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Newton, North Carolina · A faith-driven initiative

Whenfathersrise,familiesarerestored.

Startown Rise is a faith-driven initiative rebuilding fathers, restoring families, and strengthening community through transitional housing, mentorship, and accountability — for men ready to take responsibility and get back on their feet.

OrganizerCrystal Clark
Property2461 Startown Rd
Newton, NC28658
The Startown Rise property — historic farmhouse in Newton, NC
2461 Startown Rd · Newton, NC 28658
The Mission

A gap that no one else is filling.

There are many resources for women and children — and that is a good thing. But fathers too often slip through the cracks. Startown Rise exists to close that gap with dignity, structure, and a hand up.

Strong family foundations begin with strong, present, and accountable men.

  • 01

    Transitional Housing

    A safe, structured place for fathers rebuilding stability and their next chapter.

  • 02

    Mentorship Programs

    Faith-rooted guidance from men who have walked it and know the terrain.

  • 03

    Employment Guidance

    Real work, real responsibility — helping fathers get back on their feet.

  • 04

    Faith Partnerships

    A network of churches and communities standing behind the work.

Program Model & Funding

A model built on shared responsibility.

$200Resident Contribution
$800Church Sponsorship
$1,000Total Monthly, Per Resident
Funding Opportunity

Seeking $450,000

To acquire the property, launch the program, and fund sustainable operations for the first generation of Startown Rise fathers.

Help us get there
  • Property acquisitionHistoric farmhouse in Newton, NC
  • Program launchFurnishings, curriculum, first cohort
  • Sustainable operationsStaffing, mentorship, day-to-day
Our Story

We are in the foundational stages — and every brick matters.

Right now we are finalizing our LLC, working through zoning, and building the partnerships that will let this vision take root in Catawba County. The work isn't glamorous yet — it looks like paperwork, property walks, and phone calls — but it's the work that makes everything afterward possible.

Your donation helps fund the purchase of real estate, operational startup costs, zoning and approval fees, and the preparation of the property for our first cohort of fathers. Every dollar moves a real milestone forward.

Community support is vital in this season. Through prayer, partnerships, and financial support, we can make a generational impact — because when fathers rise, families are restored, and communities are strengthened.

The Rise Room — a small cabin at sunrise on the Startown Rise property
The Rise Room · at sunrise
A Quiet Space

The Rise Room

Even in the midst of rebuilding, it's essential to have a quiet place for reflection, prayer, and emotional reset. The Rise Room is a small, intentionally-designed space for men to pray, reflect, and reset — a safe harbor on the road to rebuilding.

"Even our smallest space is intentionally designed to help men pause, reflect, and rebuild from the inside."

Inside the Rise Room

  • A single chair
  • Bible, devotional, journal, and pen
  • Soft, warm lighting
  • A peaceful, distraction-free environment
Prayer Requests

Share what's on your heart.

Whether you're walking through something yourself, carrying someone else in prayer, or simply want to be remembered, we'd be honored to lift it up. Every request is received with care and kept in confidence.

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Join Us

Be one of the first names on this foundation.

Every early supporter helps us move from paperwork to property, from vision to front door. Donate through our verified GoFundMe, or reach out directly to partner with us.

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Get in Touch

Start a conversation.

Questions about the program, church partnerships, mentorship, or how you can help - we'd love to hear from you.

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