Rise Asset Development

Rise Asset Development is a national Canadian charity that empowers entrepreneurs living with mental health or addiction challenges to achieve greater social and economic inclusion through entrepreneurship. Founded by Sandra Rotman, Rise operates in partnership with the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto and the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH). The organization provides access to low-interest small business loans, as well as business training, mentorship, and ongoing support to help individuals launch and grow their own businesses.