Brown Girl Rise

Mission

We cultivate solidarity between girls & non-binary femmes of the Global Majority. We are an intergenerational BIPOC sisterhood reclaiming connection to body, community, land, health, and creativity to cultivate a just future where we rise together.

Bottom Line for Portland

Donating to BGR supports the next generation of leaders and change-makers in the Portland metro area. Our programs build joy and confidence in our youth while simultaneously uplifting their incredible expertise so they can become leaders in their community. We are seen as experts in anti-racist and feminist work in Portland, partnering with PPS to support their equity work and offer other community trainings on topics from youth advocacy to white allyship.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

BGR was created in our nation’s whitest city as a space for girls and femmes to build the knowledge and resources to rise together toward self-determination and equity. Our youth advisory board, horizontal leadership structure, and Black- and parent-led organization ensures that decision making happens with all voices being heard.

Incentives

Holistic healing center, Common Ground Wellness Cooperative, will provide the first 10 donors of $200+ with passes to their relaxing soaking pool and dry cedar sauna!

The first $1,500 donated to Brown Girl Rise via the Give!Guide will be MATCHED thanks to a generous donation from Five Stride Skate Shop and Meat for Cats and Dogs!

The first 25 donors of $100 will be invited to join Emilly Prado for a zine workshop in person at IPRC in January!

4 donors on December 1 will receive a complimentary ride bracelet from Oaks Park!

The first $250 given on December 31 will be DOUBLE MATCHED thanks to Tin Shed Garden Cafe!

Partner(s)

The Sports Bra is holding a fundraising event for BGR on Sunday, November 5 from 5-9PM! 5% of all sales and 25% of specialty drink sales go towards BGR's Give!Guide goal!