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If every American recycled just one-tenth of their newspapers, we would save about 25,000,000 trees a year. More Tips

What CAN you do?

We use over 80 billion aluminum pop cans every year; 36 billion of those cans end up in landfills. More Tips

It's a heavy situation.

In 1960 the average person threw away 2.5 lbs. of trash every day. Today Tucsonans throw away nearly 4 lbs. per person each day. More Tips

Job Development

RISE positively impacts economic development in Tucson's downtown area by providing employment opportunities to low-income adults and people with disabilities. RISE provides services to these vulnerable populations directly, as well as through other tax-exempt organizations. RISE facilitates the creation of job training programs including direct employment opportunities.

RISE works with program participants to develop a strengths-based plan to build the skills necessary for successful competitive mainstream employment. Services are provided using tools, techniques, and materials which meet individual needs and are appropriate for the person's age and mental and physical status.

Job coaching services are provided to enable individuals to complete job training or maintain community employment. These services may include supervision and assistance with performing job tasks. Services are customized to support individuals in a variety of work environments including volunteer work, unpaid work experience, and part-time employment.

RISE program participants are employed 20 hours per week, receive valuable job training experience, and develop marketable skills. This gives participants the opportunity to acquire employment that will allow them to meet goals of self-sufficiency.

RISE recycling services keep recyclables out of our landfill and provide employment to Tucson's disadvantaged. Our philosophy is to provide a hand up, not a handout.

Testimonials:

RISE/COPE has opened doors and given me the opportunity to gain confidence in myself, by letting me work in a friendly and safe environment. -C.W.

I am so happy to be a part of RISE. I wake up every day motivated to go to work, because I love my job! -M.Z.

I have been working for RISE for about 6 months now. During this time I have gained experience that will help me be able to work in the community. -L.M.

I was homeless and unemployed. RISE gave me a chance. With their help I am proud to say that I have my own place to live and my own transportation. -T.A.

I used to sing 'it's not easy being green.' I was wrong. Being green is easy, cost-efficient, and fun! -Kermit the Frog