Rural Outreach Center participates in national Aspen Institute program
The Rural Outreach Center (ROC), serving the rural areas of southern Western New York, was honored to be selected by the Aspen Institute to participate in a national program to examine successful organizations utilizing a 2-Generational approach to reducing poverty. The Aspen Ins
ROC Ripples — 6.4.19
Most of the time when we think about single parents, we think about mothers and their children. The ROC has many of those. But we also have some single dads who are heroes to their children and to the staff at the ROC. Take Sam, for instance. He’s raising five girls all on
ROC Ripples — 5.7.19
Mork: On Earth, a mother does all sorts of other nice things for her children for her entire life. Oh, it’s a warm and wonderful thing.Orson: How much does she get paid?Mork: Nothing.Orson: Is it because her work is considered of no real value?Mork: No, because it’s consider
Rural Outreach Center seeks volunteers for a variety of rural poverty initiatives
The Rural Outreach Center (ROC) seeks volunteers to join the organization in empowering those experiencing rural poverty. Volunteers play a vital role in providing support to those affected by the unique circumstances of poverty in socially isolated areas. Please come learn
Rural Outreach Center to offer Living with Diabetes sessions
Those who live with diabetes know it is a challenging condition that must be monitored closely. This includes bloodwork, medications, making daily choices about foods that are eaten, exercise routine, fluid intake and planning ahead to maintain good health. The public is invited
Rural Outreach Center seeks full-time social worker/case manager
Organization Name: Rural Outreach Center (ROC) Organization Description: Social/Community Outreach Organization Website: www.theroc.co Job Title: Social Worker/Case Manager Hours: 40 hours per week with some evenings Salary: Based on level of experience Location: East Auror
ROC Ripples — 4.3.19
“Things had to change. Nothing I had done in the past helped me to change. I’d been doing the same stuff for 10 years. I was literally homeless and had no other choice, so I called ROC’s Code Blue program. I stayed at the ROC every day and the staff kept talking to
Sarah Smith joins Rural Outreach Center as Director of Programs
The Rural Outreach Center (ROC) in East Aurora, a nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting, empowering and elevating the impoverished rural population in southern Erie County and surrounding areas, has named Sarah H. Smith, PhD, director of programs. A native of rural Wester
ROC Ripples — 3.5.19
Have you ever wondered what your commitment to the ROC supports? Well, wonder no longer! Within a two-hour period one morning last week: A dad, Ray, and son, Tom, came in because their wife/mom had left and stolen everything. She had taken all their money, birth certific
ROC seeks volunteers for Social Work Assistance Team
Have some free time? Help someone change their life and achieve their goals by joining the Rural Outreach Centers’s Social Work Assistance Team (SWAT)! An informational meeting will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 12, at the ROC, 730 Olean Road, East Aurora. The Rural O
