RISE Saint Petersburg

06/08/2026

This weekend, RISE Youth participants engaged in a powerful discussion centered around one important question: What makes you feel safe?

Our youth reflected on the systems and spaces in their lives that provide a sense of safety and support, including their families, friends, schools, faith communities, and trusted mentors. They explored why those environments make them feel secure and how they can carry those feelings of trust, belonging, and confidence into other areas of their lives, such as their communities and peer relationships.

Feeling safe is essential for young people. When youth feel safe, they are more likely to express themselves, build healthy relationships, take positive risks, develop leadership skills, and reach their full potential. Creating safe spaces allows our youth to grow, learn, and thrive while building the confidence needed to navigate life's challenges.

Following our discussion, RISE Youth attended the Juneteenth Celebration at the Enoch Davis Center, where they had the opportunity to connect with community organizations and learn about resources available to them, including summer camps, Big Brothers Big Sisters, mentorship opportunities, and other youth-focused programs. Our participants also learned about the history and significance of Juneteenth and why it remains an important celebration of freedom, resilience, culture, and progress.

At RISE, we are committed to helping youth develop the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to become leaders in their schools, homes, and communities.

📢 Summer Programming is Now Open!

RISE Youth will be offering programming every other weekend throughout the summer for youth ages 13-18. We welcome parents and guardians to enroll their youth in a program designed to promote leadership development, personal growth, community engagement, and positive peer connections.

Register today:
🔗 https://form.jotform.com/250383216341146?utm_id=97758_v0_s00_e231_tv2_tp1_a1den5erv7ody6

Together, we can continue creating safe spaces where youth can rise, lead, and succeed.

05/28/2026

Applications for summer programming is now open!

🔥 RISE Summer 2026 Applications Are OPEN! 🔥

At RISE, we believe in the power of youth leadership, growth, and community.

Every year, we watch our young people step into their potential, build confidence, strengthen their voices, and continue flourishing both personally and professionally.

We are excited to continue this journey with returning youth while welcoming new participants ready to grow, lead, and make an impact. 💪🏾✨

Through mentorship, leadership development, career exploration, community engagement, and life-building opportunities, RISE is committed to helping youth ages 12–18 build strength through unity.

Apply Below:
https://form.jotform.com/250383216341146

05/21/2026

We will be supporting and tabling at the event !

This will be the place to be for our youth make sure you come out and support !

We’re a month away from one of the biggest community events!! This year we’re having a Block Party🎉

💙💛✨ JUNE 13TH IS MORE THAN JUST A DATE FOR US — IT’S THE REASON KESHAWN’S KORNER WAS CREATED. ✨💙💛

this date holds deep meaning. Instead of allowing that day to only represent loss, we chose to create something that brings healing, hope, support, and community together. That’s what Keshawn’s Korner is all about. 💙

We invite the community to come out, support, connect, and receive the resources and encouragement you may need — all in a positive, family-friendly environment.

🎉 FREE COMMUNITY EVENT 🎉
📍 Lake Vista Recreation Center
🗓 Saturday, June 13, 2026
⏰ 10AM – 2PM

We’ll have:
✔️ Community resource vendors
✔️ Healthcare & wellness organizations
✔️ Legal assistance resources
✔️ Housing & support services
✔️ Local banking/community partners
✔️ Food, music & games
✔️ Bounce houses & face painting for the kids
✔️ Family-friendly activities for everyone!

Whether you’re looking for resources, support, or simply want to come together with the community for a positive day — we would love to see you there. 💫

Please register today

https://forms.gle/eLzSgdUtgPnCSQqS9

05/14/2026

Today’s youth are navigating pressures that can feel overwhelming and isolating. From difficult family dynamics and the desire to fit in, to cyberbullying, peer pressure, and the constant influence of social media, many young people are carrying challenges that often go unseen or misunderstood. While every generation has faced pressure in different ways, the emotional and mental impact on youth today is happening faster, louder, and more publicly than ever before.

That’s why events like The Courage Code: Teens Taking Control are so important.

This event is designed to create a safe, encouraging, and supportive environment where youth can learn how to respond to online and real-life pressures with confidence and resilience. Teens will have the opportunity to hear conversations centered around mental health awareness, cyberbullying prevention, self-confidence, and accessing healthy support systems and resources.

-Mental health awareness and advocacy
-Learning how to handle cyberbullying
-Building confidence and healthy coping skills
-Connecting youth and families to community resources
-Food, raffles, giveaways, and free resources

A welcoming space for both youth and parents
The event will take place:

📅 May 16th
🕚 11 AM – 2 PM
📍 Boyd Hill Preserve – Agricultural Room
3010 31st Street S, St. Petersburg, FL 33705

This is more than just a community event — it’s an opportunity to empower young people to use their voices, support one another, and take leadership in conversations surrounding mental health and emotional well-being. We are honored to support youth as they begin taking those first steps toward advocacy, healing, confidence, and brighter futures.

Parents are encouraged to attend alongside their youth so families can learn, grow, and have meaningful conversations together.

