W.R.I.S.E. exists to ensure that every woman returning home from incarceration in Missouri has a safe place to land, the support to heal, and the opportunity to lead.
Why It Matters
The Data Is Undeniable.
83%
Recidivism reduction with stable housing support
(Holtfreder et al., 2004, via NIJ)
80%
Of incarcerated women are mothers
(National Institute of Justice, 2024)
$4–$5
Saved per $1 invested in reentry programming
(U.S. Dept. of Education, 2023)
What We Do
Five Ways We Show Up
W.R.I.S.E. Homes
Safe Housing
Safe, dignified transitional housing. The foundation of everything.
W.R.I.S.E. Health
Wellness
Mental health, MAT coordination, and healthcare navigation.
W.R.I.S.E. Pathways
Employment
Financial literacy, employment readiness, and goal-setting.
W.R.I.S.E. Mothers
Family
Family reconnection and reunification support.
W.R.I.S.E. Voices
Civic Leadership
Training formerly incarcerated women to lead civic change.
Your Gift Changes Lives.
Every dollar invested in W.R.I.S.E. is backed by decades of research. For every $1 invested in reentry, taxpayers save $4 to $5 in public costs. Supporting W.R.I.S.E. is the right thing to do, and the smart thing to do.