Work Transforms. Opportunity Restores.
Throughout history, business has been a force for renewal—restoring lives, rebuilding communities, and creating second chances. Rise carries that mission forward, connecting overlooked talent with opportunities that change everything.
The Business Case for Second Chance Hiring
Businesses say they want reliable, motivated employees—yet many overlook one of the most dedicated talent pools out there. The data is clear: second chance hires perform just as well, if not better, than their peers.
So why aren’t more companies opening their doors?
It’s time to rethink what opportunity looks like.
The Power of Meaningful Work
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Brewing Hope
In 1750s Dublin, poverty, violence, and alcoholism were rampant, fueled by unsafe water and an excess of whiskey. After losing his employer, 30-year-old Arthur Guinness started over, driven by his motto, “Spes Mea in Deo” (“My hope is in God”). His beer provided a safer alternative to contaminated water and excessive whiskey, and as his business grew, he paid above-market wages and offered medical care to employees and their families—proving that business could be a force for good.
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Generational Impact
Believing that hope drives meaningful action, Arthur Guinness tackled Dublin’s struggles head-on. His beer offered a safer alternative to whiskey, reducing poverty, violence, and addiction. As his business grew, it provided stable jobs, lifted families out of poverty, and offered free medical care. One well-run company reshaped Dublin for generations.
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Work, Dignity and Redemption
Dallas Willard once said, “Business is God’s idea.” Meaningful work doesn’t just generate wealth—it transforms lives. For the formerly incarcerated, stable employment cuts recidivism from 52% to as low as 9%. Like Guinness’s impact in 18th-century Dublin, dignified work reduces poverty, incarceration, and social instability—reflecting the transformative grace of God’s Kingdom in action.
