The Rural Outreach Center Receives Garman Family Foundation Grant
The Rural Outreach Center, a nonprofit dedicated to breaking the cycle of rural poverty insouthern Western New York, has been awarded a grant by the Garman Family Foundationadministered by the […]
Rural Health Research
Learn more about the current barriers to rural health research. This article features the ROC’s executive director Dr. Frank Cerny.
Program Highlight: Dream Big! Summer Experience
“My favorite part of summer is getting to play with all the other kids!” – Jessica* Jessica is one of thirty ROC kids who spent last summer participating in the […]
Rural Outreach Center named a Project Play Champion by The Aspen Institute.
The Rural Outreach Center (ROC), a nonprofit organization offering a wide variety of social services throughout the rural areas of southern Western New York, has been named a Project Play […]
Program Highlight: Sarah’s Pantry
Sarah’s Pantry is a non-food item pantry that provides items not covered by SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) – such as shampoo, laundry detergent, and toilet paper. It is run […]
Monique Albee Brannon named COO of the Rural Outreach Center
The Rural Outreach Center announced that Monique Albee Brannon has been promoted to Chief Operations Officer, effective immediately. Brannon has served as ROC’s director of development since 2019 and previously […]
Rural Outreach Center Receives $200,000 Grant
The Rural Outreach Center (ROC) in East Aurora recently received a $200,000 grant from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation. With this grant, the ROC will provide evidence-based programming to children […]
Program Highlight: Play Therapy
What do slime, pool noodles, and games of hide-and-seek have in common? Believe it or not, they are all important components of play therapy here at the ROC! What may […]
Program Highlight: Care Coordination
When Jenna*, a young mom with two kids, came to the ROC, she was struggling to make ends meet. She had just left an abusive relationship and needed help finding […]
Program Highlight: Mentoring & Tutoring
“Why do I like volunteering and tutoring at the ROC? I love tutoring because it allows me to assist and empower young children and their learning abilities! I also really […]
