Are you:
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A formerly-incarcerated or otherwise directly impacted woman of color (including transgender and gender non-conforming women)*
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Willing to give personal testimony and speak out publicly about your experiences
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Able to volunteer up to 10 hours per month and commit to one year of membership
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Able to read and write, with basic computer skills (like email and MS Word)
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Dedicated to the empowerment and collective healing of our communities and the transformation of harmful policies that continue to endanger our communities?
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*Membership is open to all women of color, but Women on the Rise centers and prioritizes the leadership of women who are Black/ African American, or of African heritage/ from the African diaspora. We are trans-inclusive.
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Then we need you!
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To become a Women on the Rise member:
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Read and agree to the Mission, Vision, & Affirmations of Women on the Rise
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Agree to show up in business casual attire & demonstrate polite conduct, behavior and demeanor
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Attend a 1on1 with a Women on the Rise organizer within the first month of signing up to become a member (over the phone or in-person) and a quarterly orientation session
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Volunteer up to 10 hours a month to help with outreach, phone banking, presentations, actions etc.
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Agree to attend at least 6 monthly meetings per year
Benefits of being a member of Women on the Rise:
By joining Women on the Rise membership, you will be a part of a movement of women who believe in fighting for and demanding justice, dignity, and liberation for all. You will also:
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Choose and inform the campaigns we work on
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Receive a Women on the Rise T-shirt
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Receive a Membership Card (at orientation within one month of signing up)
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Receive periodic emails just for members about upcoming event, opportunities, and organizational & campaign updates
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Have the opportunity to tell your powerful story to lawmakers to enact change
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Be able to access free political education trainings (including occasional travel opportunities)
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Get connected to a national movement and community of formerly-incarcerated people, advocates, & organizers
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Have access to an advocacy team who will support you in finding resources to meet your immediate needs
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FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW TO GET STARTED TODAY!