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She Needs It More Than I Do
Michelle has always taken care of others. Even when she was stretched thin. Even when she didn’t have enough for herself. Michelle is the mother of two teenage boys and has a sister with a disability that she helps care for. She has worked her entire life to provide for her family – doing…
CONTINUE READINGHeartline Ministries Update
In October 2015, this community raised $230,000 to build a maternity wing for Heartline Maternity Center in Haiti. $110,000 of the dollars that you raised were allocated to construction costs of the new wing. The remaining $120,000 were designated to allow the Maternity Center to expand its service for a two-year period: to hire additional…
CONTINUE READINGRelentless Warrior Love
We want to tell you about a warrior named Jen. Cindy wrote to us about Jen. Jen started out as the beloved teacher of Cindy’s daughter, and became a cherished friend. Cindy writes: “Jen has always been a hero of mine simply as my daughter’s teacher. I’m a single mom and a middle school…
CONTINUE READINGYou Made a Miracle
Thank you. The Love Flash Mob is done, and once again: YOU MADE A MIRACLE!!!!! Because of your commitment to show up for our sisters:Hope on Haven Hill will receive $175,000 dollars — which is EXACTLY the amount of money needed to secure the transitional home for Ari, Haven, and the other warrior mamas and…
CONTINUE READINGSouthern California Wildfire Relief
Today, through your support of Together Rising, you sent $30,000 to (two-legged and four-legged) victims of the devastating wildfires that have scorched nearly 160,000 acres across southern California. The destruction has forced 190,000 people to flee their homes – homes to which they may never return – many to temporary shelters. You responded through Together…
CONTINUE READINGCamp PossAbility Update!
Earlier in the year, we introduced you to a slice of heaven in Indiana called Camp PossAbility — a camp that exists to give young adults with physical disabilities a week to empower the mind, body, and spirit with outdoor adventure, emotional support, friendship and fun. Lauren, the head of Camp PossAbility, wrote to…
CONTINUE READINGResponding to Hurricane Maria
Last month, through Together Rising, you stood with Texas and gave $320,000 to those suffering after Harvey.Now it’s time to stand with our sisters and brothers suffering in Puerto Rico after the devastation of Hurricane Maria. Officials in Puerto Rico say the destruction has set the island back nearly 20 to 30 years – the governor…
CONTINUE READINGHurricane Harvey
Our Houston Family is hurting. WE BELONG TO EACH OTHER. LET’S SISTER UP, WARRIORS! In the aftermath of the disastrous Hurricane Harvey in Texas, at least 10 people have died; up to 30,000 Texans will likely be forced to live in shelters; and — unbelievably — the flooding is only expected to get worse.We’ve all…
CONTINUE READINGThank you, Teachers!
At Together Rising, we have deep gratitude for teachers — and all of the late-night lesson planning, early-morning grading, and all-day character building they do — to shape the little hearts and minds that will shape the world. So, one week ago, Together Rising decided to give away grants to teachers across the country who…
CONTINUE READINGRaquel Rising
Do you know someone in your life who you’d like to help get rising? Christine did, and wrote to us about her dear friend Raquel. In her words: “Raquel has been in my life since I was in the 4th grade, when she became my mom’s hairdresser. Her laugh is infectious. She has been dealt…
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