Our hearts go out to Ta’Kiya Young and her loved ones. Our community has lost another mother, relative, and friend. How many more Black lives must we see leave us? How many excuses are we going to give those who are supposed to serve and protect our communities? Serve and Read more…
Join us to celebrate Juneteenth with performances, kids activities, music and more! Date: Saturday, June 24 Time: 12-4pm Location: Alum Creek Park North Address: 221 West Main St, Westerville, OH 43081 For vendor and participation inquiries, please contact: weriseforgw@gmail.com. In partnership with Otterbein University. Performances & activities: – DJ TeeFy Read more…
Read the book Under the Skin: The Hidden Toll of Racism on American Lives and on the Health of Our Nation, then get together to discuss it. Wednesday, February 22 (6-9pm) at Westerville Public Library– Discuss epigraph, chapters 1 and 2 Wednesday, March 1 (6-9pm) at Westerville Public Library – Discuss chapters 3-4 Read more…
Date: February 9, 2023 Time: 6pm Location: The Point at Otterbein University Address: 60 Collegeview Road Westerville, OH 43081 Produced by Harpo Productions from executive producers Oprah Winfrey, Terry Wood and Catherine Cyr. Directed by OSCAR®-nominated and Emmy® award winning director Yance Ford, with producer Kate Bolger. THE COLOR OF Read more…
We hosted a reflective session based on the Coping Mechanisms exhibit at the Westerville Library on November 22. A mental health counselor from Kaleidoscope Youth Center facilitated the conversation around intersectionality and mental health for BIPOC communities in central Ohio. A short film from the exhibit was also shown that Read more…
The WeRISE for Greater Westerville board and Otterbein University are excited to invite you to Coping Mechanisms event: Art at the Intersection of Racism and Mental Health. Video credit: Ezekiel Hannon and Down and Out Media Hours Monday-Friday 8am-4pm Saturday-Sunday 1pm-4pm Closed Holidays Location The Miller Gallery 33 Collegeview Rd, Westerville, Read more…
Have a blast at our freedom celebration with performances, kids activities, raffles, giveaways, DJ TeeF on the 1s and 2s and more! Date: June 18, 2022 Time: 12-4pm Location: Alum Creek Park North Amphitheater Address: 221 W Main St, Westerville, OH 43081 Support Black Businesses with these food trucks and Read more…
Join us at 4th Friday Stop by our booth in Uptown Westerville on October 22 from 6-9pm! Meet our Executive Director, Vashitta Johnson, and Board President, Dr. Tiyi Morris Buy a WeRISE T-shirt for $25 (cash and venmo accepted) Learn more about our upcoming community event and how to get involved Read more…
In October 2021, WeRISE was named the recipient for 100 Women of Westerville’s fall funds to help further our mission of transforming Westerville through racial justice. 100 Women of Westerville is a giving circle with a shared goal of helping strengthen and enrich Westerville and the surrounding areas. Each member 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 collaboratively with local partners to further equity and justice efforts Read more…