Building a Just, Livable & Vibrant Greater Westside

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. We work to activate an own-grown base of leaders that authentically represents the best interest of Chicago’s Westside communities.

Our 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 activate an own-grown base of leaders that authentically represents the best interest of Chicago’s Westside communities. We provide information, resources, issue education, engagement activities, organizing training, and opportunities for collective action to build and exercise power in Westside communities.

We work to build a just, livable and vibrant Greater West Side.

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Events

Testimonies

“WESTSIDE RISING share openly and freely with the spirit of collaboration, that’s why I trust them.” WR Resident Leader

At a Glance

A Message From Pastor Chris Harris About Youth Violence In Chicago’s Downtown Area