Rochester Area Youth Assistance

10/14/2026

We had so much fun at the Falcon Frenzy last week! 💙🎉

💗 Thank you to all who stopped by to say hi, always a great space to learn more about RAYA! Thank you also to our volunteers who were there to answer any questions! 👏
More info about the services we offer here ~ RAYA-mi-org (link in bio)

10/08/2026

RAYA is sponsoring yoga classes for students grades 6-8 in the RCS District at University Hills Elementary. 🙆🙆‍♂🧘‍♀️🧘‍♂️

Check out the dates below and sign your student up here: 👇https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfu-smthpVM6eUBXvu3zK5Sooz_5PPyCG4t16DBsTzfShKGAA/viewform

10/07/2026

Thank you to the Rochester Fire Department for hosting our spaghetti dinner fundraister next Saturday!
📅 Saturday, October 17
⏰ 4:30–7:00 PM
📍 Rochester Fire Station
277 E. Second St., Rochester
🍝 Adults: $10
🍝 Children 12 & under: $5

Please come out and support this RAYA fundraiser and the fire departments amazing efforts! 🥰

🍝 SPAGHETTI DINNER FUNDRAISER! 🚒

The Rochester Fire Department and Rochester Firefighters Association are proud to support Rochester Area Youth Assistance and host this year’s Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser!

Join us at the fire station for a great meal while supporting an even greater cause. All proceeds support local community programs through Rochester Area Youth Assistance. 2026 RAYA Spaghetti Dinner Flyer

📅 Saturday, October 17
⏰ 4:30–7:00 PM
📍 Rochester Fire Station
277 E. Second St., Rochester
🍝 Adults: $10
🍝 Children 12 & under: $5

Come hungry, bring the family, and help us support the programs that make a difference for youth and families right here in our community.
Good food. Great cause. Great community. ❤️🚒

We hope to see you at the firehouse!

10/01/2026

JOIN US! 👇

Our 2026 Annual Meeting is right around the corner!
🗓️ Wednesday, October 14th
⏰ 8:00-9:00 am
📍 Chief Financial CU ~ 200 Diversion St, Rochester

We will have Dave Dulio, Community Engagement Officer at Oakland University, as our guest speaker! Make plans to attend as we showcase what RAYA offers youth and families who reside within RCS District. See you there!

09/23/2026

☑️ Same RAYA.
☑️ Same Commitment.
☑️ New Way to Connect!

We are moving to the RCS Administration Building! Still easy to access our services, reach out to us at our new location! 📍

09/15/2026

➡️ Rochester Area Youth Assistance is sponsoring a FREE virtual workshop for parents of middle and high school students on Tues., Oct. 6 at 7 p.m. Join Tracey Burkle, M.Ed., CPC, for practical strategies to better understand your teen and strengthen communication and connection at home.

You’ll learn how to:

✅ 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞 – stay calm and respond with confidence.
✅ 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧 – gain insight into what may be happening beneath your teen’s behavior.
✅ 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 – learn practical communication tools you can use immediately.

The workshop will be held via Zoom, and registration is free. Please see the attached flyer for details 👇 and use the registration link to sign up and receive the Zoom information prior to the workshop. https://forms.gle/hsbadkncXDiGPkf79

09/15/2026

Future Highlanders spotted at the RAYA table at the Adams Gold Rush event! 🥰
Thank you to Adams High School PTSA for having us at the event so we could pass out information to parents and students about how we help RCS students! 👏

09/11/2026

RAYA at the Art & Apples Festival in Downtown Rochester this week! Come see us at Gate 4! 👋