RISE - Iowa

RISE - Iowa RESOURCES FOR INDIGENOUS SURVIVORS & EMPOWERMENT

Comprehensive Services for Native Women Children & Their Families

For victims/survivors of Sexual Violence, Domestic Violence

Outreach/Prevention Services for the Meskwaki Community

RISE Valentine’s DanceJoin us for a fun, safe night celebrating healthy relationships and good vibes.Photobooth, door pr...
01/08/2026

RISE Valentine’s Dance
Join us for a fun, safe night celebrating healthy relationships and good vibes.
Photobooth, door prizes, games and prizes, plus snacks and drinks.

Friday, February 13
6:00-8:00 PM
Meskwaki Tribal Center

Open to MSS & STC Native students (8th grade and up). Students may bring a +1.

Respect Is Love. Healthy Love Wins.
In recognition of Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month.

January is National Stalking Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about stalking and its impact. Stalking is a pat...
01/05/2026

January is National Stalking Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about stalking and its impact.

Stalking is a pattern of repeated, unwanted behaviors that cause someone to feel afraid, unsafe, or distressed. It goes beyond “annoying” contact and can become intimidating, threatening, and dangerous.

Examples of stalking include:
• Repeated calls, texts, emails, or social media messages
• Following or watching someone
• Showing up uninvited at home, work, school, or public places
• Tracking someone’s location using technology or GPS
• Sending unwanted gifts, letters, or intimidating messages
• Anyone can be affected, and stalkers are often someone the victim knows, such as a partner, ex-partner, or acquaintance.

If you feel afraid or unsafe, help is available:
• StrongHearts Native Helpline: 1-844-762-8483
• Victim Connect: 1-855-484-2846
• If in immediate danger, call 911

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• 1 in 3 women and 1 in 6 men in the U.S. will experience stalking in their lifetime

• About 3 out of 4 victims know their stalker (current or former partner, family member, or acquaintance)

• Over 50% of stalking victims experience unwanted contact at least once a week

• Technology is commonly used in stalking, including social media, GPS tracking, and constant messaging

• Stalking often co-occurs with other forms of violence, including intimate partner violence and sexual assault

• Most victims experience stalking before age 25, but it can happen at any age

• Fear and emotional distress are the most common impacts, affecting sleep, mental health, work, and daily life

R.I.S.E. Information Booth: Domestic Violence Awareness📍 Meskwaki Recreation Center🗓️ Wednesday, November 12 | 5:00 PM -...
11/05/2025

R.I.S.E. Information Booth: Domestic Violence Awareness

📍 Meskwaki Recreation Center
🗓️ Wednesday, November 12 | 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Join R.I.S.E. for an informative session focused on domestic violence awareness. Learn about available resources, support initiatives, and ways to take action.

🎁 Free Merchandise & Orange T-Shirts
Help spread awareness - pick up your free Orange T-Shirt for Orange Shirt Day and other R.I.S.E. items while supplies last.

(No food will be provided.)

Due to forecasted weather conditions for this evening (cold/windy) we've decided to POSTPONE our Domestic Violence Aware...
10/22/2025

Due to forecasted weather conditions for this evening (cold/windy) we've decided to POSTPONE our Domestic Violence Awareness Month Fun Run & Walk to a later date. Date TBD.

Thank you for your understanding!

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
10/01/2025

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

👟💜 Join us for a Fun Run & Walk in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month!📅 October 22🕔 Registration: 5 PM | Run/Wal...
09/08/2025

👟💜 Join us for a Fun Run & Walk in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month!

📅 October 22
🕔 Registration: 5 PM | Run/Walk: 5:30 PM
📍 Rec Center

Bring the whole family for an evening of movement, connection, and awareness. Enjoy food, refreshments, merchandise, and informational handouts while supporting a great cause.

Let’s come together to raise awareness, support survivors, and have fun while doing it! 💜✨

08/15/2025

Last week, we held our MMIW Red Dress/ Red Shirt special at our Meskwaki Annual Powwow. Before the special started, we aired our PSA on the livestream in hopes of getting the word out for this issue across Indian Country.
We held this MMIW Special and created this PSA video with the thought and intention of bringing awareness to MMIW/ MMIP.

