Tag: RISE
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As holiday nears, RISE looks to fill Thanksgiving baskets for families in need
More than 1,000 baskets full of Thanksgiving dinner fixings were distributed to needy families by RISE last year, and with the holiday less than one month away, demand for baskets has not diminished. That’s why RISE, which is a private, nonprofit social service agency serving residents of Hightstown and East Windsor, is asking for help…
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Rise celebrates rebranding of thrift shop
Rise, a nonprofit providing social services in the Hightstown/East Windsor area, has completed extensive renovations and a complete redesign of their Rise Thrift Store. Originally constructed in 1930 as the home of the Hightstown Gazette, the building has significant historical value to the borough, according to information provided by Rise. On July 14, 2005, the…
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Social services agency RISEs to the occasion during 2021
To say that RISE has risen to the occasion, as the social service agency’s name suggests, would be an understatement – whether it is giving out more backpacks to students, or more food to their families. Much of the increase in demand for help from RISE has predictably been driven by the COVID-19 pandemic, according…
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The Fund for Women and Girls of the Princeton Area Community Foundation awards $325,000 to local nonprofits
The Fund for Women and Girls of the Princeton Area Community Foundation has awarded a record $325,000 in grants to local nonprofit organizations. This funding is the largest amount awarded in any cycle of the fund’s more than 20-year history and includes a first-time award for the Liz Gray Erickson Memorial Grant, a 3-year grant…
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Volunteers glean apples at Lee Turkey Farm for distribution in Thanksgiving baskets
PHOTOS COURTESY OF FARMERS AGAINST HUNGER Volunteers gleaned 8,000 pounds of apples at Lee Turkey Farm in East Windsor on Nov. 9. New Jersey Farmers Against Hunger will pack apples, along with other produce, in Thanksgiving bags for delivery to hunger relief agencies, food pantries and soup kitchens next week. Items will be delivered to…
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Diversified Rack & Shelving donates $10K to area service organizations
Diversified Rack & Shelving partnered with East Windsor Mayor Janice S. Mironov to present $10,000 in donations to four community organizations: $2,500 to RISE Community Service Partnership to support their food distribution program; $2,500 to Mercer County Meals on Wheels; $2,500 to Jewish Family & Children’s Service for their mobile food truck; and $2,500 to…
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Thanksgiving basket drive helps families enjoy the holiday
There are few things more satisfying for families than to sit down at the table and watch while the master carver – whether it’s dad, mom or someone else – takes apart the Thanksgiving turkey. But for many families, it’s just a dream – unless someone steps forward to pack a basket or a box…
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Former IBEW union hall becomes new office location for Rise
Rise, a nonprofit providing social services in the Hightstown/East Windsor area, celebrated the grand opening of its new home office location with a ribbon cutting ceremony and housewarming party. Attendees on Oct. 14 included clients, board members, donor partners and local artists. The mayors of two municipalities served by Rise, Larry Quattrone of Hightstown and…
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Thousands attend Rise Latino Festival
The 8th Annual Latino Festival held by Rise drew a crowd of more than 3,000 people on Aug. 21, a record number of attendees visiting Rocky Point Park in Hightstown for the event. Festivalgoers enjoyed food provided by local vendors, live music, performances by local artists, and works of art that celebrated the culture and…