Friday, August 27, 2021 4th Friday Festival Come meet WeRISE staff and friends this Friday, August 27th from 6-9 at Westerville’s 4th Friday festival. As you stroll along Uptown’s streets, stop by, grab some treats and learn how WeRISE works Read more…
Friday, August 27, 2021 4th Friday Festival Come meet WeRISE staff and friends this Friday, August 27th from 6-9 at Westerville’s 4th Friday festival. As you stroll along Uptown’s streets, stop by, grab some treats and learn how WeRISE works Read more…
On August 5, leaders from WeRISE, City of Westerville, Westerville Pubic Library, and Westerville City Schools met to discuss how to move towards racial equity in Westerville. Pictured here from left to right: Renée Thompson, WeRISE Executive Director Aneeza Pasha-Stamm, Read more…
We are thrilled to announce the hiring of our very first executive director, Renée Thompson. Renée brings tremendous experience, skill, and leadership to this role. Her multi-sector experience and enthusiasm for social justice will allow WeRISE to take the next Read more…
Pride month is celebrated every June in recognition and in honor of the LGBTQ+ community. WeRISE for Greater Westerville stands with and in support of the LGBTQ+ community. We recognize the ongoing struggle against discrimination and injustice experienced in the Read more…
WeRISE is celebrating Thursday’s news that Juneteenth is now a recognized Federal holiday, while understanding that without racial justice through legislative and policy changes, and economic and political equity, such federal recognition is merely another hollow symbolic gesture. On this Read more…
WeRISE for Greater Westerville is celebrating another step to support social justice as President Joe Biden signed the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act. This act is in response to a sharp increase in violence against Asian Americans during the pandemic. Our Read more…
Today marks one year since the murder of George Floyd. Within this year we have seen businesses step up, organizations step up, and individuals step up to ensure the safety of black people. We witnessed protests all around the world Read more…
NOTE: Due to logistical concerns, this event is being postponed until 2022. Thank you for your understanding! ___ Celebrate the 156th anniversary of the end of slavery in the United States and be a part of the racial equity movement. Read more…
All community members are invited to march together from Westerville South High School to City Hall, where students and community members will speak. Location: Starts at Westerville South High School then proceeds to City Hall at 21 S State St Read more…