Rise Up Frederick

A women-led grassroots organization that connects like-minded people in Frederick County who want to protect our Democracy and our hard-won freedoms.

Mission

We oppose the dismantling of our Democracy and the erasure of our traditional American values. We insist that our local, state and national leaders defend our Constitutional processes, demand honesty and accountability in government, and protect equal rights for all. Rise Up Frederick is a women-led grassroots organization that connects like-minded people in Frederick County who want to protect our Democracy and our hard-won freedoms. Join our movement today!

Rise Up Frederick meets monthly in Frederick, MD. The workgroups meet in between those meetings. Join the email newsletter to get updates on events, action items, and other highlights. Join the Facebook Group to chat with other members, share ideas, and get inspiration.

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Take Action

Simple actions you can do to make a difference:

Join Rise Up for a Candlelight Vigil for SA and Human Trafficking Survivors on November 24, 6:00 pm at Frederick City Hall Park, 101 N. Court St. During this time together, we will hear about our need as a community to remember those who have survived SA and human trafficking. Niki Thrash, Executive Director of Heartly House will be one of the speakers.
Join the vigil, In this Together: Healing and Hope in Divisive Times, on November 30, 6:30-7:15 pm, Frederick City Hall Park, 101 N. Court St. This vigil will acknowledge the grief we are experiencing in our country and families. Speakers include Mayor Michael O’Connor and Kendra Speicher- Eisenstark, a therapist working with the topic of political grief.
Join the monthly meeting for a "Buy Nothing" Holiday Bazaar and Party on December 8, 6 - 7:30pm, at 15 W Church St.
Donate or volunteer for the Food Distribution Event at the Asian American Center of Frederick (AACF) on December 13, exact time is TBD, 45 E All Saints St. Rise Up has been invited to join AACF in providing funds to purchase food for 100 immigrant families. Our gift of $1500 will enable the Center to purchase culturally appropriate groceries – ingredients that honor their traditions, support their health, and help them feel at home in our community. Volunteers will be needed to help distribute the food. Bring cash or check donations to the December 8 party.
Read over the Political Grief slides from the November 3 Special Event.
Donate to our Baby Shower Drive supporting local immigrant families.
Order a Rise Up shirt or sweatshirt from Custom Imprints.