“My life has been forever changed –
not by prison bars, but by education and love.”
— Rising Hope Alumnus
Rising Hope, Inc. provides college-level courses to people incarcerated in New York State correctional facilities. These currently include Sing Sing, Fishkill, and Woodbourne Correctional Facilities… <more>
Alumni, faculty, sponsors, volunteers, friends and family celebrated Rising Hope’s milestone 30th Anniversary! It was a joyful reunion for many and we were thrilled to honor several individuals from the Rising Hope community for their outstanding achievements, dedication to the program, and exemplary community impact.
Take a look at the wonderful and informative journal that was created for this event. And see all the photos!
Thank you to all who supported this amazing evening and support our important work! Help us continue our mission for another 30 years!
Alumni Gathering
September 21, 2024
Rising Hope Alumni, Board, and friends gathered to reconnect, reflect, and enjoy one another. Alumni and Board member Nascimento produced an excellent video showcasing Rising Hope graduates.
Special thanks to our friend Angela James for sharing her photography talent by taking headshots.
Many thanks to Exodus Transitional Community for sharing your amazing space with us!
We want to hear from Rising Hope Alumni!
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Thank you!
SING SING is in Theaters!
The movie focuses on the story of Rising Hope Alumni John “Divine G” Whitfield and the Rehabilitation Through the Arts (RTA) program at Sing Sing! Our own Board Vice President and Alumni Dario Pena is also featured in the film! Bravo!
Congratulations to the Rising Hope Class of 2024
Rising Hope Board
The Rising Hope Board meets several times a year to discuss and manage our life-changing programs and is committed to Rising Hope’s continued success.
Past Highlights
“Rising Hope has reintroduced me to the meaning of humanity“
– Rising Hope Student
In this last year the Rising Hope program has continued to educate, empower, and transform the lives of individuals incarcerated in New York State prisons.
Click here for some of our highlights from this past year.
Rising Hope – an investment in advancing hope, dignity, and success for our students, their families, and our communities!
“My time in Rising Hope really changed the direction of my life”
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“I am forever grateful to the Rising Hope family that gave me HOPE and helped me RISE above water when I was sinking deep into misery”
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“Going through the program gave me a sense of pride and accomplishment I had never gotten anywhere before”
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“Rising Hope has been the most important teaching assignment I’ve ever had”
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“I am regularly inspired by the wisdom and depth the students have to offer”
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“These classes were the most personally satisfying of my university teaching career”
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Read more about the Rising Hope Faculty
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