Rise Up Rochester, Incorporated is a 501c3 nonprofit that empowers the community to establish and maintain a nonviolent culture and provides support  to crime victims and their families. Since 2008 countless families that have had their lives turned upside down by homicide have received needed support through Rise Up Rochester programs like its monthly support group and annual service of remembrance. Hundreds of classrooms have learned how to prevent violence in their neighborhoods and thousands of students have taken a stand against violence through the Stop the Violence Billboard Contest. Please join our crusade to empower our community to establish and maintain a nonviolent culture!