Congratulations 2026 RISE Graduates

We’re proud to highlight the graduates of our RISE (Restore, Inspire, Support, Empower) Program participants. The special ceremony was held on Tuesday, May 12th at the FRE Recovery Community Center in Bridgeport.

CONGRATULATIONS

Dominga Bush
Evelyn Gonzalez
Temi Kaiden
Stephanie Mercedes Diaz

Colleen McCaffrey
Moniece McNeil
Hope Montford
Doraine Reed
Abigail Wood

Thank you to our guest speakers, attendees, and most importantly, FRE staff for honoring our incredible RISE Participants.

Guest Speakers

Judy Evnin RISE Program Donor

Holly Fitting Vice President of Behavioral Health and Development

Ginger Wilk Senior Director of Reentry Services

Carmen Ortiz RISE Program Director

Gloriemar Rivera RISE Program Case Manager of Bridgeport

Markus Cherry Entry Point Staffing Director

Temi Kaiden RISE Program Client

Mary Valdovinos Outreach and Engagement Specialist