R.I.S.E. Advocacy, Inc.

RISE Up & Run 5K
2021-03-10 - 2021-04-30
Support survivors during Sexual Assault Awareness Month by joining us for a Virtual 5K & Fun Run hosted by R.I.S.E. Advocacy and McLaren Central Michigan!
Event Timeline
March 10: Registration Opens ($30 per registrant)
April 1: Sexual Assault Awareness Month Begins! (Price increases to $35)
April 10: Join us for our Live Stream Event on Facebook!
April 30: End of registration
May 3: Event Compilation Video Posted; Top 3 Fundraisers (Team), Top 3 Fundraisers (Individual) & Top 3 Fastest Runners Acknowledged (Individual)
**After registration close, event t-shirts will be available for pick up in Isabella County or can be shipped for additional cost**
Who can get involved?
Anyone! Register as an individual or get a group together and take part as a team – because this is a virtual event, you can support survivors from anywhere!
How can I participate?
Starting March 10, visit this link to register. You will receive a unique page upon registration that can be shared on your own platforms. Soon after registration, you will be sent suggested 5K routes in Clare, Isabella, and Gratiot Counties and receive updates on how to continue to raise awareness and funds until the end of April!
Take photos of your run any time before the end of April and post on social media, tagging RISE and using “#RISEUp5K” on your posts. These posts will be compiled into an event video once registration closes.
You are also invited to tune in on Saturday, April 10 as we livestream on our Facebook. In addition to having team members and community partners speak, we will have participants join us live! You can even complete your run on that day!
After registration close, event t-shirts (design below) will be available for pick up in Isabella County or shipped for an additional cost.
RISE Up & Run 5K 2021 t-shirt design
Is this a competition?
Both individuals and teams can take part in friendly competition! We will be acknowledging top fundraisers in both the team and individual categories. Participants can also submit a screenshot of their route and run time (must be logged on a verified running or fitness app) to be included in the optional competition for fastest speed. Acknowledgement of all winners will be included in the event follow up post on May 3. The winners of both individual competitions will be awarded $50 Visa gift cards as well!
Thanks to our sponsors, Clare Family Fitness, the top fundraiser in Clare County will receive a free 3 month membership and t-shirt of their choice!
Who is this helping?
Funds will benefit R.I.S.E. Advocacy, a nonprofit serving survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence in Isabella, Clare, and Gratiot Counties of Michigan. R.I.S.E. services are free and include sexual assault response, 24-hr crisis line, counseling, legal advocacy, outreach advocacy, and an emergency shelter.

Celebrate our sponsors and learn more about them here!
McLaren Central Michigan Hospital, Co-Host & Patron Sponsor
Clare Family Fitness, Advocate Sponsor
Zonta Club of Mount Pleasant, Advocate Sponsor
Herbs Etc., Supporter Sponsor
Stitches for Britches, In-Kind Sponsor

Virtual Zoom-ba® Fundraiser Series: April Session
2021-04-17 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Detroit)
Join RISE and Ignite+ by Noelle for Virtual Zumba® at 9 AM on the following Saturdays:

January 16
February 20
March 20
April 17
May 15
June 19

Tickets are $10 per session and all proceeds will go toward assisting survivors at RISE Advocacy.

To register, visit www.riseadvocacy.org/donate/, select “BeYOUtiful Zoomba Series” as your fund, and make a minimum donation of $10 to participate in the next scheduled Zumba® session.

The event Zoom link will be sent via email before the session.
RISE serves survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in Isabella, Clare, and Gratiot Counties of Michigan.

Human Trafficking & Child Abuse Awareness Event Registration
2021-04-22 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual Event
R.I.S.E. Human Trafficking Coalition and the Northern Michigan Alliance for Children (NMAC) invite you to join us for an educational awareness event about Human Trafficking and Child Abuse.

This event will discuss two prevalent topics through two different speakers:

-Human Trafficking Speaker: Officer Autume Balcom, Mt. Pleasant Police Department will be providing training regarding internet safety and how it relates to human trafficking.
-Child Abuse Speaker: An NMAC representative, will be touching on child abuse prevention.

