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We Are Women Rising is a dedicated non-profit organization on a mission to build and sustain a thriving community.

We empower individuals through education, supportive services, and meaningful connections, enabling all people to reach their highest potent

08/28/2026

Today is ! Women-owned businesses are growing rapidly and contributing significantly to the U.S. economy, yet women entrepreneurs continue to face barriers to accessing capital. According to the 2025 Women Business Ownership Fact Sheet from NORC, women-owned businesses are substantially less likely than men-owned businesses to receive the full amount of funding they request.

Access to capital can determine whether a business can expand, hire employees, invest in resources, or pursue new opportunities. Closing this funding gap is an important step toward creating a more equitable environment for women entrepreneurs.

Women continue to demonstrate their ability to build successful businesses and strengthen communities. Ensuring they have equal access to the resources needed to grow can help their impact reach even further.

08/21/2026

Today is ! Mayo Clinic researchers are advancing tools that could help clinicians better identify Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Researchers developed tools to estimate a person’s risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease before symptoms appear. Other research identified brain activity patterns associated with nine types of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, using a single brain scan.
Researchers also evaluated an FDA-approved blood test for Alzheimer’s disease and confirmed its accuracy in patients with different levels of cognitive impairment. Together, these advances could help clinicians identify disease more efficiently and provide patients with clearer answers about their cognitive health. While these tools are not a cure for Alzheimer’s or dementia, advances in early risk assessment, brain imaging, and blood-based testing represent important progress toward earlier and more accessible diagnosis.

08/14/2026

Today is ! According to the 2025 Women Business Ownership Fact Sheet from NORC, women own approximately 13.3 million businesses and represent 45% of entrepreneurs in the United States. Since 2012, women-owned businesses have grown by 26%, outpacing overall business growth of 19%. Women entrepreneurs are also making an impact beyond business. Nearly 6 in 10 prioritize supporting a social mission, while women of color represent 47% of women entrepreneurs.

Women continue to drive innovation, economic growth, and community impact. Recognizing and supporting their leadership is essential to building a more equitable entrepreneurial landscape.

08/07/2026

Today is ! Advances in cancer detection, treatment, and survivorship care are helping more people live longer after a cancer diagnosis. While overall cancer rates are declining, some cancers are being diagnosed more frequently among people under 50, with women experiencing notable increases in several cancer types.

This progress is changing what it means to live with cancer. As survival rates improve, cancer care is increasingly extending beyond treatment to focus on helping survivors maintain their health and quality of life for years to come. For younger patients, survivorship programs can provide support for important aspects of long-term health, including fertility counseling, heart screening, and mental health care. These services recognize that being able to thrive after treatment is a priority.

As cancer survival continues to improve, the future of cancer care is moving toward a more comprehensive approach that supports patients throughout their entire lives. These advances offer hope for a future where even complex cancers can increasingly be managed as long-term conditions and where survivors can look forward to many years beyond their diagnosis.

07/31/2026

Today is ! Women are increasingly becoming entrepreneurs and business owners, yet significant disparities remain in access to the funding needed to start and grow their businesses. According to Lived Places Publishing, women owned 43% of small businesses in the United States but received only 17% of business loans approved by the Small Business Administration (SBA) in 2019.

Access to capital can determine whether a business is able to hire employees, invest in technology, expand operations, and ultimately succeed. When women entrepreneurs have less access to funding, their businesses may have fewer opportunities to reach their full potential.

These disparities highlight that entrepreneurship is not only about having a strong idea or the determination to build a business—it is also about having equitable access to the resources necessary to turn that idea into reality. Supporting women entrepreneurs and addressing barriers to funding are important steps toward creating a more equitable business landscape.

07/24/2026

Today is ! Organ donation saves lives, and women play a critical role in providing lifesaving transplants (American Heart Association, 2021; Steinman, 2006). In one national survey, women reported greater willingness than men to donate organs to both family members and strangers, and women make up about 60% of living organ donors in the United States (American Heart Association, 2021).

However, this generosity is not always reflected when women require transplants themselves. Studies have found that women may face disparities in access to organ transplantation, highlighting how gender can influence both donation patterns and healthcare outcomes. These differences are shaped by a variety of factors, including biological considerations, transplant matching practices, and social expectations surrounding caregiving (Steinman, 2006). Because women are often placed in caregiving roles within families, they may be more likely to donate organs to loved ones while receiving fewer opportunities when they become patients themselves.

Recognizing these disparities is essential to creating a more equitable healthcare system. By examining how gender influences organ donation and transplantation, we can work toward ensuring that all individuals have equal access to lifesaving treatments.

07/18/2026

We have some exciting news about the evolution of our organization! 🚀

To better serve our community, we are shifting our focus from a social action group to a direct clinical care provider.

Our advocacy efforts for systemic equality have found a powerful home. Lisa Del Sesto, MPA is now the President of CT NOW. This is where we will put all our energy into legislative action and fighting for equality. Please follow the CT Chapter of the National Organization for Women (CT NOW) to stay involved!

With advocacy moving to CT NOW, We Are Women Rising will focus entirely on its identity as a women-led organization dedicated to providing direct support and clinical services. Our mission remains focused on uplifting all people, especially marginalized groups like senior citizens, neurodivergent individuals, and individuals with disabilities.

As part of this clinical shift, we invite you to follow Rising Stars ABA. Rising Stars is proudly led by our Vice President, Raine Palladino, BCBA, LBA-NY, CT, providing high-quality, compassionate clinical care directly to families.

Thank you for rising with us through every phase of this journey. We are so proud of our roots and excited for the direct impact ahead! ✨

07/17/2026

Today is . Street harassment is a widespread issue that affects women and limits their ability to feel safe and comfortable in public spaces. According to a 2014 nationally representative survey conducted by Stop Street Harassment, 65% of women reported experiencing street harassment, including unwanted comments, following, and non-consensual touching. Street harassment can take many forms, including catcalling, sexual comments, staring, stalking, and unwanted physical contact. These experiences impact how women navigate public spaces, with many altering their routines, avoiding certain places, or changing their behavior to feel safer.

Although street harassment is often normalized or dismissed as harmless, it reflects broader issues surrounding gender inequality and the ways women experience public spaces. Organizations like Stop Street Harassment work to raise awareness, support research, and advocate for safer communities where everyone can move freely without fear of harassment.

Recognizing and addressing street harassment is an important step toward creating inclusive public spaces where women and all individuals are respected and protected.

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