Rising forward 2023-2025 Update
In 2021, We Will All Rise set forth a bold strategic vision—a multi-year roadmap to advance lasting change for Black and Brown men across the country. Guided by purposeful action and measurable goals, we have since witnessed powerful growth: individuals empowered, systems reimagined, and communities transformed. As we near our 5th anniversary in 2025, we reflect not just to honor progress, but to sharpen our vision for what’s next. Our commitment is unwavering. As this chapter closes, we rise with even greater purpose—dreaming beyond boundaries, and building a future rooted in equity, impact, and possibility.
rising forward 2021-2022 Update
We Will All Rise is pleased to report that we have made significant progress since we embarked on our strategic planning process in 2021. We chose to deepen our relationship with the young men we serve and elevate their brilliance. We learned in our critical partnerships with peer organizations, institutions of higher learning, and key funding partners. We established a clear focus on hiring exceptional talent and strengthening the organization’s infrastructure so that we may operate the programs of the highest quality.
The actions we took in 2021-2022 are bearing fruit and we are excited about the future. While conditions have required that we make adjustments to our approach, we remain committed to the priorities outlined in Rising Forward 2025: A Targeted Investment for Community Impact. Please read our 2021-2022 Update and we encourage you to join our movement.
A message from our President & CEO, Ricardo Neal
Rising forward 2025
We Will All Rise (“All Rise”) embarked on a strategic planning process in February 2021 to (i) conduct an internal assessment of programs and protocols necessary for improved efficiencies and outcomes; and (ii) establish a coordinated plan for advancing the organization over the next 4 years. The result, Rising Forward 2025: A Targeted Investment for Community Impact, is a comprehensive blueprint for sustainable action that embraces the voices of our community in the critical areas of higher education, economic empowerment, and community engagement.