Vision

RISE transforms culture around bodies and beings from fear-based to fact-based, oppression to affirmation.

Mission

We champion responsible, inclusive, trauma-responsive wellness education.

Affirmation

RISE affirms people of all ages, colors, creeds, cultures, disabilities, genders, relationship statuses, national origins, and orientations.

Why Sex Ed for All?

Cindi Huss, RISE managing director, talks about how responsible, inclusive sexuality education can change culture for the better.

RISE offers responsible, inclusive sexuality education in Northeast Tennessee. We work to change culture by educating and empowering youth as young as kindergarten through older adults.

Truly comprehensive sex ed (CSE) leads to healthier, more respectful relationships, self-confidence, and more responsible decision-making.

We emphasize that:

Vision

Mission

Affirmation

Why Sex Ed for All?

Sexuality is a normal part of human life and loving.

Our bodies are good and beautiful, private and our own.

Normal changes happen as we grow, develop, mature, and age.