The Uprise

The Uprise Serving underprivileged children and youth locally and globally

Our mission is to empower children and youth who have been failed by other adults, systems, or institutions with the tools that will ignite their potential to live a joyful, successful, and fulfilling life.

Empowering aging out foster youth is a key priority of our mission. If you know any foster youth, or foster care workers...
02/01/2023

Empowering aging out foster youth is a key priority of our mission. If you know any foster youth, or foster care workers, Please share this information with them about this upcoming nationwide event!

05/24/2022

Figure must 'serve as a wake-up call' for more action to promote peace and address all causes of forced displacement, says UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi

The Uprise is our non-profit that empowers children and youth (locally and globally) who have been failed by other adult...
01/03/2022

The Uprise is our non-profit that empowers children and youth (locally and globally) who have been failed by other adults, systems, or institutions with the tools and resources that will ignite their potential to live a joyful, successful, and fulfilling life.

Repost from November 29, 2021Thanks to your generous donations, we have made tremendous progress this year for our Hait...
01/02/2022

Repost from November 29, 2021

Thanks to your generous donations, we have made tremendous progress this year for our Haitian community! Earlier this month, a group of over 20 volunteers from the US came down with us to help bring love and hope to this wonderful community! These humanitarian efforts were filled with unforgettable, life-changing experiences for all involved!

We’re thrilled to report the fun is just beginning. But the needs are still great. Your contribution will make a tremendous difference in the lives of these Haitian children who live without most of the privileges that we enjoy, including the chance to get an education. With your help, we can help pave a road for them to have access to pathways and resources that previously were beyond reach.

This giving Tuesday, please consider giving in a way that makes a life-long impact for these kids to have a new start and a new life.
See link in my bio!
gofundme.com/f/haitian-childrens-center

Repost from .schaack•November 29, 2021Earlier this month, a group of over 20 volunteers, including my little family came...
01/02/2022

Repost from .schaack
•November 29, 2021

Earlier this month, a group of over 20 volunteers, including my little family came to help bring love and hope and build a roof for this wonderful community in The DR! This humanitarian efforts was filled with unforgettable, life-changing experiences for all involved!

We’re thrilled to report the fun is just beginning. But the needs are still great. Your contribution will make a tremendous difference in the lives of these Haitian children who live without most of the privileges that we enjoy, including the chance to get an education. With your help, we can help pave a road for them to have access to pathways and resources that previously was beyond reach.

This giving Tuesday, please consider giving in a way that makes a life-long impact for these kids to have a new start and a new life. Link in bio.

gofundme.com/f/haitian-childrens-center

01/02/2022

Repost from .schaack
•September 23, 2021
I’ve stopped posting about our fundraising campaign for The Center for displaced Haitians living in the DR. I’ve stopped for a few reasons. It’s very uncomfortable (like I hate it 🤦🏽‍♀️) asking for money, but mostly I have convinced myself it would be “tone deaf” with the current humanitarian crisis the US has been facing lately. What’s going on down in Del Rio has been gripping my heart and I’ve been listening and studying about how to seek asylum in the US, how to help, and Title 42. There is SO MUCH.

So in an effort to not add “more noise” to all the things that are happening in the world, I just stopped. But what I realized is, that it is NOT tone deaf or noisy to highlight something else where someone may feel pulled to serve and help. I truly believe we all want to rally and unite for the broken hearted and down trodden. To mourn with those that mourn. If you click on the link in my profile, your heart may be pulled into helping these children. They are creative and passionate children! Thank you for considering. We are so excited to go back in November and get this Center built for them!

01/02/2022

Repost from
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Confessions of a privileged white guy:

I have never known what it’s like to be hungry for more than a couple hours. The brief moments of prolonged hunger that I occasionally experience are only a result of my own choices of the timing and location that I choose to eat.

Before meeting these Haitian children in the Dominican Republic, I was told that these children don’t have enough food, and are actually hungry. Because I’ve never known such circumstances in life, I wasn’t able to comprehend that.

During our first day with them, we noticed ourselves feeling a little hypoglycemic as the afternoon passed. We were hungry, but didn’t want to leave the kids to go find food. Especially knowing that THEY didn’t have a meal to go to. But we knew if we were to effectively serve them, we had to keep ourselves fed.

As discreetly as I could, I was sneaking pieces of an energy bar to Jessica. I looked over at Myla and saw a fatigued and hungry look on her face. I snuck a small box of raisins out of my backpack and handed it to her. A few kids noticed and within seconds a group of kids surrounded me with their hands out begging for one. I didn’t have anything to give them, and had to tell Myla that she needed to just eat it anyway (in front of them). It didn’t feel right, but I knew she needed it.

At that point we decided that we might not be able to permanently solve their hunger, but at least while they were with us, we couldn’t let them go hungry right in front of our eyes while we ate. After inquiring with the locals, we found out that we wouldn’t have to brake the bank in order to feed the whole group of about 50 of them that day. The cash was given, and 45 minutes later, 50 box lunches were delivered by a guy on a motor bike. We were all able to eat and then resume our activities together with a full belly. This meal was in my opinion the least remarkable part of the day.

A week after our returning, we were informed that this meal meant everything to these kids, and that a box lunch like this was something they’ve never had before.

Because of my privilege, I still can’t comprehend that.

September 6, 2021Thank you to all our neighbors for your kindness and generosity! Myla’s Market raised $452 this weekend...
01/02/2022

September 6, 2021
Thank you to all our neighbors for your kindness and generosity! Myla’s Market raised $452 this weekend for The Center for Haitian children! You can support too through the link in the bio.

01/02/2022

September 3, 2021
Their energy is contagious.
Their hopes and dreams are palpable.

There is a reality in the world that we don’t like to think about because it’s uncomfortable to sit with. Not everyone has the same chance in life that you and I have had. Human potential is based on the resources we have access to, not just financial, but our knowledge, education, our connections, social capital, etc.

Have you ever thought, what would it be like to have all your same hopes and dreams, but not have any opportunity to make any of them a reality?

If you are reading this, you have access to resources these Haitian kids have never known.

The good news is that there is a way to expand the potential for these kids. Please help by giving and sharing the link in the profile!

September 2, 2021I’ve seen sadness. I’ve seen hopelessness. This is NOT what I experienced in Anamuya. Their neighborhoo...
01/02/2022

September 2, 2021
I’ve seen sadness. I’ve seen hopelessness. This is NOT what I experienced in Anamuya. Their neighborhood and mine look completely different. The disparity between the two is blinding for the eyes. But not for the heart. I felt joy here. Life being lived. An energy. LOVE! This community of Haitians is powerful! It’s changed me. I’m getting involved because I want some of the balanced restored.
Since being home, I’m restless. Im aching to get The Center built for them. I can’t do it on my own. Not everyone is called to the same cause, I get that. But if you want your money to do good, this is it! Funds will be put to work early November and full documentation of how its being used will be shared during that time. It’s EXCITING to make a change! You will be a change maker. If you feel called to help, even if it’s a dollar, the link is in my bio ❤️

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