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2025 marks the 4th iteration of the Rise Up conference, and we are thrilled by its growing resonance within our community. Joined by hundreds of partners committed to eradicating racism and promoting equity by digging into our values, we envision an action-oriented day filled with forward momentum that will challenge, inspire, and ultimately catalyze change. Join us as we embark on this transformative journey, where each step forward has the potential to spark a ripple effect of compassion and action. What actions will you take that will help shape the narrative of justice and equity? Join us at Rise Up: What Now - Our Values in Action to find out.

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RISE UP 2025 THEME: WHAT NOW- OUR VALUES IN ACTION

Penny Lane Centers, a pioneering organization dedicated to empowering marginalized communities, is pleased to announce the call for proposals for the "Rise Up: What Now - Our Values in Action" conference. Rooted in the belief that our values are a powerful tool to guide our actions for social change, this conference endeavors to provide a platform where voices often marginalized or unheard can resonate and inspire action.

In a world inundated with narratives of hate and exclusion, the Rise Up conference stands as a beacon of hope and resilience. Just as our values helped shape us as children, those same values now inspire us to action as we work towards serving all marginalized populations. Our current political climate is compelling us to do more, be more, and be better. The values we hold will lead us to doing the right thing for all people.

For over five decades, Penny Lane has been an agency of action. Our core values—community, collaboration, and commitment—have moved us to advocate for those whose voices often go unheard. Through these values, Penny Lane continues to transform lives as we take a stand and declare what we believe in. From providing sanctuary for young women exiting the juvenile justice system to spearheading initiatives for racial justice, Penny Lane embodies the ethos of listening, learning, and lifting others up. Through the Rise Up conference, we aim to amplify this ethos by inviting individuals and organizations to share their values and actions with courage, resilience, and solidarity. So join us September 24th at the California Endowment!