Who we are.
RISE UP is a not-for-profit 501-c-3 organization, comprised solely of local volunteers, providing goods, services, relief resources, advocacy, and emotional/spiritual support to the impoverished of Rockaway. We are composed of several well-organized teams that have been making a significant impact on the community!
For example, the Food Resource Team has started holding a free monthly breakfast for individuals in our community, and have even expanded it to a home delivery program for those who are unable to attend! Another valuable resource is the Health and Wellness Team, which has created a Resource List of Social Services for those who may require specific types of care in our area.
In addition, RISE UP’s Clothing and Furniture Supply Team is collecting bed linens and quilts. The donations they gathered last year helped countless people, and they have been able to support those in need even more through donations of hoodies, jeans, sneakers, and other articles of clothing and footwear.
Rockaway RISE UP even includes an Employment Counseling Team that is devoted to helping those who are unemployed or underemployed in our community. They have had several one-on-one meetings with individuals in the past few months to work on résumé building, cover letter writing/editing, and practicing interview skills. They also plan on hosting an Introduction to LinkedIn workshop in the coming months.
The Behavioral Health Team provides free counseling with qualified counselors from the Mental Health Association of Essex and Morris. A new Grief Support Group meets each Wednesday evening as well.
Various Support Teams undergird the work of RISE UP. They include: The Advancement Team (fund raising), The Unmet Needs Team (local emergency relief), The Marketing Team (to get the word out), and The Finance Team(which manages our financial affairs). Together with our creative Board of Directors, RISE UP continues to address community needs and concerns.
For more information, or if you are in need of any of the services mentioned , you send can email to riseuprockaway@gmail.com or call our hotline at: 973-747-7478
If you're interested in being part of the RISE UP volunteer team and/or you would like to make a sponsorship donation, please complete the e-mail inquiry below.
For example, the Food Resource Team has started holding a free monthly breakfast for individuals in our community, and have even expanded it to a home delivery program for those who are unable to attend! Another valuable resource is the Health and Wellness Team, which has created a Resource List of Social Services for those who may require specific types of care in our area.
In addition, RISE UP’s Clothing and Furniture Supply Team is collecting bed linens and quilts. The donations they gathered last year helped countless people, and they have been able to support those in need even more through donations of hoodies, jeans, sneakers, and other articles of clothing and footwear.
Rockaway RISE UP even includes an Employment Counseling Team that is devoted to helping those who are unemployed or underemployed in our community. They have had several one-on-one meetings with individuals in the past few months to work on résumé building, cover letter writing/editing, and practicing interview skills. They also plan on hosting an Introduction to LinkedIn workshop in the coming months.
The Behavioral Health Team provides free counseling with qualified counselors from the Mental Health Association of Essex and Morris. A new Grief Support Group meets each Wednesday evening as well.
Various Support Teams undergird the work of RISE UP. They include: The Advancement Team (fund raising), The Unmet Needs Team (local emergency relief), The Marketing Team (to get the word out), and The Finance Team(which manages our financial affairs). Together with our creative Board of Directors, RISE UP continues to address community needs and concerns.
For more information, or if you are in need of any of the services mentioned , you send can email to riseuprockaway@gmail.com or call our hotline at: 973-747-7478
If you're interested in being part of the RISE UP volunteer team and/or you would like to make a sponsorship donation, please complete the e-mail inquiry below.
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