Be sure to register for this event to receive the Zoom link! https://www.riseadvocacy.org/human-trafficking/

Virtual Zoom-ba® Fundraiser Series: May Session
2021-05-15 09:00 - 10:00

Chocolate Fantasy Virtual Auction & Fundraiser
2021-06-13 - 2021-06-20
Registration is now closed. Thank you for supporting survivors!
Join R.I.S.E. Advocacy in the Chocolate Fantasy Virtual Auction & Fundraiser this summer!
From June 13-20, patrons will have the opportunity to bid on chocolate gifts, themed baskets, and large ticket items – all while supporting survivors in the community. Chocolate Fantasy previously existed as an in-person event and we are eager to involve the community as we transition to an online platform.
A $10 registration includes a 50/50 Cash Raffle Ticket, a complimentary chocolate gift*, and access to the online auction event. Once you complete your registration on the R.I.S.E. website, you will be directed to complete your bidding profile on the auction host site (Pioneer Auction Service). Registration can be completed until the noon on Sunday, June 20. Electronic raffle tickets will be sent via email.
You can buy individual raffle tickets to be entered into the 50/50 Cash Raffle at $10 per raffle ticket. These can be purchased without registration or in addition to your ticket included with auction registration.
RAFFLE DRAWING will take place during a Facebook Live event on Sunday, June 20 at 7 PM. (attendance not required to collect prize)
Funds raised will benefit survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault who receive services through R.I.S.E. Advocacy of Isabella, Clare, and Gratiot Counties.

*Chocolate gifts in registration package contain milk and nuts.

Virtual Zoom-ba® Fundraiser Series: June Session
2021-06-19 09:00 - 10:00

RISE and Shine Community Breakfast
2021-09-18 09:00 - 12:00 | Island Park South Pavilion, 331 N Main St, Mount Pleasant, Michigan, 48858, United States
RISE and Shine Community Breakfast
September 18, 2021, from 9 am-12 pm // Island Park South Pavilion, Mt. Pleasant
R.I.S.E. Advocacy is hosting the RISE & Shine Community Breakfast on September 18, 2021, at Island Park’s South Pavilion in Mount Pleasant.

Our goal for this event is to bring together individuals, groups, and organizations from Clare, Gratiot, and Isabella counties. This will be a great opportunity for the community to reconnect in person, as well as learn more about R.I.S.E. and our partner organizations!

All-you-can-eat pancake breakfast catered by Chris Cakes, a coffee bar provided by Highland Blush Café, a morning of family-friendly games and activities, and a raffle entry to win a breakfast-themed gift basket!
*Raffle Giveaway will take place at 12 pm.*
The ticket cost is $10 per ticket. Purchase your friends and family’s tickets below today.

Texas Roadhouse Fundraiser
2022-04-14 15:00 - 22:00 | Texas Roadhouse Mt. Pleasant, 2177 South Mission Street, Mt. Pleasant, MI, 48858, United States
Join us for a night of fun and food to support our organization!
On April 14th, between 3:00 PM and 10:00 PM, Texas Roadhouse is hosting a fundraiser to raise money and awareness for our efforts to end domestic and sexual violence. A portion of the proceeds (10% of all purchases) will be donated to us when you bring in the flyer!
*A digital or print copy of the flyer below must be presented at the Mt. Pleasant location for a donation to R.I.S.E. to be made.
If you have any questions, contact Natalie VanDyke at nvandyke@riseadvocacy.org or Texas Roadhouse at (989) 775-7427.

Give Local Isabella 2022
2022-05-03
Give Local Isabella is a 24-hour, community-wide fundraising event hosted by the Mt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation. On May 3rd, 2022, Give Local Isabella will engage hundreds (maybe thousands) of community members in supporting local charitable organizations. Give Local Isabella is a crowdfunding opportunity for local nonprofits to engage existing and new donors in their missions, utilize peer influence to raise dollars online, and compete for $30,000 in endowment support to help protect and sustain organizations like R.I.S.E. long-term. Join us for some fun on May 3rd by giving to R.I.S.E. Advocacy, among other amazing organizations participating in Give Local Isabella 2022!
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2nd Annual RISE and Shine Community Breakfast Fundraiser
2022-08-27 09:00 - 12:00 | Island Park South Pavilion, 331 N Main St, Mount Pleasant, Michigan, 48858, United States
2nd Annual RISE and Shine Community Breakfast
August 27, 2022, from 9:00 am-12:00 pm // Island Park South Pavilion, Mt. Pleasant
R.I.S.E. Advocacy is hosting our 2nd Annual RISE & Shine Community Breakfast on August 27, 2022, at Island Park’s South Pavilion in Mount Pleasant!

