Rise

The RISE Program is a bold next step for individuals already engaged with our team at Jesus on Colfax. Designed for those ready to get serious about employment and sobriety, RISE is a 12 month job and life skills training program rooted in accountability, healing, and hope

Two people are standing with their backs to the camera in a room. Both are wearing hoodies with religious messages; the left hoodie says 'JESUS' in multiple languages, and the right hoodie says 'LOVE LIKE JESUS' in bold black letters.
Two women smiling outdoors, one with sunglasses on her head wearing a white T-shirt, and the other with long braided hair wearing a musical-themed black T-shirt, standing close together near a brick building.

Participants live in a safe environment while working through a curriculum focused on practical job readiness, personal development, mentorship, and community life that supports long-term change.

Geo’s Story of Hope

He was kicked out of his home and was living on the street. When the weather turned cold, he and his dad found an unlocked car to sleep in. When Geo first joined the RISE program, he still felt lost, unsure of who he was or what his future could look like.

Then something started to change. Through classes, Bible study, and daily life together, he began discovering who God made him to be.

This spring, Geo was baptized. He worked faithfully in the roastery at Jubilee Roasting Co., and he began to dream about the future again, this time about a future in the culinary arts.

Today, he is finishing a culinary program, planning to go to college, and saving toward his first apartment. Geo’s story is what we pray for every day: real transformation that begins with relationship, grows through community, and leads to restored dignity and hope.  Read more…

Ways to help with RISE

  • Two people, a bald man and a young woman with earrings and a backpack, are holding hands and touching foreheads in a moment of prayer or reflection outdoors, with buildings in the background.

    Become an Ally

    Allies meet on a regular basis with participants in a mentoring role to support their growth journey.

    Become an Ally
  • Clothing racks and shelves with various items in an indoor space.

    Get a Room Ready

    Help us get a room ready for a new participant. Does your church or small group want to furnish a room for a new RISE participant? This is a huge blessing to our staff and the participants!

    Adopt a Room
  • Group of people sitting in a circle in a room, engaged in a discussion or meeting.

    Teach a class

    We are always looking for class teachers. We have classes on a variety of topics.

    Classes are Tuesday and Thursday mornings.

    Teach a Class