Rising Ground is a nonprofit human services organization based in New York City, employing approximately 1,600 to 1,900 staff members. Founded in 1831, it supports over 25,000 children, adults, and families each year through a diverse range of services. The organization operates around 101 programs at 138 sites across New York City and Westchester County.
Rising Ground's services include child welfare and juvenile justice support, programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, special education and early childhood initiatives, and assistance for survivors of gender-based violence. It also focuses on family stability, community mental health, and youth development, offering resources for homeless and runaway youth. The organization is committed to empowering vulnerable populations by providing caring support and pathways to positive change. Rising Ground has received several accolades, including the Gold Winner of The New York Community Trust Non-Profit Excellence Awards in 2014.
Rising Ground is a nonprofit human services organization based in New York City, employing approximately 1,600 to 1,900 staff members. Founded in 1831, it supports over 25,000 children, adults, and families each year through a diverse range of services. The organization operates around 101 programs at 138 sites across New York City and Westchester County.
Rising Ground's services include child welfare and juvenile justice support, programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, special education and early childhood initiatives, and assistance for survivors of gender-based violence. It also focuses on family stability, community mental health, and youth development, offering resources for homeless and runaway youth. The organization is committed to empowering vulnerable populations by providing caring support and pathways to positive change. Rising Ground has received several accolades, including the Gold Winner of The New York Community Trust Non-Profit Excellence Awards in 2014.
