Who we are
Jack Schwuchow
Gracie Schwuchow
Jack Schwuchow
Founder & Executive Director
Jack is a Bay Area photographer and the creative force behind Rise & Renew. With a passion for visual storytelling, he founded the nonprofit to spotlight the humanity and hope of people experiencing homelessness. Through each portrait, Jack captures not just a face, but a voice; using his lens to capture empathy, awareness, and real-world change.
Austin Yee
Gracie Schwuchow
Jack Schwuchow
Director of Physical Well-being & Fundraising
Austin leads Rise & Renew’s hygiene kit initiative, assembling and distributing essential care packages to those experiencing homelessness. He also leads our fundraising efforts, helping secure the donations and supplies that keep this work going. Through community support, Austin brings dignity and care directly to those who need it most.
Gracie Schwuchow
Gracie Schwuchow
Gracie Schwuchow
Director of Mental Health
Gracie specializes in crafting personal, psychologically informed messages for each hygiene kit. With deep empathy, she listens closely to each individual’s story and emotional state, then writes messages tailored to their unique experiences. Her work helps restore dignity and create a sense of being seen; often when it's needed most.