Our Sponsors & Partners
The Rise Experience Teen Summit 2026 was made possible by the generosity, prayers, and dedication of an extraordinary community.
Community & Business Sponsors
These businesses and organizations invested in our teens and made the 2026 summit possible.
Community Organization
Organizations that stood with us and amplified our mission.
Psi Phi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
Community Organization Partner
Individual Donors & Supporters
Every individual who gave their time, treasure, and heart to our teens.
Pastor Sandra Samuels
Individual Donor & Supporter
Renee Miller
Individual Donor & Supporter
Deacon Grant
Individual Donor & Supporter
Dion Owen
Individual Donor & Supporter
Velma Shannon
Individual Donor & Supporter
Kedrick T. Lowery
Individual Donor & Supporter
Presenting Organization
The ministry that carried the vision and brought it to life.
Transformation Ministries
Presenting Organization & Vision Carrier
Community Partners
Organizations that opened their doors and amplified our message.
Community Leaders & Supporters
Individuals who championed this vision and helped make it a reality through support, prayers, and encouragement.
Captain Little
Deputy — Community Support
J Heilig
Support & Prayers
Keisha Samara
Community Leader & Supporter
Murray Miller
Community Leader & Supporter
Brittany Binns-Ramseur
Community Leader & Supporter
Volunteers, Mentors & Staff
The hands and hearts behind every detail of the summit.
Our Volunteers
Hands-on support throughout the summit
Our Mentors
Wisdom, guidance, and presence for our teens
Our Staff
Making every detail come together
Panelists
Thank you for sharing your wisdom and having impactful conversations with our youth.
Our Panelists
Wisdom shared, lives impacted
Teen Sponsors
Every person who sponsored a teen made it possible for a young person to experience something life-changing.
Teen Sponsors
You gave a teen the gift of this experience
We couldn't have done it without you.
Every prayer, every dollar, every hour of service — it all mattered. Because of your generosity, our teens experienced something they will carry with them for the rest of their lives.
Looking Ahead
Become a 2027 Partner
Want to sponsor a teen, volunteer your time, or partner with us for The Rise Experience 2027? We'd love to hear from you.