Who We Are
Restoring Individuals through Spiritual and Social Empowerment, Inc. (RISSE INC.) is a 501(c) (3) non-profit outreach organization of members and volunteers that embraces positive social change. We embrace diversity as a means of unifying, strengthening, and empowering individuals as well as communities in the Hampton Roads, VA, area.
RISSE was founded and organized by Reginald Braxton in March 2017. He has worked with other non-profit outreach organizations. He believes that today God has given you and others a second chance to get it right. So " You Are Better Today Than Yesterday." has become the RISSE motto.
RISSE is about helping the less fortunate; to include our elders that are suffering from sickness and disabilities; our youth that are lacking motivation and positive social skills, and others that lack life's pursuit of joy and happiness.
If we can help and bless one person today, then we have accomplished a goal.
Meet Our Executive Officers
Mr. Reginald Braxton - Chief Executive Officer
Reginald Braxton is the Founder and CEO of the Restoring Individuals through Social and Spiritual Empowerment (RISSE, INC). Since 2011, he has worked to give back to the community, helping people of all ages (children through the elderly). He has worked in a leadership capacity in other organizations as Chairman Director of Operations to Regional director ( the management of several chapters in several states). He has volunteered, participated in, and worked with organizations that include the American Cancer Society, Walk to End Alzheimer’s, and AID/HIV Awareness.
Ms. Cathy Doyal - Chief Financial Officer
Ms. Cathy Doyal is a woman of faith and integrity. Her passion is committed to helping others. Ms. Doyal's leadership includes being a chairwoman, co-chairperson, and treasurer for other local nonprofit organizations. She is very active in the ministry and in the community.
WAYS TO HELP
Should you wish to contribute to RISSE in any way? We are always accepting the following items:
Food Drive-any canned or packaged non-perishable food items accepted:
Canned Vegetables, canned fruits, jello, noodles, packaged Oodles of Noodles, canned and bottled juices, waters, and drinks.
Canned Vegetables, canned fruits, jello, noodles, packaged Oodles of Noodles, canned and bottled juices, waters, and drinks.
Paper Products: as paper and styrofoam plates, napkins, paper towels, paper and styrofoam cups, toilet paper.
Paper Products: as paper and styrofoam plates, napkins, paper towels, paper and styrofoam cups, toilet paper.
Winter Clothing- coats, jackets, hoodies, sweatshirts, socks, mittens, gloves, blankets, earmuffs, and leg warmers.
Winter Clothing- coats, jackets, hoodies, sweatshirts, socks, mittens, gloves, blankets, earmuffs, and leg warmers.
Please click here to access our Members and Volunteers Information Sheet.