Supporting families across Ontario with real, accessible support.
Our Programs
We provide programs designed to support families through essential resources, stability, and long-term growth.
Our work focuses on meeting immediate needs while building a foundation for lasting support in ur communities.
We currently offer active programs while continuing to expand our services to meet growing community needs.
Immediate Support
Provide essential resources to support families facing immediate challenges and financial pressure.
Rise Essential Support
Overview
The Rise Essential Support program provides access to essential food resources for individuals and families experiencing financial hardship.
We focus on ensuring that no one in our community goes without basic necessities.
What We Provide
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Food baskets
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Grocery gift cards
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Essentials food items
Who This Supports
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Individuals and families experiencing financial strain
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Low-income households
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Those in need of temporary support
Goal
To reduce food insecurity and ensure families have access to basic necessities.
This program is part of our growing initiative to address food insecurity and provide consistent, accessible support to families in need.
Community Tax Clinic
Overview
Our Community Tax Clinic provides free tax filling support for eligible individuals and families, helping them access the benefits and credits they are entitled to.
What We Provide
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Free income tax filling
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Support accessing benefits and credits
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Guidance on basic tax-related questions
Who This Supports
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Low-income individuals and families
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Individuals needing help filing taxes
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Community members seeking financial support access
Goal
To improve financial stability by ensuring individuals receive the benefits they qualify for.
Family & Stability
Programs focused on supporting families and helping children feel prepared, confident, and supported.
Back-to-School Backpack Program
Overview
Providing fully equipped backpacks for students in grades k-8 to help them start the school year prepared and confident.
Limit support may also be available for high school and post-secondary students based on available resources.
What We Provide
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Backpacks filled with school supplies
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Lunch bags and water bottles
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Age-appropriate essentials
Who This Supports
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Students in grades K-8
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Families experiencing financial strain
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Limited support for older students
Goal
To ensure students are prepared for school and families feel supported during back-to-school season.
Rise Seasonal Support Program
Overview
The Rise Seasonal Support Program provides essential support during times of increase financial pressure throughout the year.
This includes support during key periods such as holidays, back-to-school, and seasonal transitions.
What We Provide
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Holiday support
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Back-to-school assistance
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Seasonal essentials
Who This Supports
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Families experiencing financial strain
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Households preparing for seasonal transitions
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Individuals needing temporary support
Goal
To reduce seasonal financial stress and support families during critical times of need.
This program is part of our commitment to providing year-round support to families during key times of increased need.
Growth & Community
Programs designed to support personal development, connection, and access to resources that help individuals and families move toward long-term stability.
These programs focus on long-term stability, personal development, and strengthening connections within the community.
Rise Life Skills & Workshops Program
Programs designed to support personal development, connection, and access to resources that help individuals and families move toward long-term stability
Community Outreach & Connections
Connecting individuals and families to community services, supports, and resources through guidance and referrals.
Inclusive Family & Special Needs Support
Supporting families navigating disabilities, caregiving responsibilities, and access to inclusive services.
Family Stability & Resource Navigation Program
Supporting individuals and families through financial education, goal-setting, and tools that promote long-term independence.
Family Stability & Empowerment Program
Supporting individuals and families through financial education, goal-setting, and tools that promote long-term independence.
Future Development
We are continuing to expand our programs to better support families through long-term, sustainable initiatives.
Housing Stability &
Long-Term Solutions (Coming Soon)
A program focused on supporting families experiencing housing instability through guidance, planning, and access to resources.
Rise Community Hub
(Coming Soon)
A future community space where families can access programs, workshops, and essential resources in one central location.