Your support makes an impact.

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Invest in Community Transformation

Your support is crucial in driving our mission forward. By donating to Emerge and Rise™, you empower us to continue providing essential resources and programs that uplift underserved communities and nurture emerging entrepreneurs. Every contribution makes a meaningful difference, enabling us to create more opportunities and foster sustainable growth.

Join us in building a brighter, more equitable future.

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Our Impact

  • 275+ volunteer hours in programs

  • More than 350 entrepreneurs and small businesses served annually

  • 5 core programs and 4 corporate programs

  • 27 events from 2022 to 2024 + 42 events in 2025 (since opening)

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“Entrepreneurship is a symphony of innovation where every note counts — it's a journey best performed with a chorus of supporters, not a solo act.”

— Lina Rugova

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