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Summer Camp (HELP) Applications AvailableApplications for Summer HELP are now available!! Each year, we host Summer HELP,  a five-week summer day camp program for local children. This year's session runs from July 6th-Aug. 6th, at the Walter C. Black School, for grades kindergarten-5th grade.  This program is designed to provide quality summer child care for local families while providing a fun and educational experience.  Fees are assessed on a... Read More!Rise Adds New Staff!Our January elections have brought changes to the governance of Rise. We congratulate Mark Sheerin, President, Nancy Walker Laudenberger, Vice President, and Ms Yolanda Swiney, Secretary.  We would like to take this opportunity to thank Mr. William B Gilmore, former Board President, Mr. Randall Brown, Treasurer and Ms Kathy Patten who continue to graciously volunteer their time and expertise through their service to our Board. On our staff, Teresa Sacks... Read More!Save the Date for Saturday, October 9, 2010!The highly anticipated 8th annual Hightstown Fair and second annual Greater Goods Fashion Show are back by popular demand. Volunteers positions include: fashionistas, hair and makeup experts, models (child (10-13) and adults (14+), coordinators, wardrobe assistants, and stylists to help coordinate and accessorize the outfits. To qualify as a model, you must be a human being, with or without curves, tall or not, mature or not, graceful or not, outgoing... Read More!Thank You for a Great 5K!On behalf of Rise and the families that we serve, we would like to thank you for your participation in our annual 5K event.  This event continues to attract runners from throughout the state and this year, from as far away as Hawaii and Australia!  We had 140 runners and 30 volunteers. Because of your participation, we are closer to reaching our goal of raising $20,000 to support our food... Read More!