The mission of WeRISE is to eradicate individual and structural racism in the greater Westerville community. This organization will lead collaborative anti-racism efforts, driving meaningful, lasting and equitable change.

WeRISE will:

·         Promote an equity and justice lens in order to dismantle systems of oppression

·         Advance collaboration with governmental entities, residents, community partners, and institutions to develop coordinated equity and justice efforts

·         Cultivate learning spaces that further racial healing and normalize a culture of equity and justice

·         Monitor outcomes to ensure the goal of racial equity and social justice is being achieved