RISE Memphis

RISE (Realizing. Income. Stability. Empowerment.) is a 501(c)(3)organization that seeks to improve the community by providing financial literacy tools.

1355 Lynnfield Rd Suite 101 Memphis, TN 38119 · (901)507-6644

Financial consultant, Non-profit organization

Programs

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Silver Neighbors | RISE Our Silver Neighbors program empowers older adults to make better choices about their finances.

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Common Cents | RISE Common Cents is a workplace financial education program that teaches people the proper way to manage their money.

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Goal Card | RISE Our Goal Card program teaches public school students how to set and achieve academic, financial and life goals.

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Save Up | RISE RISE teaches participants to create a budget based on their personal income and expenses and to establish safe and affordable bank accounts and purchase assets.

Rise Blog

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Empowering Shelby County—Two Wheels at a Time Together, RISE Memphis and MyCityRides are proving that with the right tools and partnerships, Memphis can rise—one ride at a time.

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RISE Memphis Empowers BTW Seniors with Financial Literacy Simulation The BTW gymnasium buzzed with excitement as students engaged in this interactive financial simulation.

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Rising Above: How RISE Memphis is Transforming Lives and Building a Stronger Community Imagine a single mother of two, struggling to make ends meet, suddenly able to purchase her first home.

Our Team

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RISE Memphis - Malcom Rawls Executive Director

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RISE Memphis - DeVonte Payton Director of Development

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RISE Memphis - Jaylen Clark Administrative Assistant

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RISE Memphis - Kimberly Morgan-West Senior GOAL Card Program Manager

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RISE Memphis - Adrianne Moore GOAL Card Program Coordinator

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RISE Memphis - Carmanise London Senior Save Up Program Manager

About

RISE Memphis, founded in 1999, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to empowering low-income individuals and families in Memphis and Shelby County to achieve financial self-sufficiency. The acronym RISE stands for Realizing Income Stability Empowerment, reflecting the organization's core mission.

RISE Memphis offers a comprehensive range of programs and services designed to build and sustain both human and financial assets. These include:

1. Financial literacy education
2. Asset-building initiatives
3. Youth development programs
4. Senior citizen support
5. Financial Counseling

Through its flagship "Save Up" program, RISE provides Individual Development Accounts (IDAs) that combine financial education with incentives to help participants save for important life goals such as homeownership, education, vehicle purchase, or starting a small business.

Since its inception, RISE Memphis has made a significant impact on the community:

Assisted in the purchase of 134 homes
Helped save for and purchase 139 vehicles
Supported the expansion of 38 small businesses
Funded 28 higher education pursuits
Facilitated the purchase of 110 computers

RISE Memphis envisions a future where all residents of Memphis and Shelby County have the tools and resources to achieve financial stability and success. Through its various programs and community partnerships, RISE continues to be a vital force in breaking the cycle of poverty and transforming lives in the Memphis area.