This page is here as a courtesy to the media for quick access to information about Rise.
Rise Logos
As a courtesy to media organizations, we make our logo available in high-resolution format. We include both the “official” rise square logo as well as one with a different aspect ratio in case that better fits your content delivery. They are available as high res JPEG files and high res transparent PNG files.
Click here to download the Rise logo files.
“About Rise” blurb
The following can be used for a short description of Rise, with more information available on the About Us page.
Rise (risestl.org) is a nonprofit organization that connects key groups working to revitalize communities and neighborhoods in the St. Louis area. Rise partners with communities to develop affordable market-rate housing in partnership with community development corporations, particularly in neighborhoods with the potential to enhance economic diversity. Rise has helped secure $675 million in funding and support for redevelopment projects in area neighborhoods.
Press Releases
View recent press releases from Rise below
MHDC Awards Rise and Partners for Affordable Housing Projects
/in Press Releases, Rise News /by Larry PerlmutterFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Inquiries: Larry Perlmutter, Rise Communications and Development Manager 314-333-7008 [email protected] MHDC Awards Rise and Partners for Affordable Housing Projects Rise and its partners are awarded $49MM to develop 149 Affordable Homes and apartments in St. Louis St. Louis – December 23, 2021-On December 16, 2021, the Missouri Housing Development Commission (MHDC) […]
Rise Partners with UMSL for Community Data Support
/in Press Releases /by Larry PerlmutterFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE RISE PARTNERS WITH UMSL FOR COMMUNITY DATA SUPPORT Rise and the St. Louis Regional Data Alliance at UMSL come together to help expand Rise’s Informed Community Development Data ST. LOUIS, MO (October 1st, 2021) –Rise Community Development (Rise) formed a partnership with the St. Louis Regional Data Alliance (RDA) at the University […]
TERRELL CARTER CHOSEN AS NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF RISE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
/in Press Releases, Rise News /by Larry PerlmutterFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TERRELL CARTER CHOSEN AS NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF RISE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Replaces Long-Time Leader Stephen Acree ST. LOUIS, MO (February 16, 2021) – The Board of Directors of Rise Community Development announced today that Terrell Carter, 47, has been chosen as their new Executive Director effective July 1, 2021. Carter, a […]
Rise Community Development Transforms YMCA into Arts Hub and Affordable Apartments
/in Press Releases, Real Estate Development, Rise News, Uncategorized /by Larry PerlmutterYourSTLCourts Partners with REJIS to Expand Access to Case Information
/in Press Releases /by John CruzWith this new partnership, YourSTLCourts can service 30 municipalities within St. Louis County and St. Louis City, representing nearly 75 percent of residents. It also brings together more independent municipal court databases than anywhere else in the country.