Blue Rising is a Colorado-based 501c(3). We believe young people should be able to take healthy risks, explore life and make mistakes safely without life-altering consequences that change their futures. We envision a world where kids can enter adulthood without the emotional scars and trauma that are part of struggling to recover from a high-potency THC marijuana addiction, having friends or family members die from fentanyl poisoning, and experiencing the anxiety and grief that comes from the ever-present threat of gun violence. This generation of kids is facing new and complex challenges that threaten the trajectory of their lives. The risk landscape has changed. Commonsense policies and programs need to be developed, and adapted to keep up with the fast-paced changes.
Blue Rising’s approach to change bridges the gap between those in pain and those in power. We build strong and diverse coalitions that include families impacted by high-potency THC, fentanyl, and gun violence, who work alongside passionate community members. Fighting for a future where young people remain healthy, whole, and hopeful requires multifaceted and nuanced approaches. This is why at Blue Rising, we move boldly and nimbly to create and implement policy and programmatic solutions that help families take back their power and use their voices to address the issues that limit opportunities and cut lives short.
Blue Rising takes on the issues that keep parents up at night worrying about their kids’ safety and future. Whether it be easy access to dangerous drugs, or the threat of gun violence, we roll up our sleeves and get to work. Empowering impacted families to use their voices to change policy on high potency marijuana, the fentanyl crisis, and gun violence drives our work at Blue Rising. Our mission is to create a supportive environment where those affected by these issues can share their experiences, support each other and work towards a better future. We provide resources, education and advocacy to ensure that each voice is heard, and together we push for change.