Rochester Area Youth Assistance

06/17/2026

📣 Peace, Love, & Me ~ Free community event with Neighborhood House at Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm! Fun for all ages!
Keeping the "ME" in Mental Health - Mark your calendars to attend on July 19th!

🌈💚 COMMUNITY EVENT SPOTLIGHT 💚🌈
Neighborhood House is happy to help share information about an upcoming community event hosted by the Rochester/Auburn Hills Community Coalition!

Join them for the 4th Annual Peace Love & Me, a free family event focused on mental health awareness, connection, and fun for all ages.

🎵 Live Music
🧗 Rock Climbing Wall
🐕 Therapy Dogs
🎨 Face Painting
👕 DIY Tie Dye Shirts
💆 10 Minute Massages
🍽️ Free Food
✨ And more!

📅 Sunday, July 19
⏰ 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
📍 Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, Calf Barn
1005 Van Hoosen Road, Rochester Hills

Mental health matters, and events like this help bring families together while connecting our community with valuable resources and support.

For more information, scan the QR code on the flyer or visit the Rochester/Auburn Hills Community Coalition.

06/15/2026

Back to school physicals and sports physicals available on July 29th from RCS. See flyer for more details! 👇

Neighborhood House is partnering with Henry Ford Health to provide back-to-school physicals for school-age children whose families qualify for Medicaid or participate in government assistance programs.

Health screenings, including vision screenings and sports physicals, will take place on July 29, 2026, from 4 to 7 p.m. ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED by scanning the QR code or visiting www.ranh.org/events.

06/12/2026

Need help with back to school supplies? You can now register with Neighborhood House for their Blast off 2 school program. See link below! 🔗👇

🎒🚀 Blast Off 2 School 2026 is Preparing for Launch!

As the school year comes to a close, Neighborhood House is excited to begin preparations for the 2026 Blast Off 2 School program, proudly presented by MSUFCU and in partnership with Assistance League of Southeast Michigan.

Each year, this program helps local children start the school year with the supplies they need to succeed. Families receiving government assistance who need support with back to school supplies for their children are encouraged to register.

📚 Need school supplies?
Register here: https://go.ranh.org/BO2S

🎒 Want to help local students?
Shop our wish list and have supplies shipped directly to Neighborhood House or drop them off at one of our community collection locations. Donations are being accepted through August 7.

🛒 School Supply Wish List:
go.ranh.org/BO2S-wishlist

Together, we can help students head back to school feeling prepared, confident, and ready to learn. 💙

06/09/2026

Stop in at the Rochester Hills Public Library this Saturday from 12-2 for the Non-Profit Fair! 👏🎉

We'd love to have the opportunity to talk you about how we support students and families of Rochester Community Schools, MI. Our boating safety partner Ashleigh Iserman Boating Safety Foundation will be in attendance too!
Great event to learn about all of the non-profits in Rochester! See you there!

Visit the non-profit fair during our summer reading kickoff and meet local organizations that can help this summer, and all year long.

Saturday, June 13, 12-2 p.m. Multipurpose Room.

Participating Non-profits: Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce, Rochester Auburn Hills Community Coalition, Rochester Pollinators, Friends of RHPL, OPC Social & Activity Center, Piano Technicians Guild, RAYA, Rochester Regional Optimist Club, Rochester Community Concert Band, The Rainbow Connection, Authors in April, Ashleigh Iserman Boating Safety Foundation, Easter Seals MORC, Healing Complex Kids, Pawsitive Changes Therapy Dogs, Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers, Gifts for all God's Children.

ID: On the left is a banner with information on the Non-Profit Fair and the right is five fists coming together in a circle is at the top with the logos of the participating non-profits below.

06/03/2026

We were fortunate to participate in the Rochester PTA Health & Wellness Fair at the beginning of May. 🩺🩸💉 Thank you to all of those who attended this successful community event! 👏
Special thanks to the Rochester Community PTA Council and Rochester Community Schools, MI for hosting such a wonderful event and having us as a vendor to let the community know what we do at RAYA. 💯

05/28/2026

📣 Easy way to support RAYA when you shop at no cost to you!

Do you shop at Kroger? Link your Kroger card and support us!
✅ Head over here and sign into your Kroger card ~ https://www.kroger.com/i/community/community-rewards
✅ Scroll to bottom of the page and click on Link Your Shopper's Card
✅ Search for Rochester Area Youth Association (RAYA) - our organization number is XH375
✅ Click to add organization!

This wonderful program with Kroger is easy peasy and is no cost to you, supporting RAYA every time you shop! 👏
THANK YOU!

05/25/2026

Remembering and honoring our nation's heroes today. Wishing our entire community a beautiful, safe holiday Monday. 🇺🇸🌿

05/20/2026

Strong families build a stronger community. 💙

Rochester Area Youth Assistance (RAYA) is a prevention-based nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening youth and families right here in the Rochester community. We believe that with the right support, every child can thrive.

If you reside within the Rochester Community Schools district, we are here to support your school-age children through three core pillars:

💰 Financial Assistance: Parents can apply for help to cover essential student expenses like sports, lessons, or tutoring.

🌱 Counseling: We provide voluntary, completely confidential, short-term counseling led by our certified case worker.

🧠 Family Education: Empowering workshops, classes, and guest speakers addressing the most current issues facing our youth today.

Best of all, every service is free or low-cost. Let us partner with you to give your child the best foundation possible.

👇 Reach out to us or learn more about our programs today:
📲 248-656-3558 or 📩 [email protected]

05/13/2026

Thank you to all the families who spent their evening with us learning the essentials of water and boat safety! 🚤🌊

Special thank you to the Ashleigh Iserman Boating Safety Foundation and the Oakland County Sheriff's Office for partnering with us to bring this informative evening to our community! 👏

05/12/2026

📣 This event is tonight at Rochester Hills Public Library from 7:00 - 8:00! 👇

Bring your family to this important event covering all the things you need to know about water and boating safety! 🌊🚤 Brought to you by the Ashleigh Iserman Boating Safety Foundation and sponsored by RAYA. Don't miss this free event, see you there!

Oakland County Sheriff's Office Marine Division Deputies will cover What You Need to Know About Water and Boat Safety!
📍Rochester Hills Public Library
🗓 May 12th
⏰ 7:00-8:00 pm
Join Us ~ Families welcome. 🚤🛟⚓️🦺

Brought to you by the Ashleigh Iserman Boating Safety Foundation and sponsored by Rochester Area Youth Assistance.