Our Mission

The Rise Up Culture Foundation exists to help individuals and communities grow in health, leadership, and faith by increasing access to mental health resources, leadership development, and ministry training.

We believe that when people receive the support, guidance, and healing they need, they are better equipped to serve their families, churches, and communities.

Through scholarships, mentorship, and practical resources, the foundation helps remove financial and educational barriers so that more individuals can grow, lead, and make a meaningful impact.

Our Vision

We help people heal first so they can lead and serve from wholeness, not wounds.

We envision a world where people are not sent from brokenness, but formed in freedom. Where leaders serve from wholeness. Where churches and mission organizations are equipped with healthy, grounded, and spiritually formed people. And where healing multiplies through families, communities, and the nations.

    • We believe every person has value and purpose.

    • We believe healthy individuals build healthy families, churches, and communities.

    • We believe access to mental health support is essential for long-term personal and leadership health.

    • We believe leadership can be developed through mentorship, training, and education.

    • We believe local churches and ministries play an important role in strengthening communities.

    • We believe collaboration with churches, nonprofits, and community leaders allows us to reach more people and create lasting impact.

  • The Rise Up Culture Foundation serves individuals who want to grow personally and serve their communities but may lack access to the resources needed to move forward.

    This includes:

    • Individuals seeking mental health or emotional wellness support

    • Emerging leaders who want leadership training and mentorship

    • Individuals pursuing ministry training or theological education

    • Pastors, ministry leaders, and nonprofit leaders seeking personal support

    • Individuals called to start churches or community ministries

    Our goal is to help people grow in both personal health and leadership so they can positively impact the communities around them.

  • The foundation provides support through several key initiatives.

    Mental Health Support

    • We help individuals access counseling, coaching, and wellness resources through scholarships and financial assistance. These services help leaders and individuals receive the emotional and mental health support they need to live and serve well.

    Leadership Development

    • We provide leadership training opportunities designed to help individuals grow in character, communication, and leadership skills. These programs may include workshops, mentorship, courses, and coaching.

    Ministry and Church Support

    • Starting and sustaining churches and ministries requires guidance, training, and support. The foundation helps emerging leaders through scholarships, mentorship, and practical resources designed to help them build healthy ministries.

    Educational Resources

    • We provide access to courses, programs, and learning materials designed to support personal growth, leadership development, and ministry training.

  • This training has been life changing for me. It’s helped me in every area of my life. I cannot believe how much I’ve grown. I’ve taken so many classes. And I’ve been to lots of conferences and churches, this has been the most life changing for me. “

    Nancy Nuccitelli



  • My favorite experience was to enter the throne room of God. I can't believe the intimacy and beauty I felt in these moments of real connection with Jesus.

    Mykenna Voss

  • Pastor Drew has been helping us understand our relationship with God. That He loves us, and helps us heal from wounds from our past.

    Luke Consolo

 FAQs

  • Yes. The Rise Up Culture Foundation, Inc. is a registered nonprofit organization established to support individuals and communities through leadership development, mental health resources, and ministry training.

  • Donations support scholarships for counseling and leadership training, educational programs, mentorship initiatives, ministry initiatives, and operational costs that allow the foundation to serve more individuals.

  • Yes. Monthly giving options are available and help provide consistent support for the foundation's programs and scholarships.

  • Yes. All online donations are processed through secure payment platforms designed to protect your financial information.

  • You can support the mission by volunteering, mentoring emerging leaders, partnering as a church or organization, or joining our prayer community. E-mail melissa@theriseupculture.com for more ways to partner with us.