Rural Outreach Center in East Aurora is a Code Blue site
The Rural Outreach Center (ROC) at 730 Olean Road in East Aurora has been designated as a Code Blue site for southern Erie County. From December 2018 through March 2019, the facility will be open to individuals without safe shelter any time the temperature, including wind chill,
ROC Ripples – 11.7.18
Accountability. It’s part of the ROC’s DNA. Helping our Participants hold themselves accountable. Holding ourselves accountable. In my work at Independent Health as Director of Membership Operations, accountability is essential. The ROC’s model of accountability is one
Rural Outreach Center seeks sponsors for unique music program
The Rural Outreach Center (ROC), an East Aurora-based nonprofit agency known for guiding participants on a path toward self-sufficiency through a number of specialized programs, has added a unique new musical program to its mix. The program has become so successful in such a shor
ROC Ripples – 10.9.18
All of us have had a special child tug at our heart. We want the best for them. We want them to have a wonderful life. We want to see them succeed. And so it is with every child we see at the ROC. They are all so very special in their own way. 100% of […]
ROC Ripples – 9.13.18
I am so excited to update you on ROC’s new program that we’ve developed with your support! This program is very innovative and effective. It’s exactly why I’m so committed to the Rural Outreach Center. ROC U is the new umbrella program that coordinates the assistance
ROC Ripples – 8.6.18
Remember how special it felt to begin a new school year — a fresh start, new clothes and shoes, maybe a new haircut, too. And then there were all the new school supplies — ripping open the packaging and arranging them neatly in your new backpack for the first day of school. F
ROC Ripples – 7.9.18
Marco. Polo! Tag, you’re it! Remember when you were a kid and couldn’t wait until school let out for summer vacation? Jumping in a pool to play the Marco Polo game or playing t-ball or soccer in the sun? Those lazy hazy days of going to get an ice cream cone after a long
Rural Outreach Center receives grant to fund play therapy program
The Rural Outreach Center (ROC), an East Aurora-based nonprofit agency that directs participants on a path toward self-sufficiency through a number of specialized programs, has received a $20,000 grant from the Garman Family Foundation administered by the Community Foundation for
ROC Ripples — 6.11.18
You wished on a star! And this month your wish came true. Do you know your gifts helped start a new children’s program at ROC? THANK YOU! Your support made Kids’ Ticket to ROC possible. Kids’ Ticket to ROC provides support so children can go to extracurricular activitie
Speaker series to feature author Christina Abt; portion of proceeds to benefit Rural Outreach Center
As part of their newly-established speaker series, the Four Honey Bees Cottage will feature author and journalist Christina Abt on Thursday, May 31 from 6 to 8 p.m. Abt’s presentation, which is free and open to the public, will cover all aspects of writing, from journaling and
