Westside Rising is a nonprofit entity established by a coalition of community organizations and leaders that work together to provide opportunities for collaboration, capacity-building, leadership development, organizing, and civic engagement.
O
UR MISSION is to engage and unite a network of local residents and organizations through training and capacity-building to leverage our collective power and shape our communities.
We work to build a just, livable and vibrant Greater West Side.
WR Advisory Leader
" I've learned so much about the community, organizing and just being a leader that people can trust because of WESTSIDE RISING."
WR Trainee and Resident
“There are a few organizations and organizational leaders that got their start from being in WESTSIDE RISING’s training, I know I did.”
WR Youth Ambassador
"As a Youth Ambassador, I have learned how important it is to learn about my community and where I come from. I know that I am important and that there are possibilities in everyone coming together to build a better community."
