RISE’s executive director, Charles Evdos was in the news twice within the last week. Dan’s Papers featured him in their High Profile section, where they share about his impact in the world of non-profits. Click here to read the article. In the Long Island Press, Charles Evdos talks about his concerns with state budget cuts for residential programs such as RISE. Click here to read the article, Riverhead Group Home Leader Raises Concerns About State...
Appeared in the Times Review Newspapers: Riverhead News ReviewBy Joe Werkmeister On Monday morning, the staff at RISE Main Street Market Food Pantry in Riverhead received a familiar call. A family in Riverhead — two adults, two small children and an infant — needed food. They were unable to leave their home due to a positive COVID-19 case. They couldn’t afford food delivery services and did not have anyone who could bring them food. RISE Life Services, formerly...