We Are Up

11/24/2025

The R.I.S.E. (Realizing Interdependent Success and Empowerment) Client Leadership generously funded a community input gathering to help We Are Up better understand the hopes and needs of the people we serve. Together with HCAR and facilitator Sierra Braggs, we co-designed a welcoming space where participants shared what a “best day” looks like for them—what brings joy, stability, and a sense of belonging.

These stories and insights will directly shape the programs, opportunities, and supports we create for our future residents. It’s a powerful reminder that when we listen deeply, we build community with people, not just for them.

If you’d like to learn more about this work—or help us bring these resident-informed ideas to life—we’d love to share what’s next.
https://www.weareup.org/about-us/did-you-know

11/23/2025

THANK YOU! We Are Up is so grateful for all the community support! You can help make this new model of care for seniors and people with and without disabilities a reality. https://www.weareup.org/

11/20/2025

Did you know We Are Up has just one part-time employee? Everything we’ve achieved—from planting apple trees to hosting the Spooktacular—has happened because of volunteers like you. As we work toward funding housing, we’re honored to have our largest matching grant ever. Your support will go twice as far, and we hope you’ll join us in moving our mission forward. https://www.weareup.org

11/14/2025

THANK YOU Humboldt!! We Are Up hosted our 4th annual Spooktacular October 24th and we want so share some of the fun for anyone who couldn’t make it to the event. A few of our volunteers are featured in the first photo and some of the magnificent costumes (from top left) Open Door Clinic, Kevin Ebbert Foundation, Redwood Capital Bank, and friends enjoying the Photo Booth! Save the date October 23, 2026!

11/03/2025

November is National Family Caregivers Month, a time to celebrate, honor, and uplift how care shows up in our lives. While our care circles may look different across our communities and may shift throughout our lifetimes, we all give and depend on care.

10/28/2025

THANK YOU Humboldt County! Your Spooktacular costumes and enthusiasm are amazing! We can’t wait for the greenhouse to arrive. It will give us a place to gather and come together - 100% funded by you - our community!

10/26/2025

Thank you for coming! Always top shelf - look at those costumes, even more, look at those smiles! We LOVE our community!

10/24/2025

Get to bed early tonight! We all have a lot of dancing & dining to do Friday night! Thank you to our Friendly Ghost Sponsors who help make the Spooktacular so much fun!

10/24/2025

Everyone loves a Friendly Ghost! THANK YOU to BiCoastal Media, Laceys Cookies, Mickey’s Quality Cars, SJL Construction and Blue Lake Casino for your support! We can’t wait to see you on the dance floor!

Jayden was born into Mary Keehn’s family in 2007. And it’s by witnessing her granddaughter’s experience as an autistic person and contemplating Jayden’s future that Mary decided to embark on the We Are Up mission. The We Are Up non-profit is on a mission to empower adults with autism and oth...