This year, the community breakfast is our annual fundraiser. Our goal for this event is to bring together individuals, groups, and organizations from Clare, Gratiot, and Isabella counties. We look forward to how this event will allow us to connect with the community and share the growth our agency and clients have experienced.

What can you expect from the RISE and Shine Community Breakfast this year?
All-you-can-eat pancake breakfast catered by Chris Cakes, a coffee bar provided by Highland Blush Café, a morning of family-friendly games and activities, and county-themed raffles!

What is the cost to attend the RISE and Shine Community Breakfast?
Breakfast tickets are $10 per ticket and Raffle Tickets are $5 per ticket. Winners of the ‘Taste of Clare, Gratiot, and Isabella County‘ raffles are drawn at 12 pm. Winners do not need to be present to win.

Thank you to the 5-Star Sponsor for our 2nd Annual Community Breakfast, Garr Tool. We are grateful for their generosity, alongside our many other event sponsors.

100 Men RISEing Campaign
2022-10-01 - 2022-10-31
Everyone plays a critical role in preventing domestic violence by being advocates in their own community. It is up to everyone to keep the conversation going on the issue of domestic violence – including men in this effort allows for more inclusive awareness and prevention.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and you can impact the lives of survivors by helping R.I.S.E. Advocacy reach our goal of $10,000 by October 31, 2022.
You can join the movement by donating $100 or becoming a “100 Men R.I.S.E.ing” Ambassador today:
– Lead the community by donating $100 minimum
– Recruit at least 9 other team members to reach $1,000
*To be acknowledged during the campaign, a minimum of $100 must be donated
Visit our donate page to contribute!

A special thank you to Garr Tool for their annual sponsorship of our agency and this event!

Blaze Pizza Fundraiser
2022-10-12 16:00 - 21:00 | Blaze Pizza, 1218 S Mission St Suite A, Mount Pleasant, MI, 48858, United States
Join us Wednesday, October 12 from 4 PM- 9 PM at Blaze Pizza for a delicious fundraising event.
Blaze Pizza will donate 20% of proceeds from your order directly back to R.I.S.E.!
Present the flyer below or show a copy of it on your phone before paying. Enter code 1358A in the “Coupon Code” field at checkout to have your transaction count towards the fundraiser. A donation will be made based on dine-in, pick-up, delivery, and curbside (where available) orders through the Blaze Pizza app and website.

International Women's Day Pizza Fundraiser
2023-03-08 11:00 - 21:00 | Buccilli’s of Clare, 1541 N McEwan St, Clare, 48617, United States
Join us Wednesday, March 8 from 11 AM- 9 PM at Buccilli’s Pizza of Clare for a delicious fundraising event.
Buccilli’s of Clare will donate 10% of proceeds from your order directly back to R.I.S.E. to celebrate International Women’s Day. Orders can be placed in-store, online at www.buccillispizza.net or via phone at (989) 386-7231. Thank you for your support!
Contact Natalie VanDyke at nvandyke@riseadvocacy.org with any questions!

Give Local Isabella 2023
2023-05-02 | Mt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation, 306 S University Ave, Mt. Pleasant, 48858, United States
Give Local Isabella is a 24-hour, community-wide fundraising event hosted by the Mt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation. Taking place over just 24 hours on May 2, 2023, Give Local Isabella will engage hundreds of community members in supporting local charitable organizations. Give Local Isabella is a crowdfunding opportunity for local nonprofits to engage existing and new donors in their missions, to utilize peer influence to raise dollars online, and to compete for a pool of endowment support to help protect and sustain these organizations long-term. Join us on May 2nd for the FUN and give where you live during Give Local Isabella.
For more information, visit: https://www.givelocalisabella.org/organizations/r-i-s-e-advocacy-inc

Alma Biggby Giveback Week
2023-06-12 - 2023-06-16 | Alma Biggby, 1655 Wright Ave, Alma, MI, 48801, United States
Biggby in Alma is hosting a Giveback Week for R.I.S.E. June 12-16!

