Children’s Champion

ARISE Honors Children’s Champions

ARISE Foundation recently celebrated the work of select members of Congress and other ARISE supporters with the Children’s Champion award. ARISE recognized the love, concern, and devotion these members have for at-risk children in their communities. The award distinguishes the efforts and support given to the ARISE Intervention/Reentry Life Skills Program through which youth with severe behavioral problems will go on to reach their highest potential.


Bishop Donald Trautman

Harborcreek: John Petulla

Congressman Gus Bilirakis
District 9

Congresswoman Kathy Castor
District 11

Florida DJJ: Steve Mullis

See our 2007 Children’s Champion Award Recipients.