With your help, we believe we can raise these funds which will help us to:

Assemble and gift 1,500 bags full of encouragement and resources to families new to the Down syndrome community in 2024.

Provide employment to individuals with intellectual disabilities at Rising Kites Coffee.

Fund renovation of the outdoor area connected to RK Coffee to create the RK Garden and play space.

Come back daily to see our progress towards our goal!

As of March 21st, 6:00 AM EST we have raised $84,366.96! We have surpassed our goal and the gifts keep coming! Thank you! Know that ALL further gifts will continue to be utilized for the goals listed above.

Thank you!

EVERY gift is important and makes an impact in the lives of those with Down Syndrome.

If you’re looking to make a significant impact with a $1,000 gift or more, we would like to acknowledge you, your business, or honor someone you love by adding a personalized, decorative bow to our Donor Kite Wall at Rising Kites Coffee.

This can be a one-time gift or it can be made in multiple smaller donations (example: become a monthly donor of $84 or donate $250 quarterly through March 2025).

We also have opportunities for you to be recognized in our garden space behind Rising Kites Coffee. Please contact Denae Skaar by email at denae@risingkites.org or by phone at 608-345-3073 if you would like to know how your gift can make the greatest impact.