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About
Maji Rising exists to ignite the power within our community, so that every person can receive healthcare in the way they need it: rooted in dignity, informed by culture, and responsive to their lived experiences.
Our Vision is a world where healthcare flows like water - equitable, accessible, and guided by the strength and wisdom of our communities.
"Maji"
Water
Rising
comes from the
Swahili word for water.
symbolizes life, renewal, healing & connection across cultures.
is to awaken, to elevate with culture rooted in the center.
represents healing waters rising together.
Our Mission
To create a community of holistic care, and through education, empower individuals to seek better outcomes for themselves and build a village of wellness inside our safety nets.
Our Vision
Create a just future by fostering traditions of care to inspire communities of healing, and wellness.
Our Values
Justice | Celebrate | Healing
Trusting Relationships | Compassion | Education
Maji Rising is based in Spokane, Washington, with a mission to cultivate a community of holistic care that empowers individuals to seek better outcomes for themselves. With a vision firmly set on creating a more equitable future, Maji Rising aims to foster the traditions of lineage-based health care, establishing a transformative community dedicated to healing and promoting overall well-being.
Together with our partner organization, Take Up the Cause, we form Beloved Kijiji - this unique project will encompass a harmonious blend of mixed-use housing, education, and healthcare services, catering specifically to the diverse needs of Spokane residents and neighbors. Inspired by the Swahili word for village, Beloved Kijiji represents a space where individuals can unite, celebrate and thrive collectively.
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Take Up the Cause is a nonprofit organization formed to bring service-enriched affordable housing to East Central and other disinvested communities in Spokane. The Cause we Take Up is to uplift and stabilize the East Central Community, to help residents take control of their lives by taking the next step from homelessness to renting, from renting to ownership, and from ownership to supporting others in their community.​
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Quick Look at Beloved Kijiji:
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What: A 72-unit mixed used affordable, inclusive housing community focused on meeting the needs of underrepresented people in the areas of healthcare, early learning, financial, and family services.
Where: The exact location is yet to be determined and the project will be located in the East Central Neighborhood of Spokane, Washington.
When: Due to federal funding cuts, our timeline is evolving. More details soon!
"Not everything that is faced can be changed; but nothing can be changed until it is faced."
James Baldwin