Please bring your youth out and help us continue building a community where our young people feel seen, heard, supported, and courageous.

05/13/2026

🔥 RISE Summer 2026 Applications Are OPEN! 🔥

At RISE, we believe in the power of youth leadership, growth, and community.

Every year, we watch our young people step into their potential, build confidence, strengthen their voices, and continue flourishing both personally and professionally.

We are excited to continue this journey with returning youth while welcoming new participants ready to grow, lead, and make an impact. 💪🏾✨

Through mentorship, leadership development, career exploration, community engagement, and life-building opportunities, RISE is committed to helping youth ages 12–18 build strength through unity.

Apply Below:
https://form.jotform.com/250383216341146

05/11/2026

🚨 THIS SATURDAY 🚨

🔥 THE COURAGE CODE: Teens Taking Control 🔥

We’re bringing teens together for an empowering, high-energy day focused on confidence, mental wellness, cyberbullying awareness, and building stronger futures! 💙

In a world where young people face pressure online and in everyday life, this event is all about reminding our youth that they are powerful, supported, and never alone.

✨ Expect:
🎁 Giveaways & Raffles
🍕 Food
🤝 Community Connection
🧠 Mental Health Resources
💬 Real Conversations
🔥 Positive Energy & Support

📍 Boyd Hill Preserve
🗓 Saturday, May 16th
⏰ 11 AM – 2 PM

This is more than an event — it’s a movement to help teens take control of their future, their confidence, and their voice.

Parents, youth leaders, and community members — spread the word and bring the teens out for a fun-filled day of growth, connection, and support!

04/27/2026

Our youth are facing pressures today that many of us never had to navigate—especially in the digital age.

Mental health is no longer a side conversation, it’s something we must prioritize, protect, and openly support.

Su***de prevention starts with awareness. It starts with recognizing the warning signs—withdrawal, sudden mood changes,drug use ,loss of interest, or expressions of hopelessness—and responding with compassion, not judgment.

Our young people need to know they are seen, heard, and valued.

We also have a responsibility to create safe spaces where youth feel empowered to speak up about what they’re going through. Spaces where they can advocate for themselves and their peers. Spaces that reduce the stigma around asking for help and make mental health resources accessible, relatable, and easy to share.

That’s why events like The Courage Code: Teens Taking Control and many others are so important.

🗓 May 16th
⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Boyd Hill Preserve – Multipurpose Room
1101 Country Club Way S, St. Petersburg, FL 33705

This FREE event is designed to equip youth with real tools to:

✔️ Handle cyberbullying and peer pressure
✔️ Build confidence and resilience
✔️ Connect with mental health resources
✔️ Learn how to support themselves and their friends

There will also be food, raffles, giveaways, and access to valuable community resources.

This isn’t just another event—it’s a movement toward empowering our youth to choose strength, speak up, and take control of their mental well-being, especially before the summer break.

Let’s continue to break the stigma. Let’s make help feel safe. Let’s show our youth they are never alone.

👉 Register (in comments) now and help spread the word. Someone you know may need this space more than you realize.

04/27/2026

RISE Youth was back at Stetson University this past Saturday (4/25/2026), and the impact was powerful!

Our young leaders engaged in meaningful conversations around peer pressure—what it looks like, where it shows up, and how to navigate it with confidence and integrity. From group chats and friendships to school and family dynamics, they didn’t hold back. The honesty, insight, and courage in the room were undeniable.

Through interactive activities, group discussions, and real-life scenarios, our youth were challenged to think critically, speak openly, and support one another. This is what RISE is all about—creating safe spaces where young people can grow, lead, and be heard.

We are so proud of each participant for showing up fully and leaning into the work. The future is bright, and these young voices are leading the way.

Thank you to Stetson University for continuing to provide a space for growth and empowerment!

04/21/2026

🔥 RISE Youth & Keshawn's Korner Presents: The Courage Code – Teens Taking Control 🔥

Our youth are navigating a world filled with pressure—both online and in real life. From cyberbullying to mental health challenges, the need for safe spaces, guidance, and real conversations has never been greater. That’s why events like The Courage Code matter.

This experience is all about empowering young people to choose strength over silence, confidence over fear, and growth over doubt. Through engaging discussions and access to vital resources, teens will learn how to:

✔️ Handle cyberbullying
✔️ Build confidence and self-worth
✔️ Connect with mental health support
✔️ Take control of their future

💡 When we invest in our youth, we strengthen our entire community. This isn’t just an event—it’s a movement to Reach, Inspire, Support, and Empower the next generation.

📅 Saturday, May 16th, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Boyd Hill Nature Preserve (Multipurpose Room #1)

✨ FREE Event | Food • Raffles • Giveaways • Resources

Let’s show up for our youth and remind them they are not alone—they are powerful, capable, and supported every step of the way.

RISE Saint Petersburg
Keshawn's Korner

Register TODAY!

https://forms.gle/QuZxjAfKmZNDDCJ98