On Thursday, we celebrated the conclusion of another successful Rising Fellowship. Congratulations to Rosalie Diaz, Erin Meechan, Amber Cook, and Ruja Bista! From July to September, these Fellows studied the history and technique of community organizing and issue advocacy. They learned about local and state civics. They attended town halls, canvassed for renters’ rights, and registered voters. They built
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Ruja Bista Hi, I’m Ruja. I’ve been an international student from Nepal, and I’ve been in Oregon since 2022. I currently live in Tigard, but my classmates and colleagues at PCC come from all over the Metro area. They inspired me to apply for the Rising Fellowship and work to serve the people of East
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This May, we have the opportunity to directly impact our communities, from street conditions to the safety of our neighborhoods and the quality of education for our children. We urge you to vote “YES” on the following ballot measures: Yes for Portland Fix Our Street Measure 26-245. Portlanders can continue investing in better, safer streets
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Be a Rising Fellow! Apply now! Are you passionate about working towards socio-economic justice in your community? Would you like to develop the skills that support movements, pressure the powerful, and deliver good policies and change for the people? Do you want to explore a career in community organizing or political advocacy? If so, the
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URGENT: Tell legislators to support expungement! Please email your legislators ASAP and tell them to vote YES on HB 4097! With the legislative session ending next week, Oregon House Bill 4097 is stalled in the Ways & Means committee. We must pass this bill to streamline the expungement process and stop old fines and fees from holding
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Are you our next Field Manager? Are you passionate about community engagement and eager to make a real impact? East County Rising seeks a dynamic and dedicated Field Manager to join our team. As Field Manager, you’ll be the heartbeat of our community organizing efforts, driving voter registration, education, and mobilization programs. If you’re inspired
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Empowering East Multnomah, One Endorsement at a Time. In the spirit of inclusivity, the East County Rising Summit 2023 was a transformative event that brought together over 175 organizers, parents, renters, small business owners, students, volunteers, policymakers, and advocates across East Multnomah County for a day of action and movement-building. Held last October 14, 2023
