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Public Health Professionals from around the world visit Rise n' Shine.

Rise n' Shine Offers a Refuge for Children

Rise n' Shine was selected as Noise for the Needy's 2007 beneficiary.

 Read about both organizations in The Stranger.

David Schmader writes about Rise n' Shine in the Stranger

 

Read about our founder, Janet L. Trinkaus,  and her

dream of a safe place for kids affected by HIV/AIDS.

Mom turned idea into haven that eases the stigma of AIDS

Seattle PI Columnist, Robert L. Jamieson, writes about

Rise n' Shine's cutting edge "Stepping Up" program which is

making a difference in the lives of a number of teens.

Rise n' Shine steps up for kids

Such is Rise n' Shine's mission -- to make sure the only thing

kids such as Aujzha and Nyil ever spread is life-saving information,

and, in Aujzha's case, some stylish prose, too..

Agency battles AIDS with education

It's a circle for talking.

It's a room for secrets.

The children and teenagers who gather here share one big secret:

Someone in their family has HIV or AIDS

 Rise n' Shine gives kids a shoulder to lean on

Read about Rise n' Shine children Devin, Danisha & Dianika.

 Rise n' Shine helps HIV families

When you're a 15-year-old girl and your parents have AIDS,

sometimes the best thing to do with a friend is sing a song,

laugh a lot and go to a movie.

Mentor program enables children to rise and shine