Welcome to the Rise & Rally Campaign

For the past six years, &Rise has been a sanctuary for women and girls seeking healing, community, and empowerment. Whether you have attended our groups, shared our posts, or supported us from afar, you are consistently the reason that we are still here.

Right now, our community is growing faster than ever, but this economic climate has hit us hard. Major grant funding has been slashed or discontinued for almost everything we do. Mental health, women, girls, domestic violence and sexual assault funding has all been hit and we are feeling the effects, leaving us with a 40% drop in grant revenue this year alone.

We are doing everything we can to bridge the widening gap, but the reality is stark: without steady funding, we face the heartbreaking possibility of cutting back the very services these women rely on.

Why Your Monthly Support Matters

When you become a recurring donor, you give us the financial predictability we need to keep our doors open and our services free and accessible. 100% of your donation goes directly toward keeping women afloat during the most challenging moments of their lives. Here is the reality of what it takes to sustain our work:

$700 covers the complete cost of a life-changing counseling journey for one woman.
Support groups are consistently at maximum capacity (we run 12 groups per week), proving how vital these safe spaces are.
Youth programs that served over 1100+ students this year alone, and the demand has grown exponentially.

Choose How You Want to Rise With Us

Join the Rise and Rally (Monthly Giving): By clicking the "Monthly" tab above, you provide the steady, predictable foundation we need to survive this economic storm. Even $10 or $20 a month ensures a woman doesn't lose her support system.

Other Ways to Make an Impact Today:

One-Time Gift: Prefer a one-time donation? Select the "One-time" tab above.
Wear Your Support: Purchase our custom bracelets made by survivors, for survivors on our website.
Multiply Your Impact: Pitch a workplace fundraiser to your employer or match your donation.
Give Your Time: We are always looking for passionate volunteers. Contact us at www.womenrisechicago.org to get involved!

True to our name, we have every intention to rise above these financial hurdles, but we cannot do it alone. It takes an entire community to uplift a movement. Thank you for standing with us, believing in our mission, and helping women rise.

With love and gratitude,

The &Rise Team

www.womenrisechicago.org

The Rise & Rally

Rallying for Survivors, Rising for Healing

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