Rise Up Rochester, Inc.

Rise Up Rochester, Inc. Rise Up Rochester is a human service agency that empowers communities to establish and maintain a nonviolent culture.

Your ROC the Day gift makes real impact.Rise Up Rochester walks alongside families after tragedy — offering support grou...
12/02/2025

Your ROC the Day gift makes real impact.
Rise Up Rochester walks alongside families after tragedy — offering support groups, crisis response, housing assistance, and healing spaces for those who lost loved ones to violence.

These services are lifelines in the hardest moments of someone’s life.

With your help, we can continue to be there when our community needs us most.

💛 Every dollar helps a family find support, strength, and hope.
�📲 Donate today for ROC the Day!
https://www.unitedwayrocflx.org/roc-the-day/causes/RUR

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🌅 It’s ROC the Day!Today, your support can help change the story for families and communities affected by violence in Ro...
12/02/2025

🌅 It’s ROC the Day!

Today, your support can help change the story for families and communities affected by violence in Rochester.

Rise Up Rochester, Inc. works every day to:
✨ Support survivors of homicide and violent crime
✨ Mediate conflicts before they turn into tragedy
✨ Mentor youth and create safer communities
✨ Promote a culture of nonviolence

💛 Join us in building hope, healing, and peace.
👉 Donate today and ROC the Day with us! https://unitedwayrocflx.org/roc-the-day/causes/RUR

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December 6th is the last day to register.
11/29/2025

December 6th is the last day to register.

"Holidays can be incredibly difficult when you've lost a loved one to violence. This year, join Rise of Rochester for our Celebration of Remembrance, a special day for families of homicide victims. Come together with us for a day of healing, connection, and remembrance, featuring poetry, raffles, spoken word performances, a comforting dinner, and a beautiful candlelight service. Your presence means the world to us. Please come out and support us – remember, you are not alone. ❤️ "

11/23/2025

"This holiday season, Rise of Rochester is dedicated to bringing joy to children whose lives have been impacted by violence or homicide. We invite you to a truly special and joyous occasion – our annual Christmas Party for Children! ✨

Join us for a day filled with laughter, delicious food, exciting raffles, wonderful giveaways, and most importantly, a chance for the children to simply be children and enjoy a fun-filled celebration. It's a time for smiles, connection, and creating beautiful new memories together.

Please come out and help us make this Christmas unforgettable for these incredible kids! We can't wait to celebrate with you.

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You must register  for this event
11/20/2025

You must register for this event

"Holidays can be incredibly difficult when you've lost a loved one to violence. This year, join Rise of Rochester for our Celebration of Remembrance, a special day for families of homicide victims. Come together with us for a day of healing, connection, and remembrance, featuring poetry, raffles, spoken word performances, a comforting dinner, and a beautiful candlelight service. Your presence means the world to us. Please come out and support us – remember, you are not alone. ❤️ "

11/03/2025

"The holidays can amplify the ache of an empty chair. While losing a loved one is profoundly difficult, the pain of losing someone to violence carries a unique burden of trauma and heartbreak. You don't have to carry it alone. Join Rise Up Rochester Moving Forward Support Group as we meet twice a month to offer comfort, understanding, and a supportive community for those grieving loved ones lost to violence. Find solace and strength with us. "

11/03/2025

"Holidays can be incredibly difficult when you've lost a loved one to violence. This year, join Rise of Rochester for our Celebration of Remembrance, a special day for families of homicide victims. Come together with us for a day of healing, connection, and remembrance, featuring poetry, raffles, spoken word performances, a comforting dinner, and a beautiful candlelight service. Your presence means the world to us. Please come out and support us – remember, you are not alone. ❤️ "

The location has changed. The Trunk a Treat event will be held at 321 Post Ave, where two scooters and other prizes will...
10/31/2025

The location has changed. The Trunk a Treat event will be held at 321 Post Ave, where two scooters and other prizes will be raffled. Participants must be accompanied by an adult. The event is located at 321 Post Ave #16 School.

Rise of Rochester is committed to supporting our community. For anyone experiencing or facing food shortages, please don...
10/31/2025

Rise of Rochester is committed to supporting our community. For anyone experiencing or facing food shortages, please don't hesitate to reach out to the following pantries for assistance. We will continue to update our list of pantries as we receive new information. Thank you.

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244 S Plymouth Avenue
Rochester, NY
14608

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