Mission: Through community partnerships and direct services, we assist local families and individuals in recovering from setbacks and achieving their full potential.
Results: We spent a lot of time this year fundraising to offset recent budget cuts, in an effort to prevent a reduction in our services. We are anticipating a need for some capital expenditures, including a new industrial freezer for our Rise Food Pantry.
Target demographics: Individuals and families who are in need in the East Windsor-Hightstown community.
Geographic areas served: Eastern Mercer County New Jersey
Programs: Rise Food Pantry
Greater Goods Thrift Store
Summer H.E.L.P. (Hightstown-East Windsor Learning Partners) Program
Annual Health and Wellness Fair
MLK Sleepy Time Pajama Drive
Adopt a Family and Holiday Gift Program
Holiday Food Drives
Rise to the Task Community Supper
Coat Drive
Safe Dates
I have worked in the Summer HELP program provided by this organization for the past four summers. It is such a great experience to work with the children of the community and provide for them a fun and safe summer. The opportunity to interact with them and leave with a positive experience leaves me feeling great about my job. I truly am thankful that this organization can provide this service to the community and I hope it will continue for many years to come.