Rights
Defend the civil and human rights that let every Hoosier participate fully in community life.
RISE for JusticeSouthern IndianaDonate Rights · Inclusion · Solidarity · Education
Protecting our futures by defending rights now.
RISE for Justice brings Hoosiers together through peaceful action, unbiased civic education, and direct advocacy with decision makers.
Our mission
Justice belongs
to every Hoosier.
RISE for Justice is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit working to fight oppression and the infringement of rights across Indiana.
We organize peaceful public action, create unbiased civic education, and bring community voices directly to government decision makers. The goal is simple: help people understand their rights and use their power to improve the communities they call home.
501(c)(4)Community nonprofit
Decatur CountyRooted in Southern Indiana
Statewide visionCivic education for all Hoosiers
What guides us
Four words.
One shared purpose.
These commitments come directly from the RISE seal. They shape how we show up, who we stand beside, and what we build together.
Inclusion
Build spaces where people across identities, abilities, and backgrounds are seen, heard, and valued.
Solidarity
Stand together across communities because durable change is collective work.
Education
Make civic knowledge accessible so people understand their rights, their government, and their power.
From the movement
What we rise for.
RISE speaks up for democracy, dignity, equal rights, mental health, and communities too often pushed aside.
Community powered
There is a role for you in this work.
RISE grows through neighbors who bring their time, creativity, organizing experience, professional skills, and willingness to learn. Whether you can help for an hour or take on a larger role, start by reaching out.
In the newsCo-founder Hollie Payton spoke with Indiana Public Media about peaceful protest, equal rights, and building community in rural Indiana.
Read the story There's a place for you
Bring what you have.
Start where you are.
Tell us what moves you and how you would like to help.
Contact RISE01Join a peaceful community action
02Volunteer your time or skills
03Partner on civic education
04Help fund the work
Build civic power
Help take civic education statewide.
RISE is raising funds for an accessible civic education program that can serve communities across Indiana and become a model for other states.
Support the fundraiser Donations are processed securely by GoFundMe.Together, our voices are louder.
Together, we RISE.