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This past weekend, on the eve of Transgender Day of Remembrance, at least five people—including Daniel Davis Aston, Derrick Rump, Kelly Loving, Ashley Paugh and Raymond Green Vance—were killed and 19 injured in a mass shooting at an LGBTQ+ club in Colorado Springs. In seconds, a night of dancing and community turned into a horrific…

Imani—a mom of four—went from sleeping on a hardwood floor while pregnant to delivering a beautiful, full-term, healthy baby boy because of the tireless advocacy and steadfast support of our partner, Jamaa Birth Village, and their indomitable CEO and Founder, Okunsola Amadou. Facing symptoms of preeclampsia, but not able to make an appointment with a…

“Oftentimes Black women voice when something is wrong or doesn’t feel right and they’re ignored because they are not valued or respected in society, let alone the healthcare sector,” says Okunsola Amadou, CEO and Founder of Jamaa Birth Village. Having survived two traumatic birthing experiences herself, Okunsola knows firsthand the compounding gender and racial discrimination…

Melissa, a Navy veteran and mom of two, went from worrying she’d overdraw her checking account buying lunches for her kids’ first day of school to having room to breathe—because of you. Melissa and her family are now happily settled in Minnesota, but the journey to get there was not easy.  After Melissa’s husband lost…

Safe, accessible abortion and reproductive justice for all—that’s what we continue to stand for and invest in. Our most recent grant was entrusted to Holler Health Justice, our queer and Black-led partner making abortion care safer and more accessible for the most marginalized communities in Appalachia. At Together Rising, we strive to invest in leaders…

When the world feels filled with darkness, we reach for our resolve to remain a bright, unwavering light. That’s who you were for Garry: You helped fund the repair of his beloved home after the shelling stole his safety. During one of the countless, relentless attacks on Ukraine, Garry’s apartment was bombarded by bombing. His…

We are investing $50,000 in our Jewish-led partner, Bend the Arc: A Jewish Partnership for Justice—a deeply embedded leader in the fight against antisemitism and white supremacy and a national Jewish organization focused exclusively on social change. Today marks exactly four years since eleven beloved people were murdered in the deadliest attack against Jewish people…

Meet James—a ten-month-old you’re supporting! Baby James lives in Ohio with his mama, Kelsey. He has a rare retina disease and has been blind since he was born. Like it is for all children, play is critical for James’ development. He needs sensory toys—“toys that encourage movement or get him moving,” wrote Kelsey. There are…

Who helped Jennifer and her girls move into a new place after surviving abuse? You did. After the girls’ dad left when they were just one and three-years-old, Jennifer became a single mom to Amelia and Audrey. Not long after, Jennifer met someone new. They began dating and eventually moved in together. Jennifer was promised…

“I am completely tapped out in every way, physically, emotionally, spiritually, mentally and financially.” Lydia—a single mom to two teenage children—was carrying an immense weight all on her own. Together Rising exists to be a place to turn. When she wrote to us, Lydia was trying desperately to make ends meet after being laid off.…