Rising Lights Project

Our mission is to provide opportunities for individuals with disabilities - and their families - to thrive, learn, laugh and engage with the broader community.

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Vision & Values

Rising Lights Project exists to break the cycle of isolation experienced by individuals with intellectual and cognitive disabilities and their families. Our programs create meaningful social connections, build friendships, and foster true belonging — places where people are welcomed exactly as they are.

Community

We exist to break the cycle of isolation by creating spaces where individuals with disabilities and their families build friendships, find support, and experience true belonging. Our community is a place where no one walks this road alone.

Discovery

We believe in discovering strengths — within ourselves, within one another, and within our wider community. Through hands‑on experiences, new opportunities, and meaningful partnerships, we stay curious and continually learn. By working alongside community partners and exploring new ideas, we stay educated, expand what’s possible, and create opportunities for individuals and families to grow with confidence and joy.

Inclusivity

By increasing disability awareness, reducing stereotypes and fear, and modeling what inclusion looks like in practice, we strengthen our entire community and ensure everyone has a place to belong.

Rising Lights Project

2025 Achievements

Rising Lights was voted Best Nonprofit in the 2025 Best of the Fox Awards
Engaged Over 100 Local Businesses & Community Partners in 2025
Strengthened Belonging and Connection for Adults and Caregivers
Delivered High‑Quality Programming Led by Certified, Experienced Staff

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MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Support Rising Lights this holiday season with an end of year gift, and bring joy, laughter and friendship to individuals impacted by disability in our community.

Choose from three ways to show your support: