“Out of everything in my life that I have tried to reach a state of peace in my mind, from medication to hospitalization, never have I found a more impactful and life changing experience than the powerful tools I have learned under the teachings of Rafael and his Mission. These lessons and tools of mindfulness have changed my life in ways that I cannot describe, from a life of suffering to a life of Hope, I truly believe that these Tools are reaching the people they need to reach here at Rise and inspiring those who are to be inspired.”

- Anton, Fundamental Life Tools RISE Graduate

“Give them that first chance… to really have an understanding of the world - what they were stripped of. The stuff your parents are supposed to really teach you - this is what they need.”

- Isaac, Anton, Fundamental Life Tools RISE Graduate

“You know how other people think that people deserve a second chance, well, a lot of these kids have not had a single chance.”

- Isaac, Fundamental Life Tools RISE Graduate