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Emerald Ridge Groundbreaking and Construction

March 11, 2014 in /by

In partnership with Southwestern Illinois Development Authority (SWIDA), the Village of East Alton and Madison County, Rise has begun developing 46 new single-family homes in East Alton, Illinois. The Emerald Ridge project is scheduled to be completed in early 2015 and will be occupied mainly by existing neighborhood residents. These homes will be affordable to […]

Letter from the President; What Did 2013 Bring for Rise?

March 11, 2014 in /by

2013 was a busy year for us, with multiple accomplishments that further our effort in community development. For starters, Larry Perlmutter joined our staff as our Communications and Development Manager. Larry came to us with previous experience in working with under-resourced neighborhoods and is working to promote our organization to the St. Louis area. Next […]

Rise’s Annual Appeal Radiates Success

March 10, 2014 in /by

Each year, we delight in the incredible progress that has taken place in our neighborhoods and community business districts. And this year, through our first-ever Rise Annual Appeal campaign, we were able to strengthen and diversify our funding sources, allowing us to continue the tremendous progress we have seen in recent years. From Fox Manor […]

2014 CBN Awards Ceremony a fantastic success!

March 7, 2014 in /by

The Community Builders Network of Metro St. Louis recognized outstanding individuals and organizations for excellence in community building at the 2014 Community Builders Awards Presentation March 6 at the Missouri Botanical Gardens. Establishing itself as a premier community development event, recognized honorees included: Fred Bright, the Mayor of the Village of East Alton, Melanie Dileo, […]