Posts by Together Rising

We are delighted to kick off #PrideMonth by recognizing an incredible teacher and group of 8th graders committed to creating a more inclusive community at their San Diego school. Liana – a middle school math and special education teacher – recognized an opportunity to help build community and create a safe space for the amazing…

In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage month, meet five families and individuals—the “A.” family, Maricel, Michael, Josefa, and Demetrio—who are among the dozens of people you’re supporting with a $75,000 investment in our trusted partner, Bayanihan Equity Center (BEC). BEC is an AAPI-led, boots-on-the-ground organization that supports seniors, disabled adults, and families…

A year ago today, 19 children and 2 teachers were killed at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. Alexandria, Alithia, Amerie, Annabell, Eliahana, Eliana, Jacklyn, Jailah, Jayce, Jose, Layla, Makenna, Maite, Miranda, Nevaeh, Rojelio, Tess, Uziyah, Xavier, Eva, and Irma. We say their names, and we join their families and loved ones in remembering them.…

After surgery failed to remove Travis’s brain tumor, Stefanie needed to drive him a total of 3,300 miles to and from his radiation treatments—but they didn’t have a reliable car. Travis is a beloved husband to Stefanie and dad to their three children, Benjamin, Avery, and Margaret. One day last year, their lives were turned…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

“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…