Family means different things to different people, and not all Canadian provinces recognize Family ...Day, so regardless of how you choose to celebrate and whether this is a long weekend for you or not, take some time to appreciate those around you who you call "family." ❤️
The Rise head office will be closed on Monday, February 20th, and will re-open at 9AM (local time) on Tuesday, February 21st.
In case you missed it.... 🎥
January 25th was #BellLetsTalk Day, and we could not have ...been more excited to be showcased for the contribution that we're making to mental health in Canada. 🍁
We were thrilled to welcome Avis Favaro of CTV News to our Toronto office. Avis filmed an interview with Rise CEO, Lori Smith, and camera crews were also dispatched to interview Rise clients in both Toronto and Calgary as part of this national feature.
Virtual high-fives to Rise clients, Darcy of Pin-Ace and Michelle of Artpourings Studio, for telling their inspiring stories with such grace and confidence. 🤗
Bell Let's Talk's incredible commitment to Rise has allowed us to significantly increase our critical small business support to people with mental health and addiction challenges.
A Canadian charity is helping individuals with mental health struggles -- not with medication or therapy -- but by helping applicants start their own...
www.ctvnews.ca
Are you an aspiring entrepreneur aged 16 to 29 who self-identifies as having experienced mental ...health and/or addiction challenges? Then our EnterpRlSEing Youth Plus program may be the perfect fit. 👍
❄ Winter sessions begin in March and applications are now open.
This 8-week program combines the accessibility and flexibility of online learning with virtual in-class sessions for peer-supported discussion.
💻 Apply online today: https://bit.ly/3UVOqWh
Join us as we celebrate #NonprofitAppreciationWeek with some inspiring words from Andrew Macdonald,... Co-chair of the Rise Fundraising Committee and a member of our Board of Directors.
Thanks to the Bhayana Family Foundation for their efforts to help amplify the important work being done by Canadian non-profits. 😊
What do you do to take care of your own mental health, specifically when it comes to mental health ...in the workplace? 🤔
Our Director of Programs, Nick, finds remembering "why" we do what we do, helps bring his thinking back to centre, when feeling overwhelmed. #BellLetsTalk 💭
Meet Karima. She’s a graduate of our EnterpRISEing Youth Plus program. 😊
As a Mental ...Wellness and Business Coach, she’s built Arise and Thrive Co. to help others access the content, resources, tools, and coaching to help improve their mental, spiritual, and emotional health. ❤️
Want to learn more about Karima's business? ➡️ https://bit.ly/3DSMBn9
Looking for mentorship and support to grow your own business? ➡️ https://bit.ly/3YlEHKN
"Continuing the conversation" is our goal this month, as we aim to amplify more mental ...health-inspired messaging from our Rise team. 💭
Ahead of Bell Let's Talk Day back in January, we asked our team members from across the country to answer this question - What do you do to take care of your mental health, specifically in the workplace? - and we received some profoundly personal responses. ❤️
Let's keep the conversation going and help end the stigma surrounding mental health.
We're looking for a highly organized and creative marketer to join our team as a Social Media ...Coordinator. 💻
In this fully remote role, you'll be responsible for representing the Rise brand, voice, and online presence across our social media channels.
The Social Media Coordinator will be a key part of our Marketing & Communications team, and we're looking for a creative thinker with strong technical skills who can contribute to the successful growth of our online community.
We are a small but mighty team, and your expertise will allow us to continue to support entrepreneurs from across Canada with mental health and addiction challenges.
Please apply by February 10th. ➡ https://risehelps.ca/careers/
Are you ready for the coming year to bring a fresh start when it comes to work and career?
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Why not start your entrepreneurship journey with Rise by applying for one of our FREE training programs?
❄ Winter sessions of our Youth Small Business Program, specifically designed for folks with mental health and addiction challenges, begin online soon, and applications are now open.
This 10-week online skill-building and mentorship program helps youth (ages 16-29) transform a business idea into a business plan. 💡
💻 Apply online today - https://bit.ly/3YlEHKN
"More than 1.2 million people of African Caribbean and Black descent call Canada home — a ...sizeable demographic cohort by any metric, and one that is being held back from reaching its full potential." ~ from a recent report published by the Canadian Black Chamber of Commerce
Addressing these gaps (in both access to funding and appropriate mentorship) is something we continue to work toward. And in our Fiscal 2023 year, 39% of Rise clients identified as members of a BIPOC community.
Ongoing research, conversations, and reports such as these (along with taking measurable action) are important factors in ensuring all Canadian entrepreneurs can truly reach their full potential.
Banks and public policymakers need to do more to help Black-owned businesses overcome systemic obstacles to better grow the economy for all, new...
www.cbc.ca
When we reached out to our Rise team members across the country ahead of Bell Let's Talk Day ...this year, we received an overwhelming response (!!) so we're continuing the conversation surrounding mental health, and working towards breaking the stigma.
Our Mississauga Business Advisor, Mike, says "feeling balanced" is one of the things that he strives for on his mental health journey. 💭 #BellLetsTalk
"Introverts need to be in charge of their own schedule, environment, and energy to really show... up in their strengths and shine in their work." 💡
No more mind-numbing meetings, interruptions from coworkers, or constant pings from Slack.
introvertdear.com
As we enter the month of February and Black History Month, we'll be sharing with you some of ...the inspiring stories of Rise clients, volunteers, and mentors from across the country, who identify as BIPOC.
Black History Month, and what it represents, is an important piece of our past, our present, and our future, and shining the spotlight this month is important.
But with close to 40% of Rise clients identifying as members of a BIPOC community, it's important for us to shine that spotlight every month, not just in February.
And so we invite you to join us this month (and every month) as we celebrate the passionate, courageous, and hard-working members of our diverse Rise community.
Rise is dedicated to inclusive programs that serve a diverse client base. Learn more https://bit.ly/3XMZaZi
Are you an aspiring entrepreneur aged 16 to 29 who self-identifies as having experienced mental ...health and/or addiction challenges? Then our EnterpRlSEing Youth Plus program may be the perfect fit. 👍
❄ Winter sessions (with start dates in February & March) are open for applications now.
This 8-week program combines the accessibility and flexibility of online learning with virtual in-class sessions for peer-supported discussion.
💻 Apply online today: https://bit.ly/3UVOqWh