Impact and Programs
Accomplishments
In 2018, Rise served 3,384 people. All Rise programs are person-centered and focused on supporting the people we serve to live their best lives. Rise served 1,452 individuals in Day Training and Habilitation, 1,081 individuals in Vocational and Supported Employment programs, 113 individuals in community integrated Adult-Day programs, 172 individuals in Housing and Independent Living and 566 individuals in Welfare to Work services. In 2018, supported 689 persons to enter competitive employment. Rise receives high satisfaction responses from the people we serve, stakeholders and business partners, averaging 98% satisfaction.
Current Goals
Rise has recently completed an updated Strategic Plan for 2019/2020. We establish metrics and strategies in five key areas: Quality: We will deliver superior results to the people we serve and stakeholders; People: We will attract and retain exceptional people who embody our mission; Finance: We will assure financial sustainability; Reputation: We will be recognized as an industry leader; and Innovation: We will continuously transform services to surpass evolving needs and expectations of the marketplace.
We can provide a copy of our metrics and strategies upon request.
Community or Constituency Served
People who have disabilities, people with mental illness, people with economic disadvantages (Henn. Co. MFIP)
Geographic Area Served
Rise serves the Twin Cities Metropolitan area and Central Minnesota, operating from 30 locations in Minnesota. We have a statewide program for people who are Deaf, DeafBlind, or hard of hearing.