June 12-15th, donate an item to the donation bin at Alma Biggby and receive 15% off your order!
June 16th, R.I.S.E. will receive $1 for every drink purchased at the Alma Biggby.

Suggested Donations: care products, new clothes, children’s toys, toiletries, and monetary donations.

Lunch & Learn: Supporting Survivors of Domestic Violence
2023-06-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Veteran’s Memorial Library, 301 S University St, Mt. Pleasant, MI, 48858, United States
June Lunch & Learn: Supporting Survivors of Domestic Violence
R.I.S.E. staff members Magdalena Lopez and Shaun Jessmon are presenting at Isabella County Child Advocacy Center’s Lunch and Learn on June 15th from 12-1pm! Sign up today to save your spot at this insightful event.

RISE and Shine Community Breakfast and Walk Fundraiser
2023-09-16 09:00 - 11:30 | Island Park South Pavilion, 331 N Main St, Mount Pleasant, Michigan, 48858, United States
RISE and Shine Community Breakfast and Walk Fundraiser
September 16, 2023, from 9:00 am-11:30 am // Island Park South Pavilion, Mt. Pleasant

R.I.S.E. Advocacy is hosting our 3rd Annual RISE & Shine Community Breakfast fundraiser on September 16, 2023, at Island Park’s South Pavilion in Mount Pleasant! This year, we are adding a 1-mile awareness walk to the morning’s agenda (with event t-shirts included). Our goal for this event is to bring together individuals, groups, and organizations from Clare, Gratiot, and Isabella counties and to engage in a family-friendly, meaningful morning in support or our organization. We look forward to how this event will allow us to connect with the community and share the growth our agency and clients have experienced.

Interested in becoming a sponsor? Visit the link to follow: Corporate Sponsorship Form.
Click here to buy raffle tickets!
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Yoga Fundraiser // Take Root Wellness
2023-10-19 18:00 - 20:00 | three oaks therpeutics, 115 S Main St, Mount Pleasant, 48858, United States
Take Root Wellness will be hosting a RISE yoga fundraiser on October 19th at 6:00pm Three Oaks Therapeutics in Mount Pleasant. Be sure to invite your family and friends to this refreshing event for a good cause!

Best Practices Working with Queer Folx Panel Discussion
2024-04-11 18:00 - 19:30 | Veteran’s Memorial Library, 301 S University St, Mt. Pleasant, MI, 48858, United States

Building Connected Communities: Sexual Assault Awareness Walk
2024-04-13 14:00 - 16:00 | Island Park West Pavilion
At Island Park in Mt. Pleasant.
Registration: 1pm
Event Start: 2pm
Location: Island Park, Mt. Pleasant

Craft Show for Sexual Assault Awareness
2024-04-20 09:00 - 15:30 | MP Nazarene, 1980 S. Lincoln Rd., Mt. Pleasant, MI, 48858

No More Stolen Sisters
2024-05-16 16:30 - 18:00 | Broadway Park – Mt. Pleasant
No More Stolen Sisters is an event hosted by the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe in collaboration with Zonta Club, McLaren and R.I.S.E Advocacy to raise awareness for and commemorate Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women.
The event will include refreshments and speakers. It will be held at Broadway Park in Mt. Pleasant (down the road from Behavioral Health) at 4:30p on Thursday, May 16th.
More details to come!

Pancakes in the Park
2024-05-25 08:00 - 12:00
Tickets can be purchased ahead of time by emailing Jessie at jschrot@riseadvocacy.org or at time of event.

1st Annual R.I.S.E Advocacy Golf Outing
2024-06-08 09:00 - 17:00 | Hidden Oaks Golf Course, 1270 W Monroe Rd, St. Louis, MI, 48880
Saturday, June 8th. 4 man scramble. @ Hidden Oaks Golf Course in St. Louis, MI. Mark your calendars!

3rd Annual Dart Tournament
2026-01-25 10:00 - 15:00
Join us Sunday, January 25th at Bravehearts Pub in Alma for our 3rd Annual Dart Tournament! Get your teams in ASAP as the tournament has a 20 team max!
2026 Dart Tournament
