Rise, formerly Community Action Service Center, Inc. (CASC), is the primary non-profit social service organization in eastern Mercer County, NJ. We provide referral and support services to families and individuals in need. We offer a wide range of programs that help struggling members of our local community build independence and achieve their full potential.

Located in downtown Hightstown, we are one of four neighborhood centers strategically located throughout the county under Mercer County’s Community Action Program.

Our diverse community plays an important role in our daily operations. We garner support through partnerships with the local school district, residents, businesses, civic groups, and houses of worship, as well as government and non-profit agencies, to help us reach our goal of delivering services to our local community. We also offer easy access to resources and support services to those in need.

Food and Shelter

• Emergency Assistance
• Food Pantry
• Trenton Area Soup Kitchen

Health and Wellness

• Nutritional Education and Physical Activity
• Parenting Lecture Series
• Annual Health & Wellness Fair
• Latino Domestic Violence Prevention
• Onsite Counseling

Youth and Teens

• Summer HELP (Hightstown-East Windsor Learning Partners) Enrichment Program
• Safe Dates
• Early Education Connection

Community Services	Arts & Recreation Recreation / Social / Sports Basic Needs / Assistance Clothing / Supplies / Furniture Food Pantry / Soup Kitchen Housing / Shelter Utility Assistance Education School-Based Services Tutoring / Enrichment Family & Support Services Case Management Child Care / After School LGBTQ Legal / Advocacy Advocacy (Legal) Legal Assistance Seasonal Programs Summer Camp Thanksgiving
Health Services	Behavioral / Mental Health Family Conflict & Distress Mental Health Substance Use Crisis / Safety Crisis / Safety / Prevention Medical HIV / AIDS
Treatment Services	In-Community Services Outreach Services Outpatient Services Assessment / Evaluation Counseling / Therapy, Individual
Payment Options	Free Sliding Scale / Payment Plans
Language Spoken	Spanish

Last Updated: 04/10/24