08/15/2025

RISE Staff will be mailing the $25 gift cards out today to those who participated in the Red Dress/Shirt Special. ❤️

18+ Men’s & Women’s MMIW // MMIP Red Dress/Shirt Special109th Meskwaki Annual PowwowThursday, August 7, 2025 | West of M...
07/30/2025

18+ Men’s & Women’s MMIW // MMIP Red Dress/Shirt Special
109th Meskwaki Annual Powwow
Thursday, August 7, 2025 | West of MBCH Outdoor Arena

Due to the cancellation of the Meskwaki Nation Proclamation Day Powwow, this special has been moved and will now take place during the 109th Meskwaki Annual Powwow.

Open to Men & Women ages 18 and older - Participants MUST wear a RED dress, shirt, or skirt to honor MMIW/MMIP.

We dance for the silenced.
For those who are missing, and those whose lives were taken - they are not forgotten.

Four (4) random prize drawings for participants.

RISE - Iowa will be sponsoring an 18+ Men's & Women's MMIW // MMIP Red Dress/Shirt Special during the Meskwaki Nation Pr...
07/07/2025

RISE - Iowa will be sponsoring an 18+ Men's & Women's MMIW // MMIP Red Dress/Shirt Special during the Meskwaki Nation Proclamation Day Powwow on July 13, at the Meskwaki Rec Center.

Open to Men & Women 18+, dancers MUST wear a RED dress/shirt/skirt.

MMIW/MMIP - We dance for the silenced. For those who are missing, and those whose lives were taken. They are not forgotten.

Each participant will receive a gift.
Dancers: Text (641) 481-1532 to be entered into a drawing for the "big prize"!

Any questions contact Jade or Jason at (641) 484-4444.

UPDATED TIME Stop by for Elder Abuse Awareness!Join Jade and Jason from Meskwaki Family Services/R.I.S.E. on Wednesday, ...
06/23/2025

UPDATED TIME

Stop by for Elder Abuse Awareness!
Join Jade and Jason from Meskwaki Family Services/R.I.S.E. on Wednesday, June 25th starting at 12 PM/Noon at the Meskwaki Seniors Center for an important and informative evening.

They’ll be hosting a friendly informational booth, sharing helpful resources, handing out free merch and pamphlets, and raising awareness about elder abuse prevention.

Let’s come together to support and protect our elders - your presence makes a difference!

June 18 | 9am-3pm | Tribal Center GymSac and Fox Lifeline Program - FREE Phone w/ Unlimited Talk and Text and 11GB Data!...
06/16/2025

June 18 | 9am-3pm | Tribal Center Gym

Sac and Fox Lifeline Program - FREE Phone w/ Unlimited Talk and Text and 11GB Data!

Do you currently live on Federally Recognized Tribal Lands (based on your ID address)? You are eligible for a FREE phone if you receive SNAP, Medicaid, Section 8, SSI, Social Security, BIAGA, Tribal TNAF, FDIPR. Applicants must present unexpired State or Tribal ID. **Applicants need to provide documents to qualify.

Non-Tribal Benefits include free phone, 1,000 Talk Minutes, Unlimited Text and 4.5 GB Data.

Chad Jensen with the Lifeline Program will be on site to assist those applying for the free government cell phone. Questions? Contact Chad at (319) 329-5732.

Note: Applicants need proof that they receive government assistance.

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1834 340Th Street PO Box 245
Tama, IA
52339

Telephone

+16414844444

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The RISE (Resources for Indigenous Survivors and Empowerment), has a variety of resources available for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and related crimes. The RISE program is statewide, and we help all Indigenous survivors, regardless of their tribal affiliation. Because of our extensive commitments across the state of Iowa and the fact that we are 100% grant-funded, we do have restrictions with what kind of help we can give. Funding requires us to help those who have experienced domestic violence and/or sexual assault, and related crimes.

RISE is fully committed to helping as many as we can, as comprehensively as we can.

While we don’t currently have any grants that address homelessness, or displaced individuals we will certainly do our best to help you identify and access available resources in our community.

Resources for Indigenous Survivors and Empowerment (R.I.S.E) exists to increase positive outcomes for Native Women Children & Their Families regardless of ethnicity who are survivors of sexual violence and/or domestic violence and provide Outreach/Prevention Services for the Meskwaki community.