Mayor Mac’s Cafe Ribbon Cutting for this school year! Special Thanks to Dr.Massimino, Julie Bair, Brian Molnar, Brian Small, Mayor McCormac, and other dignities! @ABC @Julesbair2 @J_Massimino @WdbgSchools @mayormccormac

Special Thanks to ABC News and Reporter Darla Miles for spotlighting the RISE Program and Mayor Mac’s Cafe! Link to Article and Video: https://abc7ny.com/amp/woodbridge-township-mayors-mac-cafe-special-needs-nj/12294882/

Mayor Mac’s Cafe is officially open to public! RISE Alumni Charlie Baez stops in as the first customer! Head on in any school day between 10am-2pm for a delicious meal! @mayormccormac


RISE enjoyed a picture perfect day at Thompson Park! The students all smiles as they participated in the Funtastic Games Program which included passing the ball, hula a hoop chain, and red light green light! Special Thanks to Kelly and Dennis! @MonCountyParks

It’s practice Voting Day at RISE! RISE tried out the voting booth and the cool computerized poll book! Special Thanks to Steve, Frank, and Jenny from the Middlesex County Board of Elections! @middlesexcntynj


RISE enjoyed
a great presentation from Goodwill! They learned all about the beneficial services they offer! Special Thanks to our wonderful presenter LA! @GoodwillNYNJ

RISE takes a trip to Project Freedom! We took a tour of an apartment! Special Thanks to Cecelia and Jen! Then, we enjoyed a delicious lunch at Piccolo Trattoria! Special Thanks Diego, Sarah, and Vicente! https://www.projectfreedom.org @PiccoloTrattor

Our Open House was a huge success! Thank you so much to everyone that came last night,a fantastic turnout! We appreciate your commitment to the continued success of our Program!

Over the bridge and through the woods, RISE enjoys a gorgeous day hiking at Holmdel Park! The students learned so much including learning about Beech Trees and Cottonwood Plants! Special Thanks to our wonderful guides Jan and Dennis! @MonCountyParks

RISE wishing everyone a Happy Labor Day!

As back to school approaches, We are excited to see all of returning and new RISE Students! Looking forward to a great year!

RISE wishing everyone a Happy 4th of July!

A very thoughtful gift! Thank you so much JaVon and the Burns Family! We are very appreciative!


RISE wishing Romario Mercedes all the best on his big move to Puerto Rico! We wish you all the best in your future endeavors! We will miss you!

Our RISE Class of 2022! Despite the difficult times you have faced, you have shined brightly! We wish all of you nothing but success in your future endeavors! For our College-Bound Graduates, best of luck! We are so proud of all of you and will miss you!


RISE hosts a BBQ for our Graduates! We had great music and delicious food! Special Thanks to DJ Je from JayNique Entertainment our Wonderful DJ and P&L Family Catering for our food!

RISE Graduate Slideshowđź’šđź–¤: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vQQU6Eo3R7tCue_vCjBS_1tz-bCBo0NdpzWnYxf1QECGkIaVrM3kmgbEZ4nvIdMdtqywUoXoncDT3YO/pub?start=true&loop=false&delayms=10000

RISE enjoys a fun day at Woodbridge Mall! We started with a difficult scavenger hunt, then eat lunch at Applebee’s, and finished with some shopping! Special Thanks to Linda and Luis! @Applebees @NJTRANSIT

A picture perfect day at the park! RISE takes Uber to Alvin Williams Park! The students enjoyed walking,racing, and watching the ships! @Uber

Our RISE Employer Partner Reception 2022 Slideshowđź’šđź–¤: https://animoto.com/play/po4Xh9JTVHRVwMwWThvotA

