Project RISE Aurora

Goals give results, but the process builds character.
Who you become is the real reward.
Growth happens along the journey.
Who are you becoming through your goals?

Big goals aren’t meant to intimidate you — they’re meant to transform you. The stretch forces growth, and the growth unlocks your true capacity. 🌟

👉 What’s one “out of reach” goal you’re chasing right now?

So glad to be working with you❤️

RISE works—because it’s built with the community, not just for it.💪

Weekly classes, one-on-one coaching, and a supportive cohort help participants reach goals, build financial security, and break cycles of instability.

Since expanding beyond Springfield, RISE has impacted over 1,000 lives across 9 counties in 2 states.

Imagine what could happen if it came to yours. 🙌

Learn more about how we partner with communities to launch RISE: https://www.drewlewis.org/rise-expansion

The people who thrive don't avoid pain; they learn from it. Thriving isn’t luck — it’s discipline, resilience, and a choice to grow when life feels heavy.

You can do it too.

✨Local Food Pantries✨

There are so many great resources in our community! Check out a few local pages:

🍏 https://www.facebook.com/HarvestPantry
🍞https://www.facebook.com/MonettFoodPantry
🥑https://www.facebook.com/TheCommunityKitchen
🥪https://www.facebook.com/DCRepublic
🥬https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064902301876

Need a place to go for Thanksgiving dinner? AUMC has you taken care of!

We should think about this when we plant in the spring maybe we could plant zinnia flower seeds 🤔
Xenia flower seeds

What a smart, budget-friendly way to create a raised garden bed! Using cinder blocks not only defines the space but the holes are perfect for planting extra herbs and smaller veggies. Maximizing every inch for a productive garden!
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