ARISE and Shine

What ARISE and Shine does

ARISE and Shine is a community-based nonprofit organization founded in 2020 and headquartered at 18901 E Burnside St in Portland, Oregon. The organization serves underserved communities in the Pacific Northwest, with a primary focus on African immigrant and refugee families, alongside immigrant and refugee youth, senior immigrants, and broader underserved community members. Delivery is organized across six core program areas: Family Strengthening and Stability, Food Security and Cultural Food Access, Education/Language/Digital Empowerment, Economic Mobility and Career Pathways, Health/Wellness/Peer Support, and Youth Empowerment and Positive Development.

The product portfolio comprises 25+ discrete programs—including interpretation and translation services in 150+ languages, GED preparation, digital literacy training, housing stability services, the Eclipse Mavericks of Oregon (E.M.O.) Sports Club, Farm to Market, community gardening, parenting support, SSPA (school-student-parent advocacy), and various career and education pathways—delivered primarily in person with some remote services. The organization operates a non-technical service model; no proprietary software platform, mobile app, or API was identified. Digital touchpoints include a website on arisenshine.org and active social profiles across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube, X, Pinterest, and several other platforms, used as community engagement and fundraising channels.

ARISE and Shine runs a donation-funded nonprofit revenue model, accepting charitable contributions via PayPal and Zelle with designated giving tiers from $50 to $1,800 tied to specific programs. Services are free to recipients. Headcount is 51-100, governance is provided by a community board of directors (President Safari "Leo" Ndondwa, Secretary Georgette Bisoka, Board Members Sabina Pierre and Fowzia Omar Adan), and there is no parent company or institutional investor. The go-to-market motion is community-led, relying on community events, CBO partnerships, school partnerships, and word-of-mouth within immigrant and refugee networks. Revenue, grant mix, and donor concentration are not publicly disclosed.

Name

ARISE and Shine

Legal name

ARISE and Shine

Website

https://arisenshine.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

ARISE and Shine is a Portland, Oregon-based nonprofit founded in 2020 that serves African immigrant and refugee families, youth, and underserved communities through 25+ programs spanning family support, food security, education, economic mobility, health, and youth development.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Child and Youth Services (62411), Community Food Services (624210), Other Community Housing Services (624229), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Integration & Inclusion Services (Housing, Education, Employment) (BPADAHAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Refugee & Humanitarian Newcomer Orientation (Resettlement Support) (EDAAADAI), Newcomer & Refugee Student Support Programs (EDAJAGAH), Cultural, Multilingual & Immigrant Family Engagement Programs (EDACALAL), Dropout Prevention, Alternative Education & Re-Engagement Nonprofits (BPAGADAL), Arts, Sports & Recreation-Based Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAJ), Youth-to-Adult Transition & Life Skills (Independent Living, Soft Skills) (EDAAAFAN)

Keywords

• Immigrant support services
• Refugee resettlement assistance
• Community social services
• Language interpretation services
• Youth mentorship programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Oregon

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The organization operates as a donation-funded nonprofit, accepting charitable contributions from individuals, community supporters, and partners. Donations are received via PayPal and Zelle payment methods. The organization provides donation tiers at $50, $150, $250, $500, $1,750, and $1,800 levels for specific program support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

ARISE and Shine is a community-based nonprofit that delivers free wraparound social services to immigrant, refugee, and underserved families in the Portland, Oregon area. Its core offerings span six program areas: family strengthening and housing stability; food security and cultural food access; education, language, and digital empowerment; economic mobility and career pathways; health, wellness, and peer support; and youth empowerment and positive development, including interpretation in 150+ languages and a community sports club.

