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Rising Fellows Appreciation

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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Be a Rising Fellow. Apply now!

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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Are you our next Field Manager?

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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Summit Recap

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

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