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What does it take to build a mission-driven organization from scratch—and keep it alive without major government funding? Matt Conway, founder of Rise Up, shares the real story: mentoring kids, building murals that become landmarks, raising $150K for major projects, and creating social enterprises that fund community work without constant “begging for money.” Plus: the Able Table, the inclusive public artwork inspired by Matt’s daughter, and why getting in the right rooms can be harder than doing the work.