Awards

Survivors Empowered, founded in October 2023, is a women-owned 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on expanding survivor-centered mental health support through community outreach, inclusive leadership, and long-term partnerships that help survivors of sexual violence access healing. Its first annual festival on the Great Lawn at State Farm Stadium brought together local vendors, entertainment, survivor resources, and community partners, marking a strong launch for future annual events and continued growth

Survivors' Power is a nonprofit dedicated to helping survivors of sexual violence access healing by raising awareness, sharing resources, and funding trauma treatment through its upcoming Mental Health is Health Scholarship Program. Through community events, advocacy, and partnerships—including support from the Phoenix Suns—the organization works to reduce stigma and make mental health care more financially accessible for survivors

Raising Arizona Kids was kind enough to advertise the 2024 RISE Festival.

FAB AZ was kind enough to advertise the 2024 RISE Festival.