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Monday 8:30am - 3:30pm Tuesday 12pm - 3:30pm Wednesday 8:30am - 3:30pm Thursday 9:30am - 3:30pm Friday 8:30am - 3:30pm

On The Rise

A community where women & transgender/nonbinary individuals have the relationships, safety and resources they need to move out of homelessness.

We engage with those most in need and support them as they move beyond crisis and discover new possibilities. *Please note On The Rise is closed the first Saturday of the month.*
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03/30/2026

✨🥣Empty Bowls 2026✨🥣

Thank you so SO much for attending the 13th annual Empty Bowls! We are so close to reaching our goal of 40,000 dollars raised for On The Rise, check out the link in our bio to help us reach it!

Thank you so much to for hosting us in your space and to for helping us be able to pull off this event.

A huge thank you to our partner pottery studios and all independent artists who donated their beautiful pottery for both our collectors corner and general bowl donations.

This year, we had over 30 restaurants including 10 new ones, .dough . Thank you for donations of yummy soup!

In the 13th year of Empty Bowls, we added a third seating and were completely sold out! Your support of On The Rise allows us to provide both tangible and emotional support to women, transgender and nonbinary participants navigating homelessness. Thank you so much!

03/27/2026

✨EMPTY BOWLS TOMORROW✨

We still have tickets available for the 5p seating, snag them before it’s too late.

If you can’t make the event or want a head start on bidding check out the Collectors Corner, linked in our bio and below.

Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow for a day of soup and ceramics!

https://events.readysetauction.com/onrise/emptybowls2026

03/09/2026

🚨🥣 EMPTY BOWLS TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE 🥣🚨

🎟️Seating 1 is sold out! We still have tickets for both 2p and 5p available.

Join us for a day of great food, community and impact on Saturday, March 28th at First Street Market! Every ticket supports On The Rise’s work with women, transgender and nonbinary people facing homelessness. Plus, you’ll take home a beautiful handmade bowl, a reminder of a great day and an excellent cause 💖🥣

Thank you to our presenting sponsors , our new restaurant partners .dough and our partner pottery studios !! This event could not be possible without your generosity and support!

🎟️Purchase your tickets now before they sell out… link in bio!

02/24/2026

🚨TICKETS NOW LIVE🚨

Reminder to buy your Empty Bowls tickets before we sell out. Link in bio!

Today we are highlighting the pottery studios and independent artists who donate their time and bowls to this event. Thank you so much to both new and returning art studios who are creating for a cause!

Check out the IG pages of the current art studios participating and look out for bowl sneak peeks in the coming weeks👀

Looking forward to seeing you, and the beautiful bowls, on March 28th at First Street Market!

02/20/2026

Empty Bowls 2026🥣🚨TICKETS ARE NOW LIVE🚨

Check out our incredible list of partnering restaurants! These amazing local spots are donating soup and bread to make this event extra special. We have many favorites returning and some new restaurants joining such as !

Join us for a night of great food, community and impact on Saturday, March 28th at First Street Market! Every ticket supports On The Rise’s work with women, transgender and nonbinary people facing homelessness. Plus, you’ll take home a beautiful handmade bowl, a reminder of a great day and an excellent cause 💖🥣

🎟️Purchase your tickets now before they sell out… link in bio!

01/29/2026

🚨SAVE THE DATE🚨

Do you want first choice for seating times and two discount Empty Bowls Tickets? Join the EARLY BIRD DRAWING!

Three winners will receive TWO Empty Bowls Tickets (seating of your choice), an On The Rise mug and tote bag!

Tickets are $40 and will be released on Wednesday, February 4th. The winners will be announced on Wednesday, February 18th. Look out for a link in our bio to purchase. Good luck!

01/12/2026

Thank you so much for choosing On the Rise as your beneficiary for this years Giving@First! Read more about this special event down below and click the website linked in the post to donate and obtain more details about the performance

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Six short plays were written, rehearsed, and performed within just 25 hours! It is a unique opportunity for our troupe to show off their abilities under pressure, and a unique opportunity to give to a good cause and enjoy a night of truly original theatre.

All proceeds collected at this event will be given to On The Rise, which creates a safe and supportive community that fosters self-determination and wellbeing for women, transgender, and nonbinary people on their journey through and beyond homelessness.

