R.I.S.E.

Hope WINS...What I Need to Succeed

R.I.S.E.

Hope WINS...What I Need to Succeed

R.I.S.E. – Reflect • Inquire • Support • Empower

At Hope WINS, we believe strong families build strong communities. That’s why we created R.I.S.E.—a dynamic, heart-centered initiative designed to support caregivers on every step of their parenting journey.

Whether you’re navigating trauma, behavioral challenges, or simply looking for connection and guidance, R.I.S.E. stands for the belief that every family deserves the opportunity to Reflect, Inquire, Support, and Empower—together.

At Hope WINS, we don’t offer quick fixes—we offer real relationships. Through R.I.S.E., we aim to build a web of support around every caregiver and child in our community. Whether you’re attending your first family night or building a lasting partnership with a parent mentor, you belong here.

Let’s R.I.S.E.—together.

What is R.I.S.E.?

R.I.S.E. is more than a program—it’s a movement of connection, learning, and healing. Built to strengthen family bonds, increase resilience, and foster community, R.I.S.E. offers layered support to meet families where they are and grow with them along the way.

Through family-centered gatherings, peer mentorship, and consistent support, R.I.S.E. provides a safe space for reflection, growth, and empowerment.

Services Under the R.I.S.E. Umbrella

Monthly Family Engagement Nights

Held every 3rd Thursday from 5–7 PM at Grace Episcopal Church, these evenings invite families to share a home-cooked, family-style meal and engage in parallel learning experiences.

Parents take part in insightful workshops or hear from guest speakers on topics like trauma-informed care, parenting strategies, and available resources—while children enjoy themed, age-appropriate activities that reflect the same values of growth and resilience.

These nights nourish more than just the body—they feed the spirit of community.

Parent Support Group

Caregiving is hard work—and no one should have to do it alone. Parent Support Group offer a welcoming, judgment-free space where caregivers can gather, share, learn, and decompress.

Through structured discussions, group activities, and peer support, parents walk away feeling heard, uplifted, and equipped with new tools to bring back to their families.

Sometimes the best support is simply knowing you’re not alone.

Parent-to-Parent Partners

This one-on-one peer mentorship program connects caregivers with a trained Parent Partner who has walked a similar path. Whether it’s navigating systems like IEPs, dealing with tough behavior days, or managing burnout, Parent Partners offer practical guidance, emotional support, and a shared understanding that comes from lived experience.

Every family deserves someone in their corner. This is that someone.

 

Contact Hope WINS

Linsey McDanel, Founder & CEO
Email: hopewins20237@gmail.com
Phone: (815) 990-1907

Janelle Nelson, Program Director
Email: hopewins.programdirector@gmail.com
Phone: (815) 990-5928