Herman Leadership Award honors emerging leaders (ages 20ā35) serving under-resourced communities. š $4,000 award. Apply or nominate by July 13, 2026: weraise.org/leadership#ChristianLeadership
š Our grantee partner, JUMPSTART, has launched its 17th prison program in NC!
With 13 volunteers and 35 participants, this 40-week discipleship journey is bringing hope, purpose, accountability, and the love of Christ behind prison walls. ā¤ļø
A meal can change more than a dayāit can change a life. ā¤ļø
Recently, Carson Wentz joined Thy Kingdom Crumb in Indianapolis, serving meals and encouraging families. Through every outreach, hope is shared, and lives are impacted.
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Happy #WorldBicycleDay! Our former grantee, Village Wrench, is helping people thrive through bike access, youth training, & free repairs in Greenville, SC. They're proving that a bike can be more than transportationāit can open doors to opportunity.
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š Calling Young Christian Leaders! š
Know an emerging leader (ages 20ā35) helping under-resourced individuals and communities thrive? Nominate themāor apply yourselfāfor the 2026 Richard E. Herman Leadership Award.
š $4,000 award
š Deadline: July 13
weraise.org/leadership
Rev. James Buck and Southern Flames BBQ are helping returning citizens rebuild their lives through employment, mentorship, and opportunity. At We Raise, we believe faith-based leaders can help create pathways to second chances and stronger communities. nextcity.org/urbanist-news/tā¦
This Memorial Day, we honor and remember those who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice inspires the ongoing work of strengthening communities, supporting families, and creating opportunity for others to thrive. #MemorialDay
Pastor Brooks & Project H.O.O.D. are showing whatās possible when local organizations lead change through faith, mentorship, workforce development, & opportunity. Communities thrive when those closest to the challenges are empowered to lead solutions.
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This #WorldBakingDay, we celebrate our grantee partners using food, baking, and culinary training to change lives. From career preparation to food trucks serving warm meals to neighbors in need, theyāre spreading hope one meal, one sweet treat at a time. šā¤ļø
Yesterday, our prez, Paul Miles, visited our grantee, @kingdompreplhs, to see firsthand the impact of Nehemiah 2.0. Students like Cam are gaining hands-on trade skills while renovating homes & revitalizing Milwaukee neighborhoods ā all grounded in faith, purpose, & leadership. š
Serving a life sentence, Matthew Grant never expected a prison bulletin board flyer to change his life. Through JUMPSTART, he found healing, faith, purpose, and āa reason to keep living.ā We Raise is proud to support this life-changing ministry. weraise.org/wp-content/uploaā¦
This Motherās Day, we thank God for the women who reflect His love through faith, strength, compassion, and sacrifice. š
āHer children rise up and call her blessedā¦ā ā Proverbs 31:28
Happy Motherās Day from We Raise. ā¤ļø
āFood insecurity has no name, has no demographic⦠what matters is what you do with an opportunity like Farming Hope.ā Holly, a recent cohort graduate of Farming Hopeāa former We Raise granteeāshares whatās possible when opportunity builds stability & nourishes community.
On Chicagoās West Side, life expectancy is 16 years shorter than in other neighborhoods. The Sankofa Village Wellness Center aims to change thatāexpanding access to care & opportunity. Proud our grantee, MAAFA Redemption Project, is part of this work.
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This is the kind of transformation we believe in š
In Grand Rapids, five single moms graduated from a workforce program with Hope for Single Momsāgaining skills, confidence, and stability for their families.
From surviving to thriving.
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