Tag: Rise Thrift Store
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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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Junior League of Greater Princeton invites women to join its volunteer mission
The Junior League of Greater Princeton (JLGP) is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Since its founding in 1921, the JLGP has a long tradition of service and philanthropy in Mercer County and Bucks County, identifying…
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The Rise Pantry: Follow that Milk
Milk is a favored but sometimes limited commodity at the Rise Pantry. The USDA provides milk to be distributed to Rise-registered families who meet the in-need requirements. Whenever there is extra, additional clients at the pantry benefit, but lately, an unexpected windfall of milk has appeared. How? Repurposing. Approximately 40% of students enrolled in the…