RISE & DREAM Foundation — Charity With Dignity, Phoenix AZ
Charity With Dignity
Every person deserves
dignity and opportunity.
RISE & DREAM Foundation strengthens families, addresses urgent needs with dignity and creates pathways toward confidence, stability and opportunity through food security, education, health and wellness, athletics, family support and community outreach.
Measurable Impact
15+
YEARS
Sustained community impact
≈62,500
MEAL-EQUIVALENTS IN 2025
Based on 75,000 lbs. distributed using the 1.2-lb meal benchmark
8,000–10,000+
FRESH START SCHOOL-READINESS ITEMS & SERVICES IN ONE SEASON
Backpacks, 12–15 supplies, haircuts, 2–3 outfits, food, drinks, restaurant gift cards and community resources
4,200+
HOLIDAY DIGNITY ITEMS & SERVICES IN ONE SEASON
Gifts, new shoes, a coat, clothing pieces, socks, blankets and haircuts
27,500+
ATHLETICS PARTICIPATION EXPERIENCES SINCE 2010
One of many pathways RISE uses to build health, confidence, leadership and opportunity.
"We do not measure impact by the thing we give. We measure it by what becomes possible next."
A child prepared for school. A family with greater stability. A young person equipped for life. A neighbor treated with dignity. A cycle interrupted.
Restore
Dignity and hope to individuals and families experiencing hardship
Invest
In children's education, health, and long-term futures
Strengthen
Families through food security, essential resources, and community connection
Empower
Communities through opportunity, partnership, and sustained support
Our Philosophy
Charity With Dignity
RISE believes how we serve matters as much as what we provide. Every person has value, and every interaction should preserve dignity, choice and respect.
Read Our Story
How we serve matters.
"Dignity is not an extra part of the work. It is the standard for how the work is done."
Trusted Partners
Partners & Supporters
RISE works alongside trusted businesses and community organizations to extend our reach, redirect quality resources and serve more families with dignity.
Food rescue partners
Olive Garden · Red Lobster · Chick-fil-A · Pizza Hut
Become a Corporate Partner
Businesses that partner with RISE invest directly in the communities where their employees and customers live — through event sponsorship, program support, employee volunteer days and more.
- Event title sponsorship
- Program sponsorship
- In-kind product & service support
- Employee volunteer experiences
- Matching gift programs
Signature Experiences
Events That Move People
RISE Celebrity Charity Weekend
A weekend of purpose, connection and impact.
An exclusive multi-day experience bringing together celebrities, athletes, philanthropists and community leaders in support of the RISE & DREAM mission.
Explore the WeekendFresh Start Back-to-School
Every child deserves a confident start.
Our signature back-to-school event equips children with backpacks, supplies, haircuts, clothing and wellness resources — setting them up for success.
Explore Fresh StartHoliday Giving
Dignity and joy for every child.
Our annual Holiday Giving event provides children and families with gifts, new clothing, shoes, coats and meaningful experiences during the holiday season.
Explore Holiday Giving| Arizona
RISE Celebrity Charity Weekend
Access. Perspective. Hospitality. Impact.
Stay Connected
Updates on events, volunteer opportunities and community impact.
Put Your Love Into Action
Every gift, partnership and act of service helps remove a barrier and create what becomes possible next.