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$50,000 to Refugee Health Alliance
YOU are showing up for vulnerable families in crisis at the U.S. Mexico border by investing $50,000 in an amazing women-led organization that provides urgently needed medical care, Refugee Health Alliance. Tens of thousands of migrants are huddled in northern Mexico hoping to seek refuge after fleeing poverty and persecution in their home countries. These…
CONTINUE READING$50,000 to The Brigid Alliance
UPDATE: You are helping 35 people travel out-of-state for abortion care via a $50,000 investment in our trusted partner, The Brigid Alliance. At Together Rising, we continue to voice our commitment to reproductive freedom. Two weeks ago, we wrote to you about the continued attacks on reproductive rights each day in this country. We’re doubling…
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Please join us in this urgent call to action to support reproductive justice at TogetherRising.org/Give. While Friday’s Supreme Court decision about abortion access came as a small and momentary victory, we know that it is far too soon to breathe a sigh of relief. Every day in this country, access to safe abortion and reproductive…
CONTINUE READING$40,000 invested after devastating tornadoes
Last month, devastating tornadoes tore through several southern states, killing at least 58 people. Winds as strong as 166 MPH ripped trees from the ground and roofs from homes. In Mississippi, at least 100 buildings were destroyed, several homes were flattened, and dozens more were damaged—leaving families without shelter or basic essentials. At Together Rising,…
CONTINUE READINGAlejandra
After Alejandra fled to the United States from her home country of Venezuela to escape terrifying persecution, YOU covered an entire year of living expenses for her through Together Rising. For six years, Alejandra lived with a friend who sponsored her for a work visa. Throughout that time, she waited and hoped that she would…
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“It’s validation that we matter to someone,” wrote Lucinda, a new mom and recent grant recipient. Last February, Lucinda and Xavier welcomed their first baby, Ella, into the world. Shortly after giving birth to her daughter, Lucinda developed Meniere’s disease. Meniere’s disease is an inner ear condition that can cause vertigo attacks. For Lucinda, the…
CONTINUE READINGTrans rights are human rights
Today is Transgender Day of Visibility, an international observance to celebrate trans joy and pride and to raise awareness about the discrimination that trans folks face. At Together Rising, we continue to be vocal advocates for the LGBTQ+ community. We continue to stand in solidarity with the millions of transgender and nonbinary individuals across our…
CONTINUE READING$50,000 invested in Trans Families
As part of our common humanity, we all long to be seen and valued for who we truly are. But, for so many transgender youth, this basic human need is coming under attack through a wave of anti-trans policies that are sweeping the country. In this year alone, more than 40 states have proposed such…
CONTINUE READING$703,088.73 raised for families impacted by the recent earthquakes in Turkey and Syria
Thanks to the 5,808 of you who donated and countless others who helped spread the word, we’ve raised a total of $703,088.73 for relief for families and children in Turkey and Syria who have been devastated by the recent earthquakes. Every penny we’ve received has been deployed to our three trusted, boots-on-the-ground partners: $234,362.91 to…
CONTINUE READINGPRESS RELEASE: Dr. Sonya Anderson Joins Together Rising as Inaugural Executive Director
Innovative grantmaking nonprofit brings on accomplished, mission-driven executive to lead the organization in response to sustained organizational growth FALLS CHURCH, VA—Together Rising is delighted to announce that Dr. Sonya Anderson has joined the organization as its inaugural Executive Director following a rigorous, international search. An accomplished strategist, compelling storyteller, and adept coalition-builder with more than…
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