About Sheridan Rising Together for Equity

Founded in 2017 by Indira Guzman, Sheridan Rising is composed of residents of the City of Sheridan organizing to improve health equity, access to inclusive systems, and empower underserved residents. Our vision includes: 

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Strong Schools

Sheridan's school district prioritizes students and their families and gives the resources and support to co-create pathways to student success, both in and outside of school, supports teachers and has teacher and family involvement in creating solutions for the community

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Representative Government

Community-designed, diverse government systems and institutions are continuously improved by the community, centering BIPOC and folks who have been historically marginalized to bring about equity and inclusion. 

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Economic Justice & Resources

Sheridan's community resource center and supportive community empower the workforce to flourish with stable, fulfilling and rewarding economic opportunities for all, increasing financial security. 

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Affordable Housing

Cultural diversity is preserved through beautiful, affordable, clean, and safe housing, increased homeownership, community-owned land and resources, and landlords respect tenants and renters know their rights. 

 

Green Transportation

In Sheridan, you feel safe, and there are open spaces to enjoy the outdoors and take advantage of clean (green) transportation, whether cycling, taking light rail, or walking.

 

Farms & Fresh Food

The community has self-sustaining gathering spaces with an accessible community marketplace, farms for growing food, and art. 

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Recreation & Culture

Sheridan residents teach, learn, and grow in our inclusive and creative recreational, artistic, and cultural spaces. 

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Health Care

Sheridan's abundant health care systems remove barriers and give residents full access to high-quality health services, resources and choices for healthy lives.