Words That Protect

It’s never too early to start conversations that help keep children safe. 

Rise Up Foundation is planning our next Words That Protect workshop, in conjunction with TRAILIES, exclusively for parents of preschool and elementary age children!

We’ll discuss how to have gentle, age-appropriate conversations with your children about body safety, safe touch, and trusted circles, helping them identify trusted adults they can turn to for support.

After the discussion, you’ll have access to free downloadable resources to continue these important conversations at home with your child in the right way.

Sign up to reserve your spot! We’ll schedule the date and location and share the details with registered parents.

 Virginia Douglas Memorial Scholarship 

Named in honor of our Founder's mother, our scholarship program seeks to support students pursuing careers in fields related to social work/justice. Any high school, undergraduate, or graduate student who lives in Mid-Missouri pursuing social work or a related field are encouraged to apply. 

Deadline-March 21, 2027. 

We are currently seeking the following volunteers: 

Financial Director

Grant Writer

Webmaster

Volunteer Director

Accountant

Administrative Assistant

Graphic Design Artist

Creative Arts Volunteers

Educational Program Assistants

Public Relations Representative

Event Set Up/Take Down

Tabling Events Volunteers

Board Members

 Quarterly workshops for middle school or high school girls.   Includes modules to teach healthy, respectful relationships, emotional literacy, self-awareness and self confidence, strong and resilient interpersonal skills, gender equity and leadership skills, and strategies to reduce bullying,

Quarterly workshops for middle school or high school boys.  Includes modules to teach healthy, respectful relationships, emotional literacy, self-awareness and self confidence, strong and resilient interpersonal skills, gender equity and leadership skills, and strategies to reduce bullying.