ROC receives grant to enhance ‘Especially for Kids’ program
The Rural Outreach Center (ROC) is pleased to announced that it has been awarded a $3,500 grant from Ronald McDonald House Charities of WNY, Inc. to enhance the organization’s “Especially for Kids” program. The grant will be used to purchase therapy supplies, backpacks, sch
Rural Outreach Center collecting new and gently used winter clothing
New and gently used coats, boots, scarves, gloves and mittens, and new socks and hats, are now being collected by the Rural Outreach Center (ROC). Located at 730 Olean Road in East Aurora, the mission of the ROC is to assist, empower and elevate the impoverished rural population
Rural Outreach Center seeks gift cards to purchase Thanksgiving meals
The Rural Outreach Center (ROC) is turning to the community for assistance this holiday season as they seek to make Thanksgiving a much happier time for individuals and families living in poverty in rural Erie County and beyond. The nonprofit organization is now accepting gift ca
ROC hosts annual Back-to-School Party
The ROC held a very successful Back-to-School Party on Aug. 29 at the Boys and Girls Club of East Aurora. The fifth annual event was attended by 150 children from East Aurora, Holland and surrounding communities. Students invited to the party received a brand new backpack filled
ROC Ripples – 7.6.16
Every Step Along the Way… “Mark” is a kind, hard working young man. He didn’t have a car or access to public transportation, but he did have a job. So, Mark walked five miles each way to work everyday, no matter the weather. When Mark came to us, we knew he needed fin