Product overview

ARISE and Shine is a community-based nonprofit organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of social service programs organized into six core program areas: Family Strengthening and Stability, Food Security and Cultural Food Access, Education, Language, and Digital Empowerment, Economic Mobility and Career Pathways, Health, Wellness, and Peer Support, and Youth Empowerment and Positive Development. The organization operates as a service-based nonprofit rather than a technology product company, delivering community support through direct programs including interpretation and translation services (150+ languages), language teaching, economic development pathways, Eclipse Mavericks of Oregon sports club, GED preparation, digital literacy training, housing stability services, wellness services, and various food security initiatives. These programs work together to serve immigrant, refugee, and underserved communities by providing practical resources that promote dignity, stability, safety, and self-sufficiency.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Family Strengthening and Stability Supports parents, caregivers, children, and families with tools and resources to build safe, stable, and supportive homes, including family nurturing, parent education, caregiver support, housing stability assistance, and cultural preservation.
• Food Security and Cultural Food Access Helps families access nutritious food, culturally familiar foods, food boxes, gardening opportunities, and community-based nutrition support, recognizing food access as essential for dignity, culture, health, and community connection.
• Education, Language, and Digital Empowerment Supports youth, adults, and seniors with skills and resources to participate in school, work, family life, and community through school support, after-school enrichment, college mentorship, GED preparation, adult education, senior literacy, language support, and digital literacy.
• Economic Mobility and Career Pathways Builds career pathways through job readiness, financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and mentorship, supporting small business development, resume and interview preparation, workforce readiness, and financial inclusion.
• Health, Wellness, and Peer Support Connects families to wellness resources, peer support, health navigation, and trusted referrals through wellness education, emotional support, peer-informed support, health resource navigation, human services navigation, and community wellness programs.
• Youth Empowerment and Positive Development Mentors youth through leadership, life skills, sports engagement, and E.M.O. Sports Club, providing positive spaces where youth can build teamwork, leadership, responsibility, self-confidence, and relationships with caring adults and mentors.
• Interpretation and Translation Services Provides interpretation and translation services from and into over 150 languages, offered in person and remotely, accepting documents by email, fax, or drop-off.
• Language Teaching Services Familiarizes immigrant and refugee individuals with English language proficiency to facilitate assimilation, job opportunities, social participation, and educational attainment.
• Economic Development Pathways Offers Financial Literacy, Financial Inclusion, Entrepreneurship Journey, and CareerLaunch Pad programs to illuminate pathways to prosperity for underserved communities.
• Eclipse Mavericks of Oregon (E.M.O.) Sports Club ARISE and Shine's community sports club that builds youth confidence, teamwork, leadership, and belonging through organized sports as a tool for mentorship and positive community connection.
• Farm to Market Connects immigrant and refugee community growers with Community Markets to generate income while reducing food insecurity in underserved neighborhoods through partnerships with Community-Based Organizations.
• Gardening Program Supports immigrants and refugees in accessing community gardens to grow culturally-appropriate crops, providing supplemental food sources and creating a sense of safety and belonging.
• Digital Literacy Training Provides digital literacy training to help immigrants and refugees access government materials, community services, schools, workforce training, job searches, and financial management.
• School Student and Parent Advocacy (SSPA) Program Collaborates with African students, parents, and schools to fill gaps hindering student success, enhance learning motivation, and provide tutoring and mentoring support through SSPA Representatives.
• GED Program Provides an alternative to traditional high school education, assisting immigrants and refugees with navigating pathways to educational goals through GED diploma preparation.
• Housing and Stability Services Provides individualized support to newcomer families in developing housing and stability plans, conducting assessments, completing paperwork, engaging in landlord conflict resolution, and referring to long-term community resources.
• Wellness Services Takes a holistic approach to health incorporating physical, mental, and social well-being, assisting immigrant and refugee families in overcoming barriers to health and mental health care through support and resource navigation.
• Parenting Program Works with immigrant and refugee families to increase support for children's learning at home, empower parents, improve family well-being, and provide opportunities for family involvement through home visits and community meetings.
• Crops Education Provides opportunities for African immigrant and refugee farmers to share practical farming knowledge with youth and exchange best farming practices with the hosting community through partnerships with Community-Based Organizations.
