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Based in Washington, DC.
our Programs
Delivering life changing opportunities to under-resourced children and youth in Washington D.C, specifically connecting them to programs with a focus on Performance and Martial Arts.
We have 4 core action orientations:
- Identify incredible youth programs in BJJ/Breakdance and the arts
- Identify and qualify under-resourced youth to unlock access
- Raise funds to sponsor these incredible experiences
- Develop and calibrate a complimentary curriculum and program that centers the experience for all: students, academies, coaches, donors.
Our Partners:
The Lab - www.thelabdc.com
Beta Academy - www.betaacademy.com
We Identify
The Arts, specifically breakdance and martial arts appeal to a set of children that may not be as attracted to other activities.
We Create
My Rise creates a curriculum and forum for dialogue that leads to growth and continuous improvement through our partners.
We Unlock
My Rise is passionate about unlocking inner confidence in children as they explore body movement and healthy competition.
We Engage
My rise is committed to engaging with passionate stakeholders that believe in the power of movement based arts.
Finding the students that want to and would be passionate about exploring the Martial and/or Performance Arts.
Creating a curricula and forum for dialogue that leads to growth and continuous improvement
My Rise has been an exciting and passionate way for our students to be engaged in ways that have not been met by traditional extracurricular activities. Their anticipation to dance each week has been inspiring."
My Rise Foundation
- $10k to build the infrastructural foundation to be a long-standing community partner
Funding for (10) Students
Funding first 10 student breakdance cohort
Funding for (10) Students – BJJ
Funding first 10 student BJJ cohort