Community Access Fund

Helping remove financial barriers so people can access therapy, and community programming when they need it.

Sponsored by W.A.G.E

Women & Action for Growth & Empowerment

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Support Access Through Rise & Release

The Community Access Fund, sponsored by WAGE, supports therapy and community programming. Donations are voluntary, may be directed by program, and never influence care.

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“Donations made it possible for me to say yes when I otherwise would have waited. Being able to participate when I needed support most changed how I showed up for myself and my family.”
— Therapy client

“I didn’t need special treatment. I just needed access. The fund helped bridge a gap during a hard season and allowed me to stay connected to support instead of stepping away.”
— Community member

“Donations allowed me to begin therapy during a time when finances would have stopped me. Having access to consistent care helped me stabilize and move forward instead of putting my needs on hold.”
— Therapy client

 FAQs

  • Yes. The Fund is structured to meet professional ethics standards and regulatory requirements. Donations and therapy fees are handled as separate administrative processes, and financial support never influences clinical care, participation, or decision-making. This structure protects both those receiving support and those providing it.

  • It helps reduce financial barriers to therapy and community-based programming within Rise & Release when cost might otherwise limit access.

  • The fund is sponsored by WAGE (Women & Action for Growth & Empowerment), a community initiative within Rise & Release.

  • Donations are limited and based on availability. Support is offered when access needs and fund capacity align. Donations are not guaranteed.

  • Yes. In some cases, donations may support access to therapy. Therapy services remain ethically and professionally bound regardless of payment source.

  • Yes. Donors may direct their gift toward therapy access, community WAGE programming, or a general pool. Preferences are honored when possible.

  • No. Donations are always voluntary and never influence care, scheduling, or participation. Supported services are equivalent to full-fee services.

  • Visit: riseandrelease.org
    Or contact us directly for questions or support options.

    Email: info@riseandrelease.org
    Phone/Text: 385-438-6829