• College and Scholarship Mentorship Helps students plan and achieve educational goals through advising on academic programs, course planning, tutoring, and accessing financial aid, childcare, or transportation assistance.
• Talent Discovery Prepares immigrant and refugee adults to find, keep, and excel at jobs through basic employability skills training including effective communication, problem-solving, resume building, and interview preparation.
• Career Development Supports immigrant and refugee youth in determining available careers, identifying interests, and developing necessary skills through skills planning, negotiation, and network building.
• Education Gap-filling Services (EGS) Offers tuition for school-aged immigrant and refugee students to fill educational gaps due to placement issues, addressing barriers preventing youth from finishing high school education.
• Senior Literacy Offers literacy services to African immigrant and refugee families to eliminate linguistic barriers that make it hard to find employment or access Health and Human Services.
• After School Program Provides high-quality afterschool programs that promote positive youth development, offer safe spaces for youth to explore their potential, and support social, emotional, cognitive, and academic development.
• Cooking Classes Brings immigrant and refugee families together with hosting communities through cooking classes that teach cultural dishes, healthy cooking, and pass down culinary traditions while strengthening family bonds.
• Culture Preservation Short-term, family-based focused services designed to assist families in crisis by improving parenting and family functioning while keeping children safe, addressing cultural conflicts between new and origin cultures.
• Food Storage and Waste Prevention Provides assistance with proper food storage tips to newcomers to preserve food quality, prevent foodborne illnesses, and maximize food dollars by preventing spoilage.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Community-Based Organizations (General)coreOthersARISE and Shine works with community partner organizations to connect immigrant and refugee farmers with community markets, supporting the farm-to-market program that helps growers generate income while reducing food insecurity in underserved neighborhoods.
• Community-Based Organizations (General)coreOthersThrough partnership with other Community-Based Organizations (CBO), the Reunification Program provides opportunities for farmers to offer practical, hands-on farming experience to youth and exchange best farming practices with hosting community farmers.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• US Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI): National resettlement and integration organization with programs for employment, education, and youth, providing similar services to ARISE and Shine's newcomers at national scale.
• Catholic Charities USA: Largest U.S. private social services network providing refugee resettlement, immigration legal, housing, and family stability services across the country—broad incumbent with overlapping programs.
• HIAS: Global Jewish refugee resettlement agency operating in the U.S. with refugee integration, legal, employment, and community services directly comparable to ARISE and Shine's integration focus.
• Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS): National faith-based refugee resettlement agency offering employment, family services, and youth programs that materially overlap with ARISE and Shine's wraparound service model.
• International Rescue Committee (IRC): One of the largest U.S. refugee resettlement agencies offering resettlement, employment, health, and education services nationally—overlaps broadly with ARISE and Shine's service portfolio at much greater scale.

Emerging players

• Ethiopian Community Development Council (ECDC): Community-based nonprofit providing resettlement and integration services specifically to African newcomer communities—closely aligned with ARISE and Shine's cultural focus but operating at multi-state scale.

Regional players

• African Community Center: Denver-based nonprofit serving African immigrant and refugee families with integration, youth, and economic empowerment programs—comparable mission and program mix outside ARISE and Shine's Pacific Northwest territory.

Direct peers

• Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (IRCO): Portland, Oregon-based nonprofit serving immigrants and refugees with employment, housing, youth, and family services—same city and substantially overlapping mission and program mix as ARISE and Shine.
• Catholic Charities of Oregon: Provides refugee resettlement, family stabilization, housing, and employment services across Oregon, directly overlapping ARISE and Shine's geographic and programmatic footprint.
• Refugee Women's Alliance (ReWA): Seattle-based nonprofit serving immigrant and refugee communities with interpretation, employment, education, and youth programs—comparable service portfolio and Pacific Northwest focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ARISEaShine
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ariseandshineorg
• Facebookfacebook.com/arisedshine
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/arise-and-shine
• Instagraminstagram.com/ariseandshineorg
• TikToktiktok.com/@ariseandshineorg
• Pinterestpinterest.com/ariseandshineorg

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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