Be Involved
You can make a difference in the life of someone vulnerable.
Stay Connected
We send 1 email a month plus a couple reminders throughout the year; enough to keep you up to date but not so many that it’s annoying! Join our mailing list!
Intercultural and Interfaith Insights:
Enriching Pregnancy and Parenting Support with Cultural Awareness
Monetary Giving
Individual and Group Donations
The RISE Support Centre runs solely on the generous financial gifts of individuals, churches, local groups and businesses within the community and all services and programs are provided to clients completely free of charge.
Partner Churches/Businesses
Wondering how your church or business can support RISE? Contact the Executive Director.
Sponsor
- Client Program (i.e. Bright Course, Christmas Gift Card Donation, Helen Baskets, workshops)
- Provide for our matching campaign – Hand to Hands
Volunteer Opportunities
Practical Support
Moms & Tots Helper*
Snack Provider
Client Advocate*
Front Desk/Office Support
Fundraising Event
Donation Drive Coordinator*
Workshop/Class Instructor*
Training and Equipping Provided
*Is a higher level volunteer position and there is more training (provided) and responsibility
Leadership Opportunities
Consider joining our volunteer Board of Directors and be part of the leadership team. Anyone with a heart for women and families can apply to be part of the board. We are currently seeking people with the following skills and/or experience to help advance our strategic plan with excellence:
Fundraising/ Event Planning
Women’s Health
Finance
Marketing
Education, including ECE
Collect Items for Practical Support
Most needed material items:
- Diapers (sizes 4, 5 & 6)
- Pull-Ups (sizes 2-3 boys and girls)
- Wipes
- Baby Wash
- Baby Shampoo
- Diaper Rash Cream
- Baby Food-pouches
- Baby Cereal
- Baby Formula (stages 1 and 2)
- Plain Cheerios Baby Biscuits
- New & Gently Used Clothing (sizes 0 to 3 years)
- Larger baby/toddler items – please call in advance to confirm if we can accept
Please contact the centre for donation instructions. Please do not leave donations outside our building.
Items we cannot accept:
- Used car seats
- Playpens/Pack n’ Plays
- Cribs
- Furniture
RISE supports before, during & after an unexpected or challenging pregnancy as well as support following reproductive loss from abortion, miscarriage, stillbirth & adoption.
All services & programs are free & confidential.
We do not provide any medical services. We do not provide or assist in arranging abortions, or facilitate adoptions. We are not a substitute for professional care, counseling, or advice. Click to learn more.
Centre Hours:
Tuesday - Friday, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Donation Drop Off Hours:
Tuesday - Friday, 10:00am - 4:00pm
All services by appointment only
2-6070 Hwy #7 East
Markham, Ontario L3P 3A9
(905) 472-4357 |info@risesupportcentre.ca
Business No: 888451861RR0001
Centre Hours:
Tuesday - Friday, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Donation Drop Off Hours:
Tuesday - Friday, 10:00am - 4:00pm
All services by appointment only
2-6070 Hwy #7 East
Markham, Ontario L3P 3A9
(905) 472-4357 | info@risesupportcentre.ca
Business No: 888451861RR0001