Posts by Together Rising
Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Today, Together Rising remembers what the commemoration of this day represents for our nation’s Indigenous peoples: theft of ancestral lands; biological warfare (intentionally distributing blankets contaminated with smallpox); and massacres that amount to genocide. Between Columbus’s arrival to 400 years later, the Indigenous population in North America plummeted from up to 15 Million to fewer…
CONTINUE READINGA THANK YOU FOR YOUR $185,991.32 ON THE GROUND IN THE BAHAMAS!
Because of our dedicated recurring givers, within 24 hours of Hurricane Dorian sweeping through the Bahamas, Together Rising was able to immediately deploy $50,000 in emergency response and medical equipment for those suffering the devastating destruction Dorian caused. This initial investment provided urgent medical treatment and care for those injured and displaced by one of…
CONTINUE READINGThank you for walking alongside each other, all the way home.
Friends, meet brave, beautiful Shumanay. This year, Shumanay learned that the breast cancer she has been fighting since 2017 had spread to her liver, lungs and brain. Without further medical advances, her cancer is terminal. She and her family are now doing the very hard work of fighting for her life. …
CONTINUE READINGFamilies together again!
This is the story of two of the families whose lives you’ve changed through your most recent investment of $200,000 in Al Otro Lado – funds devoted to identifying the most vulnerable children at risk in the US migrant detention system, and marshaling volunteers and attorneys to advocate on their behalf. Both of…
CONTINUE READINGLearning to walk again!
This is a story about a warrior mama named Joanne – who is fighting to learn to walk again – a beloved daughter named Christina who would do anything for her, a neighborhood that has rallied together, and this incredible community at Together Rising, which is stepping up for all of them so Joanne can…
CONTINUE READINGRosa – tenacious, loving & kind
Together Rising exists to turn our collective heartbreak into effective action. You tell us what is breaking your heart and we listen. Recently, Julie shared that her heart was broken by the news that the administration is rolling back medical deferments for immigrants receiving life-saving medical care – a dramatic change that endangers hundreds…
CONTINUE READINGHurricane Dorian
Today, Together Rising is deploying $50,000 in emergency response and medical equipment for those suffering the devastating destruction caused by Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas. The reported deaths, which include children, is expected to rise dramatically. This initial investment will provide emergency medical treatment and care for 500 victims for up to 5 days. Together Rising…
CONTINUE READINGBreathing room for a single mama
We hold the love of our donors in our hearts each time we review a request for Together Rising’s help. When we read Gracie’s story, we were so grateful to be able to extend your hearts and dollars to her. Last year, Gracie’s husband left her and their three children — ages nine, six, and…
CONTINUE READINGDetained Children LFM – how your dollars are healing & protecting detained children
You – beloved people of the impossible – are incredible! Every penny of the $2,632,558.79 you gave during the last Love Flash Mob is on the ground healing and protecting detained and separated children – here’s how: During our most recent Love Flash Mob, in 7 days, at the end of June through early July,…
CONTINUE READING$20,000 to Mississippi Immigrants Rights Alliance
Although we are relieved every separated child is now with at least one parent, this is not a happy ending. As of Sunday, at least 377 people, including parents, remain in ICE custody — some of whom may be residing, working and raising families in the US legally. Even those who have been released have…
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