Youth-centered.
Community-driven.

Who We Are

RiseUp Red Wing creates opportunities so that every young person in Red Wing, Minnesota, can thrive.

Founded in 1992 as Red Wing Youth Outreach, we serve youth through critical programming and bringing partners together to amplify the power of our community and create a safe, vibrant Red Wing for all. 

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How We Work

We believe strong communities are the foundation for strong children and families – and that all young people deserve the opportunity to flourish. We uplift youth through mentoring, independent living skills training, and student-led advisory groups. We engage with families to ensure they are engaged as true collaborators. We bring together committed partners to foster a stronger Red Wing — working with government agencies, schools, businesses, individual community members, and parents and youth to identify challenges facing our youth and devise solutions collectively.

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Get Involved

By supporting RiseUp Red Wing, your investments go further. Our team and partners are working together to provide services and programming directly to Red Wing kids and teens and to reimagine systems that best support a thriving community.

Together, we can impact the lives of young people at every level.

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Latest News

  • Passing the Torch: Growing the Next Generation of Caring Adults

    In January, RiseUp Red Wing high school students who are peer mentors and members of our Community Youth Council attended the National Mentoring Summit in Washington, DC.

  • Partner Spotlight: Red Wing Shoe Company’s Commitment to Youth Mentorship

    RiseUp Red Wing is proud to partner with Red Wing Shoe Company, who has supported our organization through financial donations, mentorship, and donations of shoes.

  • A Community of Caring Adults: A Note from our Executive Director

    When I was in kindergarten, my parents divorced. I felt confused and anxious – I knew that all of my friends lived with both of their parents at home. My school counselor, Mrs. Kittleson, noticed.

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