Outreach and Advocacy

Drawing on years of community organizing and engagement experience, Community Rising now assists communities with building long-term solutions through collaboration. 

Working alongside residents and local leadership to identify community strengths, challenges, and priorities. 

Helping organizations establish authentic relationships with residents through consistent engagement, transparency, and collaboration. 

We help communities organize productive meetings that encourage open dialogue and collective problem-solving. 

 Meeting planning
Community outreach
Agenda development
Stakeholder engagement
Facilitation support
Follow-up action planning
Resource Connection 

Environmental concerns
Water quality
Infrastructure
Housing
Education
Health initiatives
Economic development
Youth programming
Food security
Fundraising Discussions & Planning 

Identifying funding opportunities
Developing fundraising strategies
Building community partnerships
Connecting with potential sponsors
Preparing organizations before seeking grants

(Community Rising does not guarantee grant awards but helps organizations become better prepared for funding opportunities.)