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:

Special Event: A Conversation About Political Grief on Nov. 3, 6-7:30pm at Grace United Church of Christ (25 E. 2nd Street). The event is free but registration is requested for planning purposes.
Come to the Rise Up Frederick Monthly Meeting on November 10, 6 - 7:30pm, at 15 W Church St.
Join the RUF Federal Workforce Advocates workgroup for this gathering to support Federal workers on November 19, 4:00-5:00pm.
Donate to our Baby Shower Drive supporting local immigrant families.
Check out these resources from our Power of the Purse work group to find alternatives to Amazon, Target and Walmart.
Are you a displaced federal worker, or is someone you know? Contact our Federal Workforce group, they'd love to hear from you to find out more about your needs and connect you with resources! Also, check out the excellent list of resources on the work group page.
Go to the website: 5calls.org . Sign in and select an issue. They provide a suggested script. Go to the phone numbers for your US Senators and Representative. If their office is closed, leave a message. Otherwise wait to speak to a person. You can easily make 3 calls in 3 minutes or less.
Get insight into the current political situation from an historical perspective by checking out Heather Cox Richardson's Letters from an American.