Southwest Washington Communities United for Change is a grassroots 501(c)4 led by BIPOC community. We understand the importance of direct action and commUNITY voice. We move UNITED in solidarity and reciprocity for BIPOC and marginalized people living in SW Washington.
Our Mission
Our Mission
Our Mission
SWCUC is a grassroots, social justice, and community-based non-profit organization that came together to support BIPOC and marginalized community members to dismantle systems of oppression and support Southwest Washington community members in strength and solidarity through civic engagement.
We Envision
Our Mission
Our Mission
BIPOC and marginalized community with the POWER to hold our local and regional institutions accountable to its constituents. BIPOC and marginalized community who recognize their innate leadership abilities. BIPOC and marginalized community with working relationships that will lead to institutional and political support and leadership roles for our vulnerable community members.
Our Values
Our Mission
Our Values
- Community
- Grass-roots driven organizing
- Unity
- Solidarity
- Community
- Education
- Support
- Outreach
- Democratic Sustainability
- Honesty
- Transparency
Current Initiatives
Defund and Demilitarize the Police, Invest in Community
From over-incarceration to police brutality, the U.S. law enforcement system actively harms BIPOC and other marginalized communities. We demand our local governments defund and demilitarize the police and put that money toward community instead.
Redistricting
With new demographic information from the 2020 Census, Washington is redrawing election maps. SW Washington BIPOC communities deserve a voice in this process.
Vancouver Voting Districts
Vancouver, WA currently votes for elected offices at-large. We want Vancouver to transition to voting districts, ensuring representation from and for all Vancouver communities.
Universal Healthcare for Washington State
Learn more at wholewashington.org.
Our PEople
Charmaine Crossley - She/Her/Hers
Board Chair
C.J. Walker
Tyrese Hollingsworth
Tyrese Hollingsworth
Board Vice Chair
Organizer
Tyrese Hollingsworth
Tyrese Hollingsworth
Tyrese Hollingsworth
Board Treasurer
Organizer
Amaria Grinds
Tyrese Hollingsworth
Amaria Grinds
Board Vice Treasurer
Ophelia Noble
Essence Brown-Etherly
Amaria Grinds
Civic Engagement Outreach Director
Essence Brown-Etherly
Essence Brown-Etherly
Essence Brown-Etherly
Organizer
Zanayah Briggs
Essence Brown-Etherly
Essence Brown-Etherly
Organizer
Amiyah Brox
Amiyah Brox
Amiyah Brox
Organizer
Organizational Partners
The Noble Foundation
The Noble Foundation provides nonprofit infrastructure for its BIPOC-led sister organizations in Southwest Washington, namely Southwest Washington Communities United for Change and Our Place Nuestra Casa Multicultural Center. This includes grant writing and accounting, among other services.
Learn more at thenoblefoundation.org.
Our Place Nuestra Casa Multicultural Center
Our Place Nuestra Casa provides support to BIPOC and all vulnerable community members living in Clark and Cowlitz County. They are rooted in services, support, and empowering community.
Learn more at thenoblefoundation.org/our-place-nuestra-casa.