The R.I.S.E. Thrift Shop

Specialties

Originally opened on February 1, 2014 (in San Jose) — where 100% of all funds profit solely fund a Drop-​In Center for commercially sexually exploited children in Redwood City, CA and provide additional funding for our residential program.

The R.I.S.E. Thrift Store is a California Non-​Profit 501c3 Corporation.

The Thrift Shop further empowers youth by providing employment opportunities and leadership after a youth has RISEN from the life of sexual exploitation.

History

Established in 2014.

Previously, on February 1, 2014, The R.I.S.E. Program launched The R.I.S.E. Thrift Shop in San Jose. All profit gained from the R.I.S.E Thrift Shop directly funds the R.I.S.E Drop-​In Center — where youth are RISING UP. The R.I.S.E Program believes that our youth are Resilient, Inspired, Strong and Empowered, and our goal is to assist victims of CSE (Commercial Sexual Exploitation) during their recovery process. The CSEC population is often actively pursued and controlled by criminals while facing the stigma and shame associated with being commercially sexually exploited. They experience extreme levels of trauma that can result in strong bonds with their exploiters. This strong bond makes it difficult to engage youth, and is similar to the connection created in domestic violence relationships.

Meet the Business Owner

Annie C.

Business Owner

Annie Corbett has extensive experience with Business Management and Human Resources. Annie’s expertise lies in the area of Public Administration, facilitating the relationships within the foster care community and public officials at the county and state level, while fostering the future vision, progress and growth of Corbett Group Homes.

Annie possesses a Bachelors Degree in Clinical Psychology from San Diego State University and a Master’s in Business Administration with an emphasis in Public Administration. Annie is currently pursuing a PhD in Psychology with a concentration on Transformative Social Change. Her current research involves CSEC and the foster care system.

The founding of The R.I.S.E. Program, as a «sister» program of Corbett Group Homes, Inc., is an extension of the passion for youth in foster care, children left behind, homeless children, and the forgotten children. In December 2013, Annie founded the R.I.S.E. Program.