Community Events
Let’s work together to end homelessless!
Join us for a morning program featuring federal, state and local leaders, experts and community partners. We will discuss strategies to provide housing solutions for our unhoused neighbors.
Please register for the event by clicking below.
New Bedford Connect is a one-day event that brings together, in a single location, a wide variety of community volunteers and services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Direct services will be provided on site, free of charge to all seeking assistance.
Interested in Sponsoring the event? See our Sponsorship Opportunities
Are you an agency interested in participating in this event? AT FULL CAPACITY
We need volunteers for this event! To volunteer Register here
This free community dinner is open to all! This is our way to reach out to our neighbors and provide fellowship, friendship, and wholesome food! Enjoy a meal, play some games, and hear some inspirational stories.
Not able to attend but want to help? Donations are welcome to help support Rise Up for Homes. Make a donation here.
New Bedford Connect is a one-day event that brings together, in a single location, a wide variety of community volunteers and services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Direct services will be provided on site, free of charge to all seeking assistance.
Interested in Sponsoring the event? See our Sponsorship Opportunities
Are you an agency interested in participating in this event? Registration Closed for 2023
We need volunteers for this event! To volunteer Register here
Join us for a day of music, unity, and community support at New Bedford RiseFest 2023! This incredible event features a diverse lineup of talented local musical acts from various genres, all coming together to make a positive impact.
Live Music All Day and Night
Rafles, Food and Fun!
Help raise awareness and funds for New Bedford's unsheltered members of the community.
Let's make a difference together! Come and show your support for this crucial cause while enjoying fantastic music.
Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door. Must be 21 or older and have valid ID for entry.
This free community dinner is open to all! This is our way to reach out to our neighbors and provide fellowship, friendship, and wholesome food! Enjoy a meal, play some games, and hear some inspirational stories.
Not able to attend but want to help? Donations are welcome to help support Rise Up for Homes. Make a donation here.
New Bedford Connect is a one-day event that brings together, in a single location, a wide variety of community volunteers and services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Direct services will be provided on site, free of charge to all seeking assistance.
Interested in Sponsoring the event? See our Sponsorship Opportunities
Are you an agency interested in participating in this event? Registration Closed
We need volunteers for this event! To volunteer Register here
New Bedford Connect is a one-day event that brings together, in a single location, a wide variety of community volunteers and services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Direct services will be provided on site, free of charge to all seeking assistance.
Interested in Sponsoring the event? See our Sponsorship Opportunities
Are you an agency interested in participating in this event? FULL CAPACITY AT THIS TIME
We need volunteers for this event! To volunteer Register here
Our event this year is will be different, but our commitment is the same. We are inviting you to join us for our New Bedford Connect "Pop Up" events. Our mission to continue to rally service providers and volunteers to support these two "Pop Up" dates that will help families and individuals who are experiencing homelessness or at at risk of becoming homeless. The Homeless Service Providers Network in collaboration with Rise Up for Homes are organizing the event.
Interested in Sponsoring the event? See our Sponsorship Opportunities
Are you an agency interested in participating in this event? Register Here Please note that registration is almost full.
Our event this year is will be different, but our commitment is the same. We are inviting you to join us for our New Bedford Connect "Pop Up" events. Our mission to continue to rally service providers and volunteers to support these two "Pop Up" dates that will help families and individuals who are experiencing homelessness or at at risk of becoming homeless. The Homeless Service Providers Network in collaboration with Rise Up for Homes are organizing the event.
Interested in Sponsoring the event? See our Sponsorship Opportunities
Are you an agency interested in participating in this event? REGISTRATION IS FULL
New Bedford Connect is a one-day event that brings together, in a single location, a wide variety of community volunteers and services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Direct services will be provided on site, free of charge to all seeking assistance.
Interested in Sponsoring the event? See our Sponsorship Opportunities
Are you an agency interested in participating in this event? WE ARE NO LONGER TAKING REGISTRATIONS
We need volunteers for this event! To volunteer Register here
Risefest is a collection of the premier and most eclectic musical acts of all different genres that New Bedford has to offer. This one-day telethon and auction will take place on September 1, 2019 at Greasy Luck Brewery and be simulcasted live via New Bedford Guide
All proceeds to benefit Rise Up for Homes. Tickets for this 12 hour event are only $20 in advance or $25 at the door.
When: October 24th 2018 from 9AM- 1PM
Where: New Bedford YMCA located at 25 S. Water St.
Interested in Sponsoring the event? See our Sponsorship Opportunities
Are you an agency interested in participating in this event? FULL CAPACITY - no longer accepting registration
We need volunteers for this event! To volunteer Register here
During the fourth week of January, PIT Counts are conducted annually across the nation and are designed to collect data on the number of individuals and families experiencing homelessness on any given nights. New Bedford conducts a census on the city's Homeless unsheltered, sheltered and unaccompanied youth populations.
