Rochester Area Youth Assistance

02/05/2026

𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐒𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐘!
𝐏𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐀𝐊𝐄 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐟𝐚𝐬𝐭! 🥞🥞🥞🥞
𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐑𝐀𝐘𝐀!

🥞 RAYA Pancake Breakfast with the Rochester Fire Department!
🗓 February 8th 8:00 - 11:00 am
📍 277 E. 2nd St. Rochester, Rochester Fire Department
🎟 Adults $10, Children 12 and Under $5
Come hungry and join us at the Fire House for pancakes, sausage, and breakfast beverages. Thank you to the Fire Department for always supporting RAYA!

01/29/2026

Now accepting nominations for the 2026 Youth Recognition Award. 🥇👏

All youth, grades K-12 who reside in the Rochester Community School District, are eligible to be nominated. A nominator may be any adult or organization who wishes to submit the name of a deserving youth based on one or all of the following criteria:

✅ Volunteered their time to an individual, an organization, or in their community
✅ Created a new opportunity through leadership to do great things for people who need help
✅ Recognized a need and fulfilled the need in new ways
✅ Overcame major obstacles to reach their goals
✅ Demonstrated personal perseverance beyond the ordinary

Yes – we’re looking for those self-starting, amazing, gracious, and compassionate youth who are doing something great out of the kindness of their own heart. Honorees will be notified by mail and invited to a special Reception on March 16th, 2026.

➡️ Deadline for submitting a nomination for consideration is February 13th, 2026.

You can download the forms here: https://www.raya-mi.org/2025-youth-recognition-award.html

01/29/2026

This event is TONIGHT! Join us at the Rochester Hills Public Library for It Takes a Village: Caregiving Panel! More info below 👇

Join us at Rochester Hills Public Library for "It Takes a Village: Caregiving Panel." Hear from the panel of experts who will answer questions and share resources for caregivers of every age and every stage of life.
🗓️ January 29th
⏰ 6:30pm
📍 Rochester Hills Public Library, 500 Olde Towne Rd., Rochester
💻 Registration Required: https://www.rhpl.org/calendar

01/27/2026

Middle school students in the RCS District join us for Yoga Classes! 🧘‍♀️🧘🧘‍♂️
Improve your Balance, Strength, Meditation, and Mindfulness.
🗓️Class times are Mondays - Feb 9th, 23rd and March 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd from 7:15pm - 8:00pm.
$25 for all 6 sessions, scholarships are available.
Registration Required ~ https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenYvyJpuhyiu-gj1mITa-1gy0RMNueQfXraOApo_bQy5ljwQ/viewform

01/19/2026

Join us at Rochester Hills Public Library for "It Takes a Village: Caregiving Panel." Hear from the panel of experts who will answer questions and share resources for caregivers of every age and every stage of life.
🗓️ January 29th
⏰ 6:30pm
📍 Rochester Hills Public Library, 500 Olde Towne Rd., Rochester
💻 Registration Required: https://www.rhpl.org/calendar

01/17/2026

We’re here to serve you! 🍝

Rochester Fire Department
Downtown Rochester
Fire & Ice Festival

01/15/2026

Fire, Ice, and... Spaghetti! 🍝🔥

THIS SATURDAY!
Take a break from the Downtown Rochester festivities and head over to the Rochester Fire Department! We’re serving up delicious spaghetti to help raise funds for RAYA. It’s the best deal in town and a great way to support our local community.

🗓️ When: Saturday, Jan 17th | 4:30–7:00 pm Where: 277 E. Second St. Cost: $10 Adults / $5 Kids

See you there! 🚒

01/06/2026

Important information for your seniors! Deadline extended until January 25th, encourage your senior to apply for Rochester Community Schools Foundation scholarships! 👩‍🎓🧑‍🎓

Generous donors are proud to provide 43 scholarships, totaling $125,000, to students from Adams, Rochester, Stoney Creek and the International Academy. Specific criteria varies among scholarships, and all funds are awarded to students continuing their education or career training after high school. Deadline extended to Jan. 25. Learn more at the RCS Foundation website: https://ow.ly/v2mS50XAehn.

01/03/2026

Join us for a Spaghetti Fundraiser Dinner at the Fire & Ice Festival in Downtown Rochester at the Rochester Fire Department! 🍝🚒

🗓️ Saturday January 17th
⏰ 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
🚒 Rochester Fire Station ~ 277 E. Second St.
🍝 Adults $10, Children 12 & Under $5

01/01/2026

Happy New Year from Raya! 🥳 Wishing you a year filled with success and happiness! 🎉

12/29/2025

The holidays can be challenging. Please remember: help is always available, and self-harm or harming others is never the solution. If you need urgent support for your mental health, text or call 988 (Su***de & Crisis Lifeline) or chat online.(https://988lifeline.org/) For immediate danger, call 911. 📲