NJ Rise

10/28/2026

This Thursday, join the NJ Dept of Labor for an informative webinar offered in both English & Spanish highlighting the work rights of in-home worker. Learn more as both an employer and an employee!

Do you work in someone’s home? Do you employ someone in your home?

Nannies, house cleaners, and home care workers have legal protections in New Jersey under the Domestic Workers’ Bill of Rights. Join NJDOL and the National Domestic Workers Alliance (NDWA) for a free webinar:

📅 Thursday, October 29th, 7:30pm – 9pm
🖥️ Online via Zoom

For more information or to register:

English: https://bit.ly/4scTxDM
Espãnol: https://bit.ly/4eAYws1

10/27/2026

Savings so good, they’re SPOOKY 👻 All this week, Halloween is on sale Buy One Get TWO FREE at Rise Thrift Store! New items have just arrived so hurry in for the best selection at the deepest discount all season! No tricks, just treats in store for you! 🎃

10/25/2026

🦃💙 HELP RISE PUT THANKSGIVING ON THE TABLE FOR 1,000 LOCAL FAMILIES!

Our annual Thanksgiving Food Drive is underway, and we need your help! This year, Rise hopes to distribute 1,000 Thanksgiving Food Baskets to local families so they can enjoy a holiday meal filled with comfort, connection, and gratitude.

Here’s how you can make a difference:

🥫 DROP OFF DONATIONS at the Rise Pantry or Rise Thrift Store during regular business hours.

🛒 SHOP VIRTUALLY through our Rise Virtual Pantry! You can purchase food and essentials on behalf of Rise Pantry to help us stock our shelves and prepare for the season of giving at https://njrise.org/virtual-pantry

Every donation, big or small, brings us one step closer to our goal. Together, we can help make Thanksgiving a little brighter for our neighbors in need. 💙
Thank you for showing up for our community!

10/24/2026

DID YOU KNOW? YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR CASH BENEFITS WHEN LIFE HAPPENS.

Most New Jersey workers are covered by programs that can help replace lost wages when you need to step away from work to care for yourself or someone you love.
You may qualify for up to 85% of your average weekly wages, up to a maximum benefit amount, when you need time away from work to:

💙 Care for your own or a loved one’s physical or mental health
🤰 Recover from pregnancy and childbirth
👶 Bond with a new child
💜 Cope with domestic or sexual violence

Depending on your situation, your job may also be protected under state and/or federal law. You don’t have to navigate life’s unexpected moments alone. Learn about eligibility, current benefit limits, and how to apply online.

🔗 Visit: https://myleavebenefits.nj.gov

New Jersey's Temporary Disability and Family Leave insurance programs - get more information, check claim status, or apply for benefits.

10/23/2026

💻 Help Rise Connect Our Community Through Technology! 💙

Rise is looking for donations of desktop computers or laptops to support our important work with local individuals and families! We’re hoping to collect 8 computers to help equip our case managers, support our Rise Pantry operations, and provide technology for our English as a Second Language (ELL) classes.

To meet our needs, donated computers must be capable of running Windows 11 and have the following minimum specifications:

💻 Processor: Intel Core i7 or better
⚡ Memory (RAM): 16 GB or more
💾 Storage: 256 GB or more

Have a computer to donate or know a business that might? We’d love to hear from you! Please reach out to Rise to discuss your donation. Together, we can put technology to work for our community. 💙

10/22/2026

Sweet Treats, Big Dreams! Support Our Rising Stars Dance Program! 💙🧁

Our talented young dancers are putting their creativity to work outside the studio with a special bake sale benefiting Rise’s Rising Stars dance program! Every order helps support our young performers as they continue learning, growing, building confidence, and discovering the joy of dance. 💃✨

Ready to satisfy your sweet tooth while supporting a great cause? Place your order through November 15th and help our Rising Stars shine even brighter! Your support means so much to these young dancers and helps us continue creating opportunities for children in our community.

🍪 Place your order here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdQ-kR67Vao8ltkurzn2ZF_2xjAxfhZ91ieUDfCZy-ihfwKTw/viewform

Thank you for supporting our Rising Stars! Because every great performance starts with a community that believes in its young people! 💙🌟

10/21/2026

Your everyday grocery run can do a little extra good this October! Through Stop & Shop’s Community Bag Program, Rise has been selected as a featured nonprofit at the Stop & Shop located at 1600 Perrineville Road in Monroe Township, NJ.

Here’s how you can help: the next time you shop at this location, purchase a participating Community Bag, and a donation will go toward supporting Rise and the vital programs and services we provide to local individuals and families. It’s a simple way to turn an everyday errand into an opportunity to give back! 💙

A heartfelt thank-you to Stop & Shop for helping make community support part of the everyday shopping experience. Every little act of generosity helps us continue making a difference for our neighbors!

10/20/2026

Last week, we welcomed our friends from AmeriHealth to the Rise Pantry for a day of volunteering! Their team helped stock shelves, clean, and organize our space to ensure we were ready to open our doors and serve our neighbors.

Volunteers are an essential part of Rise’s mission. Their time, dedication, and generosity help us continue providing vital resources and services to individuals and families throughout our community.

Want to get involved? We’d love to have you join our team! Whether you’re interested in volunteering at the Rise Pantry, Rise Thrift Store, or elsewhere within our organization, there are many ways to make an impact. Explore our volunteer opportunities at https://njrise.org/volunteer and click “All Opportunities” to find the right fit for you!

10/19/2026

Support Rise at this year’s Turkey Trot! Sign up to run for a cause, and your registration fees go directly towards the vital social services that Rise provides. 🏃‍♂️ 🦃

BENEFICIARY SPOTLIGHT: We are proud to support the work of NJ Rise! Rise is a center of social support in central New Jersey, focusing on Hightstown and East Windsor, helping families and individuals overcome obstacles and achieve their full potential by providing them with services and facilitating community partnerships. Through their pantry, thrift store, and other social services, they provide help and hope to hundreds of local families across our region!

Register for this year's Turkey Trot today to support Rise and other wonderful local organizations! https://www.mercercountyturkeytrot.com/