We need you to help! We are looking for 50+ volunteers to help us conduct our annual Point-In-Time Count as well as distribute necessary items to our homeless neighbors. To volunteer for the Point-in-Time Count, please click on the here to sign up.
All volunteers will need to attend a one hour mandatory training session at Positive Action Against Chemical Addiction (PAACA) located at 360 Coggeshall Street, New Bedford at 5:00 pm for Sheltered Count training, and 6:00 pm for unsheltered count training on January 19th.
Event kick-off at the steps of City Hall @ 12:00pm
Start- Wednesday, January 25th @ 2:00pm
End- Thursday, January 26th @ 2:00pm
Thursday, January 19th – 9am to 12pm
St. Anthony’s Parish, 126 School St, Taunton
What we will discuss:
• The HUD definition of Homelessness
• How to access emergency shelter
• What is Permanent Supportive Housing and who qualifies
• What is the SPDAT Assessment Tool and how is it used
• How do I get my client/consumer on the waiting list for housing
• What is chronic homelessness
All training classes are FREE to attend, to register:
www.eventbrite.com/e/the-call-training-tickets-29654796294 or email sococonsult@uwgat.org
Wednesday, January 18th – 9am to 12pm
Cardi’s Furniture, South Attleboro
Community Room
What we will discuss:
• The HUD definition of Homelessness
• How to access emergency shelter
• What is Permanent Supportive Housing and who qualifies
• What is the SPDAT Assessment Tool and how is it used
• How do I get my client/consumer on the waiting list for housing
• What is chronic homelessness
All training classes are FREE to attend, to register:
www.eventbrite.com/e/the-call-training-tickets-29654796294 or email sococonsult@uwgat.org
Wednesday, January 11th – 9am to 12pm
Bristol Community College, Fall River
Main Campus, Faculty Staff Lounge in Building
What we will discuss:
• The HUD definition of Homelessness
• How to access emergency shelter
• What is Permanent Supportive Housing and who qualifies
• What is the SPDAT Assessment Tool and how is it used
• How do I get my client/consumer on the waiting list for housing
• What is chronic homelessness
All training classes are FREE to attend, to register:
www.eventbrite.com/e/the-call-training-tickets-29654796294 or email sococonsult@uwgat.org
Tuesday, January 10th – 9am to 12pm
Buttonwood Park Zoo, New Bedford
Main Entrance
What we will discuss:
• The HUD definition of Homelessness
• How to access emergency shelter
• What is Permanent Supportive Housing and who qualifies
• What is the SPDAT Assessment Tool and how is it used
• How do I get my client/consumer on the waiting list for housing
• What is chronic homelessness
All training classes are FREE to attend, to register:
www.eventbrite.com/e/the-call-training-tickets-29654796294 or email sococonsult@uwgat.org
Thank you to our sponsors...
Our event was a great success! Thank you to all who participating, sponsored and joined is on September 30, 2016.
The City of New Bedford we will be conducting its annual Homeless Point-In-Time Count. The Homeless Point-in-Time Count is a one day or 24 hour, count of sheltered and unsheltered homeless individuals and families in the city. The data we collect during the count is used to help plan services for the homeless throughout the year.
We need you to help! We are looking for 50+ volunteers to help us conduct our annual Point-In-Time Count as well as distribute necessary items to our homeless neighbors. To volunteer for the Point-in-Time Count, please click on the here to sign up. If you have any questions about volunteering, please contact Jessica Teixeira, Steppingstone at jteixeira@steppingstoneinc.org or (508) 674-2788 ext 514.
All volunteers will need to attend a one hour mandatory training session at Positive Action Against Chemical Addiction (PAACA) located at 360 Coggeshall Street, New Bedford at 5:00 pm on January 21st.
After a decade long hiatus, WBSM is bringing back radio legend Stan Lipp’s Quarters for Christmas this December! On Saturday, December 5th WBSM will be broadcasting live from the Dartmouth Mall to raise money for Rise Up For Homes, a local initiative to establish emergency overflow and day shelters for extreme weather conditions.
Along with our sponsors First Citizens' Federal Credit Union and Acushnet Alternative Heating, we hope to raise another $5,000 for this great cause.
Here’s how you can get involved:
1. Visit the Dartmouth Mall on Saturday, December 5th between 1- 5pm and donate any amount of money at our WBSM Quarters for Christmas Booth. Checks will also be accepted and can be made out to Rise Up For Homes
2. Make a secure donation online to Rise Up for Homes by clicking here.
3. Send a secure donation mobile phone, text RISEUP to 50155
For more information visit WBSM
Rise Up for Homes and The Homeless Service Providers Network, are hosting an event called: “One Homeless Night….is too many”, a community campout on Friday, October 16, 2015 from 6pm to 6am at Normandin Middle School. We want you to join us on the 16th and help raise funds to eliminate homelessness in New Bedford once and for all.
Leaders from all sectors of the community will be joining in solidarity to raise awareness and funds to support this effort to end homelessness and we want to count you among them. We need your support!
