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Lifetime Social and our RISE Initiative

The Lifetime Social RISE Initiative is dedicated to transforming the lives of incarcerated individuals through the power of art and entrepreneurship. By providing incarcerated artists with the resources, training, and platforms needed to cultivate their talents and turn them into sustainable careers, we aim to foster personal growth, promote successful reentry into society, and contribute to meaningful prison reform.

What the Lifetime Social RISE Initiative Does

RISE: Rehabilitation through Innovation and Skills Enhancement

Empowers Artistic Talent. The RISE Initiative focuses on helping incarcerated individuals discover and develop their artistic talents. We provide access to high-quality art supplies, including charcoal, graphite, colored pencils, paints, and various types of paper. By offering structured training and workshops, RISE helps inmates refine their skills, explore different mediums, and build a solid artistic foundation.

Digital Art Studios and Online Galleries

Each participant in the RISE Initiative is given their own digital studio and online gallery space. This platform serves as a virtual showcase where incarcerated artists can display their work to a global audience, receive feedback, and engage with interested consumers. Through these online galleries, inmates can build their portfolios and gain recognition, connecting them with the outside world in meaningful ways.

Teaching Entrepreneurial Skills

RISE goes beyond artistic development by incorporating entrepreneurial training into its initiative. Inmates learn essential business skills, such as marketing, branding, pricing, and online sales management. This knowledge equips them to manage their art as a business, providing them with the tools needed to generate income and achieve financial independence upon release.

Fostering Mentorship and Networking

Upon their release, the RISE Initiative connects inmates with professional artists, gallery owners, and art educators who serve as mentors. These mentors provide guidance, constructive critique, and industry insights, helping incarcerated artists navigate the complexities of the art world. Networking opportunities are also facilitated, allowing inmates to build relationships that can support their artistic and professional growth.

Supporting Reentry and Long-Term Success

By helping inmates develop a comprehensive portfolio of their artwork, RISE ensures that they have a valuable asset upon release. This portfolio can be used for job applications, gallery showings, or educational pursuits. The initiative also provides continued support for inmates to maintain their online gallery presence and establish physical or digital studios, fostering long-term success and self-reliance.

The RISE Grant Fund:

In addition to supporting the artistic and entrepreneurial growth of incarcerated individuals, a portion of all proceeds generated from the inmate's artwork goes into a dedicated RISE Grant Fund. This fund is designed to provide financial assistance to recently released inmates, helping them minimize the financial burdens they may face as they reintegrate into society. By offering starter grants, RISE empowers these individuals to build stable lives, pursue further education, or start their own businesses, promoting a smoother transition back into their communities.

Victim Relief Contributions

Understanding the impact of crime on victims and their families, RISE is committed to contributing a portion of its proceeds to various victim relief funds. These contributions support restitution and rehabilitation efforts for those who have been affected or victimized by crime, reinforcing the importance of accountability and healing within the community.

Our Commitment to Prison Reform

The Lifetime Social RISE Initiative is committed to creating a pathway for positive change within the prison system. By focusing on artistic and entrepreneurial development, we aim to:

Reduce Recidivism: By equipping inmates with marketable skills and entrepreneurial opportunities, RISE helps break the cycle of reoffending, promoting a successful reintegration into society.
Build Self-Esteem and Purpose: Through the recognition and appreciation of their artwork, inmates gain a sense of accomplishment and hope, contributing to their emotional and psychological well-being.
Promote Economic Empowerment: By teaching inmates how to market and sell their artwork, upon their release, RISE provides a potential source of income that supports their reintegration and financial independence.
Support Victims of Crime: By allocating funds to victim relief efforts, RISE emphasizes the importance of restitution and healing, acknowledging the broader impacts of crime and working towards a more restorative justice approach.
Strengthen Community Connections: RISE fosters connections between incarcerated artists and the wider community, bridging gaps and promoting understanding through the universal language of art.

A Vehicle for Change

The Lifetime Social RISE Initiative is more than just a program; it is a movement toward rehabilitation, empowerment, and reform. By providing incarcerated individuals with the tools to express themselves, build skills, and create self-support opportunities, we are laying the foundation for a brighter future.

Our vision is to see incarcerated artists rise above their circumstances, thrive in their creativity, and successfully reintegrate into society as valued and productive citizens. By also supporting recently released inmates with financial grants and contributing to victim relief funds, RISE commits to a holistic approach that fosters healing, growth, and positive change.

Join our Initiative

For the incarcerated, life inside can be a hard time hustle for survival and release can be equally hard. We invite you to join us in this transformative journey. Whether through mentorship, partnership, or support, your involvement can make a significant difference. Together, we can harness the power of art to bring about change, inspire hope, and foster a society where everyone has the opportunity to rise. Let’s work together to make the Lifetime Social RISE Initiative a beacon of opportunity, transformation, and restorative justice.

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