Who is Sisterhood for? Sisterhood is for the student who has a support system, and the student who doesn't. It's for the student who wants to find their place, and the student who wants to find real conversation. The student who is proud of their achievements, and the student who wants to know what they can achieve.
Sisterhood is for the student who wants to grow.
Sisterhood helps students find a clear purpose in life. Your mentor empowers you to look at your life, examine what helps you achieve your purpose and what doesn't. We guide you through the changes you need to make. Together with your mentor, you develop a plan to become an accountable adult and find your way into the world after high school.
Sisterhood is for the student who wants to grow.
Sisterhood helps students find a clear purpose in life. Your mentor empowers you to look at your life, examine what helps you achieve your purpose and what doesn't. We guide you through the changes you need to make. Together with your mentor, you develop a plan to become an accountable adult and find your way into the world after high school.
“To educate, motivate and encourage students to
graduate high school and choose healthy life style behaviors.”
graduate high school and choose healthy life style behaviors.”
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ProgrammingWeekly Meetings
Weekly meetings form the core of the Sisterhood program. At school, students gather with peers and mentors to discuss various topics and hear from outside speakers. Discussions are designed to empower students and encourage them to be active in designing their futures. Key topics include respect, responsibility, attitude, work ethic, loyalty and positive thinking. Learn more about our curriculum. One-on-Ones with your Mentor One-on-one meetings with a mentor allow a safe way for students to ask questions and engage in discussion. The mentors know what is happening in a student's life and works with them on how to respond to the challenges and opportunities that are presented. Meetings are short and unstructured, allowing for organic conversation. Often, though, discussions are related to the most recent topic in weekly sessions. |
OpportunitiesCollege/Career Tours
College and career tours give students the opportunity to truly see the opportunities that exist for them. Many students don't know anyone who has taken the college or technical career path. These trips make it real and help them focus their school efforts. Visits have included Prairie View A&M, Butler Community College, Oklahoma State University, Niche Culinary Institute, Cox Machine Inc., and more. SERVICE LEARNING PROGRAMS In addition to weekly sessions, our staff organizes service learning projects. These projects cultivate the sense of self-worth and self-esteem that comes from helping others. The students read to younger students, work at the Kansas Food Bank, conduct food and clothing drives, and develop and participate in events to commemorate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, and more. |
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Sisterhood is my home away from home. In Sisterhood, I feel real happiness and can be myself without limitations. I have found a family here with my new friends and mentors. This program has changed my life for the better." |
How to get involved
Rise Up For Youth's enrollment period for the 2023-2024 school year is August 14, 2023 - September 1, 2023. Rise Up For Youth mentors will host interest meetings in each school during the enrollment period to meet with interested students and ensure the program is a good match for them. Once the interest meeting details are available, they can be found on our Events page.
