Ways To Give

Support our bold efforts to foster self-determination and well-being for women, transgender and nonbinary people on their journey through and beyond homelessness. Your support – whether volunteering your time, contributing financially, or donating needed items – is critical to our efforts.

 Join us in fostering a community where empowerment and self-determination shape the future. 

Donate Funds

Your support allows us to continue providing safety, community, and advocacy for homeless and formerly-homeless women, transgender and nonbinary people. Our tax ID number is: 04-3290689.

  • Checks can be made payable to: On The Rise, 341 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02139

  • DAF Direct allows you to recommend grants directly to On The Rise.

  • Please email Andrea Kalsow, Director of Development, prior to initiating the transfer of stock gifts. Read these instructions for guidance on our stock donation process.

  • Check with your human resources department to find out if your company has a Matching Gifts Program.

  • Call our Development Team at 617-497-5665 and make a credit card gift.

  • Please email Andrea Kalsow, Director of Development or call 617-497-5757 if you are interested in including On The Rise as a part of your estate or want to learn more about leaving a lasting impact.

 Volunteer/Donate Goods

Cook a Lunch

Fill our greatest need by donating one or more homemade, nutritious meals. Warm, hearty family-style meals, offered every day we’re open to participants, make on the rise feel like home and are central to creating community. 

Donate Time

Join over 350 volunteers who let women, transgender, and nonbinary people often shunned by society know they matter. Share your time, talents, and resources as a group or individual and be a part of our community.

Without direct contact with participants, we offer many ways to create a caring space while respecting the privacy and confidentiality of those we serve. 

Help Set Up

Help us prepare for the week on Mondays from 3:30 to 5:30 PM. Special group service days can be scheduled on weekends or evenings.

Projects include:

  • Sorting and organizing clothing and toiletries

  • General grounds clean-up – garden work and handy work in and around the house

  • Preparation for special events

  • Research and computer work

  • Small food assembly projects and other seasonal tasks 

Donate Items

Organizing a drive with your company, school, religious organization, friends, family, or club allows participants to get needed toiletries, clothing depending on the season, household goods and appliances.

  • Drives usually last four to six weeks.

  • Promote your drive with emails, signs, social media posts, and announcements at your school, job, or organization.

  • Invite a Development Team member to speak about On the Rise and why these drives help participants.

Host a Daily Needs Drive

Your support helps protect participant’s dignity with much-needed toiletries and clothing. 

  • Casual fall/winter clothing

  • Hand warmers

  • Full-sized shampoo, conditioner, and body wash - name-brand products like Dove

  • Travel shampoo, conditioner, and body wash - name-brand products like Dove

  • Full and travel-sized deodorant

  • Razors

  • Sleeping bags, tents

  • Travel bags/backpacks

  • Floss

  • Chapstick

  • Cleansing wipes

  • New bras and underwear

  • Tissues

Email our Development Team or call 617-497-5757 to confirm current needs and for support.

Host a Moving Home Drive

With your help, participants moving into a new home can get settled more quickly. These drives collect NEW household goods and appliances. Gift cards are also welcome.

Most common needs:

  • Coffee maker

  • Ceramic bowls and plates (set of 4)

  • Silverware (set of 4)

  • Water glasses (set of 4)

  • Pots and pans

  • Cooking Utensils

  • Cookie Sheet

  • Toaster and microwave

  • Pillows (set of 2)

  • Bed sheets and comforter (fits a full/double)

  • Cleaning supplies

  • Bath mat and towels

  • Shower curtain with liner and rings

Contact the Development Team for more information and to schedule delivery to 341 Broadway, Cambridge, MA.

Interested in getting involved with On The Rise? 

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