Where Service Sparks Opportunity.

And Opportunity Changes Everything.

We turn compassion into action—building pathways to employment, empowering overlooked talent, and helping people rise.

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Who We Are:

A Legacy of Service

Core Group Cares was founded as the nonprofit arm of Core Group Resources, a leader in recruiting and staffing solutions. But we were never just about business - we were about people.

For years, Core Group Resources supported local and global organizations like Mission of Hope, Frontline, and Elijah Rising - providing relief for food insecurity, fighting human trafficking and supporting veterans.

While giving back was important, we saw a bigger need - a need for sustainable solutions that moved beyond temporary relief.

We asked a crucial question: What if we could do more than serve? What if we could create lasting pathways to opportunity?

The Rise Initiative: Expanding Our Mission

Inspired by this question, we launched The Rise Initiative in partnership with Hope Legacy Collective and The Baxter Trust to address two major crises:

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Underemployment

Many capable individuals struggle to find career-track jobs.

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Recidivism

The lack of stable employment keeps justice-impacted individuals trapped in cycles of reentry.

Stable employment reduces recidivism from 52% to as low as 9% - proving that work isn’t just a paycheck, it’s a second chance.

From Service to Sustainability

We bridge the gap between overlooked talent and businesses ready to hire with purpose — creating lasting impact through a three-fold approach that fuels potential, restores dignity, and drives sustainable growth.

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    Partnering with Businesses

    Connecting them with motivated, overlooked talent to build stronger teams.

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    Collaborating with Nonprofits

    Ensuring candidates receive mentorship, training and job-readiness support.

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    Empowering Job-Seekers

    Providing clear pathways to career-track employment, not just jobs.

  • By breaking down employment barriers, RISE is not only empowering individuals but also creating a ripple effect that benefits families and the broader Houston community.

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Together, We Rise.

No matter your role — business, nonprofit, or individual — you have the power to open doors, build futures, and help people rise.

Download our one-page overview to learn how Rise connects overlooked talent with meaningful careers — and how your business, nonprofit, or support can help build a future where everyone has the opportunity to rise.

"Without charity the rich man is poor, and with it the poor man is rich.” Saint Augustine