Why We Exist
We believe healing should never happen alone. Through trauma-informed programs, leadership development, and supportive community connections, we help youth, families, and caregivers move from survival to leadership.
Meet the Founder
Staycee Dixson
Staycee Dixson is the Founder and Executive Director of Rise of the Champions Foundation, a trauma-informed leadership organization dedicated to helping youth, families, and caregivers heal, grow, and lead.
Drawing from her lived experience as a former displaced youth, educator, advocate, and therapeutic foster parent of 57+ children. For more than 20 years, Staycee has helped youth, families, and caregivers transform healing into growth, purpose, and leadership.
Creating Impact Through Healing, Growth, and Leadership
20+ Years
Serving youth, families, and caregivers
57+ Youth
Welcomed into foster care and supported through healing and growth
300+ Community Members
Engaged annually through conferences, leadership programs, and special events
138 Youth
Registered for the Rise Up Youth Conference
190+ Community Members
Attended the Illuminating Hope Foster Care Champions Gala
110+ Nominations
Foster Care Champion Nominations
22 Cities | 8 States
Represented Through Our Programs
4 Signature Programs
Providing healing, leadership development, and community connection
Growing Partnerships
Schools, churches, nonprofits, and community organizations
GET INVOLVED
There are many ways to get involved to help youth, families, and caregivers heal, grow, and lead.
Volunteer
Support conferences, community events, and youth leadership experiences.
Partner
Bring programs, workshops, and leadership development opportunities to your organization.
Donate
Help expand access to healing-centered programs and experiences.
Anonymous Youth Participant
“For the first time, I felt seen, heard, and understood in a group setting."
Taylor, Participant & Emerging Leader
"I realized my past doesn't define me; it's preparing me to help others heal."
Jassy, Participant & Young Mother
“This group gave me peace. I found patience not just with my kids, but with myself.”
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