Preventing falls is the topic of Rural Outreach Center event
Did you know that falls are one of the most preventable causes of injury for older adults? In fact, one out of three adults will fall this year but only half of these individuals will mention it to their doctor. And, falling once greatly increases the risk of falling again. This
ROC Ripples — 1.9.17
Watch our new PSA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYyzzoN_iF0 A special thank you to Noah Cosimano-White and McCandless Marketing and Media for their hard work and support. *** Kelly is a young mom dedicated to giving her family a better life. She works 4 jobs and has partnere
Rural Outreach Center serves multiple families during holiday season
The Rural Outreach Center (ROC), an East Aurora-based nonprofit organization dedicated to ending rural poverty in southern Erie County and surrounding areas and assisting, empowering and elevating individuals to self-sufficiency, assisted numerous local families throughout the ho
The ROC on WNY Living
Did you catch our segment on WNY Living on Dec. 26? If not, here’s the link: http://www.wgrz.com/entertainment/television/programs/wny-living/december-26-the-rural-outreach-center-/377643167
Rural Outreach Center to launch ‘ROC Resolutions’ community challenge in January
Rural Outreach Center to launch ‘ROC Resolutions’ community challenge in January Imagine having only $6.36 a day to spend on food, living in a house that only heated up to 60 degrees, not having reliable transportation, or not owning a winter coat or boots. For more than 200,
Legislator Lorigo announces $7,000 for the Rural Outreach Center
Erie County Legislator Joseph C. Lorigo announced that the Legislature has supported his request to allocate $7,000 for the Rural Outreach Center in the 2017 Erie County budget. The Legislature approved the request at their annual budget meeting to support the center’s efforts
BlueCross BlueShield to offer free healthcare marketplace sessions at the ROC
BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York and the Rural Outreach Center (ROC) are teaming up to offer free informational sessions on Medicaid and Child Health Plus, which are now being offered on the New York State of Health. These enrollment-assistance sessions will take place f
ROC receives grant from Ronald McDonald House Charities
McDonald’s franchise owner Joe Ferrino, left, recently presented a check for $3,500 on behalf of Ronald McDonald House Charities of WNY to Frank Cerny, executive director of the Rural Outreach Center (ROC) in East Aurora. The funds will support the ROC’s outreach to and suppo
Rural Outreach Center announces new appointments to board of directors
The Rural Outreach Center (ROC), located at 730 Olean Road in East Aurora, a nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting, empowering and elevating the impoverished rural population in southern Erie County and surrounding areas, has made several new appointments to its board of
Rural Outreach Center seeks sponsors to adopt needy families this holiday season
The Rural Outreach Center (ROC) in East Aurora hopes to spread some holiday spirit this Christmas season by asking local individuals, families, businesses and organizations to “adopt” a deserving family and help make their holidays a little brighter. “This Christmas season