About Us
Our Beliefs
We promote principles of democracy: inclusion, respect, equity and the health of our planet. Truth Matters!
Based in Park Ridge, IL
All are welcome and encouraged to join us!
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How You Can Get Involved
Join us in support of the principles of democracy! Request to receive Action Notices by emailing actionridge2017@gmail.com. Then, join us at General Meetings, which usually convene on the second Thursday of the month. See “Meetings” for dates & details.
Connect with Others
Join our Facebook group to connect with people in the community and stay up-to-date on events & issues.
Educate Yourself
Join the Action Ridge Diversity Discussion Group to participate in engaging monthly discussions. Check out “Meetings & Minutes” for details on upcoming meetings. For more information contact us at actionridge2017@gmail.com.
Take Action!
We’ll help you find ways to get things done! Whether that is writing letters, making calls to public officials, attending marches or supporting other organizations– we will connect you with ways to make a difference.
News
Recent Causes
- Policing and Criminal Justice Update ~ October 2021In a conversation with Chief Kaminski, Action Ridge Policing and Criminal Justice Committee Chair Alissa Goldwasser learned that the PRPD has made nine new hires this year, replacing officers who have retired or left the department. Whereas finding qualified candidates had been challenging a year ago, the department has been successful recently, hiring officers withContinue reading “Policing and Criminal Justice Update ~ October 2021”
- October General Meeting ~ Wednesday 11/3 at 7:00Please join us and invite a friend to come in person to our October general meeting at 7:00 next Wednesday, 10/6 in the lower level of the Park Ridge Community Church. Masks and distancing will be required to meet in person or you can attend virtually. Email actionridge 2017@gmail.com to request a Zoom link. MarkContinue reading “October General Meeting ~ Wednesday 11/3 at 7:00”
- Action Ridge Presents on Affordable Housing to Palatine LWVAction Ridge members Nan Parson and Kristin Berg joined the Palatine area League of Women Voters via Zoom on October 13, 2021 to share the grass roots efforts Action Ridge has engaged in to address obstacles to securing affordable housing, including data gathering, meeting with local officials, and influencing community members in Park Ridge. AContinue reading “Action Ridge Presents on Affordable Housing to Palatine LWV”
