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 winter leadership and summer camp 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, previously partnering with PPS to support their equity work.

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

The first $100 gift given to the campaign will be matched 2x thanks to Tin Shed Garden Cafe

The first 3 people to donate $100 or more on 11/1 will each receive a gift bag with Hibiscus bath bombs, lotion bar and BGR youth zine. 

The first 2 donors of $150 or more on 12/29 will receive gift baskets with tinctures, salves and bath salts.

The first 5 donors of $200+ will receive a one-hour bathhouse pass from Common Ground Wellness Cooperative

The first donor of $250+ will receive a gift certificate* to Lombard Street Tattoo

The first person to give $300+ will receive a bundle with a hoodie, a t-shirt, and a sticker pack from The Sports Bra

2 gift boxes with pothos and begonias in hand painted terra cotta pots will be given to the first two people to donate $200+ on 12/30

The first donor on 12/31 can grab a free pair of skates** from Five Stride Skate Shop

On 12/31, all gifts up to $1,000 will be matched thanks to Meat for Cats and Dogs

*Gift certificate valued at $200

**Recipient can choose any skates valued up to $200

Partner(s)

This year we are partnering with Momentum Alliance, a group whose mission is To inspire young people to realize their power individually and collectively and to mentor future social justice leaders.

We are also partnering with Holla Mentors! Their mission is to change the narrative of youth of color through culturally responsive relationships.