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Website: https://www.theatreatfirst.org/past-productions/special-projects/givingfirst/givingfirst-2026

01/08/2026

Thank you for spending 2025 supporting On the Rise 🌟 Your generosity, time, and commitment made this year one of growth, connection, and meaningful moments for our community.
January ❄️
We kicked off the year with creativity and intention as participants designed 2025 vision boards, reflecting on their hopes, goals, and aspirations for the year ahead.
February💕
Love was in the air! February featured our Annual Board of Directors Meeting, a hands-on pottery class followed by a team lunch, and a much-needed participant spa day to relax and recharge.
March🥣
March brought our annual Empty Bowls event. We are deeply grateful to our board members and sponsors for helping make this meaningful and impactful event possible.
April🌧️
As spring arrived, we welcomed fresh energy with an all-staff training, focusing on learning, collaboration, and continued growth.
May🌸
In May, we honored Mother’s Day at OTR by creating heartfelt cards. We also celebrated a proud moment for our community as Community Advocate Erin received the inaugural Jane Doe Inc. Advocate Excellence Award.
June☀️
In June we participated in the Kendall Square Challenge, hosted a highly successful Open House, and were honored to be the featured nonprofit partner at the Moonbox New Works Festival.
July⛱️
Our annual Summer Cookout brought everyone together for good food, great company, and a joyful celebration of summer.
August😎
August was all about creativity and staying cool. Participants enjoyed crafting friendship bracelets and felting while making the most of the final weeks of summer.
September🍂
Fall fun filled September with apple picking, baking apple crisps, and celebrating Joy Day as we welcomed the new season together.
October🎃
October was a busy and festive month at OTR, featuring Preparing for Winter Dinner, Spooky Spa Days, and a fun-filled Halloween Costume Contest.
November🦃
We entered the holiday season with gratitude during our Thanksgiving Feast, reflecting on all there was to be thankful for in 2025.
December🎁
We closed out the year with crafts, a toy drive supported by our incredible volunteers and our annual Holiday Party.
We look forward to all 2026 has to offer!

08/04/2025

Our 2024 Annual Report, “Year in Review”, is LIVE on our website for the first time! ✨💫 We invite you to visit the webpage to learn more about:

- Our program outcome statistics 📊
- Participant demographics 👥
- Direct quotes from our participants 💬
- Sample happenings of our relational approach 💌
- The support of our local community and volunteers 🩷
- Our 2024 finances 📑

Support us by learning more about our mission and seeing what our work looks like day-to-day!

Visit ontherise.org/2024yearinreview or click on the first tab in our Linktree in bio. Thank you for making our 2024 an impactful year.

06/11/2025

You’re invited to a special Open House on Saturday, June 21 from 10AM–2PM at 341 Broadway, Cambridge. RSVP link in bio!

Come explore our cozy Victorian home and learn how we provide care, dignity, and stability—especially during the summer, when homelessness is uniquely challenging and often overlooked.

What to expect:
• A guided tour of our daytime Safe Haven
• Insight into our summer campaign and urgent seasonal needs
• The chance to connect with staff, supporters, and community members

Whether you’re a longtime supporter or new to On The Rise, we’d love to welcome you into our space and show you how to make a meaningful impact this season.

06/04/2025

Last week, our community came together in the Memorial Garden at 341 Broadway to honor six On The Rise participants who passed away this year.

At the heart of our work is the belief that everyone deserves to be remembered — that dignity, connection, and belonging don’t end with a person’s passing. Our annual ceremony is a space to hold memory and meaning, and this year we reflected together on “The Last Thing” by Ada Limón, a poem about the beauty of life’s smallest shared moments.

We’re so grateful to those who helped create a beautiful and healing gathering:

- and , for the flowers.

- Reverend Matt Potts, for his compassionate blessings.

- Miki Sawada of , for sharing music to open and close the space.

- Our community of cooks and bakers — including and — for the refreshments.

Thank you for showing us what community truly means.

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341 Broadway
Cambridge, MA
02139

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 3:30pm
Tuesday	12pm - 3:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 3:30pm
Thursday	9:30am - 3:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 3:30pm

Website

http://www.ontherise.org/

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