School Proposal Written by: Anthony Alvarado Program Coordinator Young People in Recovery Issued: 2015-2016
About Us Prevention Education Awareness Community Outreach www.weallrisetogether.org Mission RISE TOGETHER is about being a face of recovery through ADVOCATING, EDUCATING, and bringing a VOICE to the voiceless Vision To create a community where are youth are HEARD, LOVED, and inspired to LIVE in HOPE RISE TOGETHER...is a recovery advocacy group that has a passion for prevention, education and community outreach. Started by co-founders Anthony Alvarado and Douglas Darby; both in long-term recovery. RISE TOGETHER has been actively involved in the community since September of 2013. The group is comprised of those in recovery, family members, friends, advocates, and professionals within the community. The primary focus is on preventing substance use and abuse by our youth. Now after directly educating 100,000 people, RT s school-based program is being recognized for having one of the best educational seminars in the nation that has helped to save 1,000 s of lives.
Who We Are Anthony Alvarado Program Coordinator I am inspirational, motivational, and keynote speaker who celebrates long-term recovery. I am advocate, educator, and recovery coach. I also happen to be project coordinator of one of the coolest advocacy groups in the nation. I have found great purpose in serving others changing lives one Douglas Darby Project Coordinator I am a speaker, leader, advocate, and a person in long-term recovery. I serve my community where I am the project coordinator for RT. I hope to set spark that changes the world for the better. Nadine Machkovech - Project Specialist I am a woman in longterm recovery, speaker, and motivator who is looking to develop student leaders all across the nation and beyond RISE TOGETHER is led by a team of dedicated professionals from a diverse background of educations, professions, and skill sets.
Jesse Heffernan Recovery Coach Trainer/Speaker I am a Certified Recovery Coach with 14 years in long term recovery from substance abuse. As a creative, imaginative, forward-thinking and committed Servant Leader, Program Director and Community Networker I work to create a meaningful and positive change through innovative solutions to complex community and individual Alex Belville Videographer/Speaker I specialize in the development, production and postproductions of video services ranging from business marketing videos to making actual music videos. I also have a passion for music and as a performer I look forward to making a difference in lives of our youth Cullen Sampson Photographer/Speaker I am a musical artist, graphic designer, photographer, speaker, and person in longterm recovery Jason Kobishop Creative I am illustrator who specializes in design, interactive multimedia, social media, marketing, branding, and stand strong as an advocate for peace
RT is a force of change. Our grass roots movement is geared toward innovation and forward movement. Our team is driven, passionate, and goal-oriented. Together, especially on stage, we are like a family. Our primary mission is to educate our youth. We achieve this by having our members combine their talents and experiences to create a positive change in the substance use community. Students are saying This is the best presentation I have ever seen! We want to learn more. We want to get involved. We want to help others. We want to follow our dreams! Accomplishing the unthinkable In just over 2 years RISE TOGETHER has started a movement of hope We have educated nearly 100,000 people in the Wisconsin alone and this is just the beginning. We have partnered with over 150 schools across the Midwest. 92% of the students claimed they have found our presentation effective With a majority of them being less likely to get involved with drugs following our RISE TOGETHER presentation! o 60% said they are more likely to get involved in their community o 79% said they are more likely to follow their dreams, goals, and aspirations
Our educational programs have Helped youth to ask for help for the very first time & receive onsite and online mentoring support. Identify the substance abuse issues in many communities & help deliver a brief intervention that has helped to insure youth stay on a healthy track. Deliver guidance to local resources Each one of our professionally trained speakers are getting through to the students. They are being seen as their peer or looked up to as idols rather than an authority figure giving out information. Our group is doing a phenomenal job. o Educating o Giving a positive message that will last for years to come o Motivating others to take action o Making it cool to live a drug free lifestyle
Our Services RISE TOGETHER provides a very strategic amount of services that not only bring value to students but also parents, businesses, and all parts of the community. Our services seek to create a long-lasting & positive culture. Programing Educational Seminars Designed to educate students, teachers, families, professionals, and the community, in a variety of settings, on topics of substance abuse, addiction, mental health awareness, and the development of life skills. Peer Recovery Coaching RT recovery coaches primarily specialize in youth, young adults, LGBT, mental health & individuals with cooccurring disorders. Also have recovery coach trainer on staff to extend these services in a variety of settings. One of the best school-based prevention programs in the nation! Student-led Programs - These youth advocacy groups would be developed with student coordinators in correlation with student counselors and related teachers or administrators within the school district that is interested in developing this program. Community Awareness & Branding our messaging platforms promote the message of recovery in all forms and encourage a community for a positive social change. Workshops & Trainings Grassroots advocacy not only to designed our brand message but these trainings extend messaging around recovery & helps build long-term advocates; all working to the greater good together. Workshops We deliver a variety of workshops that incorporates our core mission to bring education, awareness, and community outreach to the forefront of our communities conversation.
Key Partners In my 15 years working in youth leadership development, I have never seen two speakers that have been able to engage and inspire a group of youth like Anthony & Douglas were able to! Daniel Terio youth development manager Here is a snapshot of our key partners We look to grow our partnerships locally, regionally, and nationally to truly make a much larger positive impact on our communities all across the nation.
Educational Seminar Snapshot Together We Rise. Alone We Fall. Project Name: Reducing Substance Use among Young People & beyond developing a better life & helping to create a positive culture in the U.S. Education & Outreach Our core presenters are highly motivated individuals that won t stop until their voices are heard, move audiences of 1,000 s, and change the world! We are on the Rise to already building one of the best speaking platforms in the nation. Not only are we helping to change the lives of many but our lives are changing as well. Closing Point: We would love to discuss our student-based program with you. Give us an opportunity to save the lives of our youth. Together we can make a difference. I look forward to your response, Douglas Darby Project Coordinator, Young People in Recovery douglas.darby@youngpeopleinrecovery.org 920.327.9995 RISE TOGETHER www.weallrisetogether.org #: (920) 327.9995