RISE visited Christian Heritage Academy’s 3rd grade classes to share about RISE and our work building schools in Angola to give children access to education. Students learned about the similarities and differences between their lives and those of kids in Angola. They also had the opportunity to “experience” aspects of daily life in an Angolan village, including corn pounding, carrying water jugs, balancing a basket, and wrapping African fabric. Thanks to the teachers and students for their enthusiasm and engagement!

Congrats to all Bank of America Chicago Marathon participants, and a huge thank you to our Team RISE runners and supporters! A beautiful day in Chicago, with our runners all finishing well, and giving more kids in Angola access to education!

Thanks to all who joined us for our 2025 Benefit celebrating 22 years… building 198 schools, giving over 144,000 kids access to education each year, making change possible! Thanks to all who have been a part of this journey, and to @sketchbookbrew and @thefatshallot, for a delightful evening!

In 2012, our first Fantasy Football League was formed, as a new way to give more kids in Angola access to education. Many participate year after year, enjoying draft parties, friendly competition, and having fun! Thanks to all who have been a part!

Thanks to all who joined us for another great RISE Brewery Tour, to @offcolorbrewing for a terrific tour and beer, and to @loumalnatis  for incredible Chicago pizza! It was fun to “drink beer. do good.” and give more kids in Angola the chance to go to school! 

Join us for a Private Brewery Tour
have fun and give kids in Angola the chance to go to school

Sunday, June 22
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Off Color Brewing
1460 N. Kingsbury, Chicago, IL 60642

Enjoy the tour, beer, and Lou Malnati’s Chicago-style pizza.

$30 per person

Invite your friends. Space is limited – sign up today!
Register here

I am traveling to Angola, leaving tonight March 19, and returning on April 3rd. I arrive in Luanda early Friday morning, and will then fly south to the Namibe Province. Adriano Huambo, our RISE Angola Country Director, will meet me. We will spend time visiting RISE-built schools, building sites, and libraries, as well as meeting with local administrators, Ministry of Education officials, school directors, teachers, communities, partners, and friends.

Photos of the trip will be posted to RISE’s Instagram and Facebook pages, and we’d love for you to follow!

Wheeling High School’s Interact with Africa Club hosted another fantastic Trivia Thursday! Wheeling has been raising awareness and money since 2003! Thanks to Club members, sponsors, and all who participated to make it a success and give more kids in Angola the chance to go to school!

The gift of education – the opportunity to learn to read and write – has the potential to change a child’s life and future, and extends to families, communities, and the country. Thank you for giving more kids in Angola access to education!

Thanks to all who joined us for our 2024 Benefit at Sketchbook Brewing Company… a great evening celebrating all that has been accomplished together!