The mission of Rural Immigrant Student Empowerment Program of Dutchess County (RISE) is to empower immigrant youth and their families to become more effective, independent, and successful learners, while strengthening the broader communities in which they live. RISE serves students in rural eastern Dutchess County, including the Dover, Millbrook, Pawling, Pine Plains, Red Hook, Rhinebeck and Webutuck school districts. RISE is comprised of two main programs: the Academic Mentoring Program (AMP) and a high school student group called Perspectivas.