Rise Up Cafe
Beaver Shriver
Co-Founder, Rise Up Cafe
The Shriver family has always been dedicated to serving and giving to others, and Beaver Shriver has continued the tradition by giving his time and financial support to many organizations, particularly those that champion for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities including Inclusion Revolution, Shriver Education for the Arts, Big Magic Studios, Special Olympics, Best Buddies, Miracle League, Push2Inspire, Care2Tri, The Tuesday Social Club, and others.
Beaver thrives on “being in the thick of it,” and Rise Up Cafe is a perfect way for him to be "hands on" and help make a dent in the inexcusable unemployment rate for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
"We are here but for a short time. Roll up your sleeves and GIVE."
~ Beaver Shriver
Erin Shriver
Co-Founder, Rise Up Cafe
In 2019, Erin Shriver started a nonprofit called Shriver Education for the Arts to operate Big Magic Studios, an innovative program for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. She provided support and a proper space to allow participants to express themselves through art and give them a chance to exhibit and sell their work just like any other artist.
Erin dives head-first into everything. Her passion and drive to succeed is inspiring so it’s no surprise that the Rise Up Cafe team members work hard to do their best work and strive to be their best selves.