The RISE program is a community-driven initiative that reduces barriers and helps people feel connected, supported, and empowered. Through inclusive, culturally grounded, and accessible programs, participants build resilience, develop new skills, and strengthen their sense of belonging.

Our programs use a trauma-informed, anti-oppressive approach, creating safe spaces to connect, learn, and grow.

RISE is delivered in partnership with ElevateHER, a survivor-led nonprofit advancing gender equity, wellness, and social inclusion through programs that build confidence, leadership, life skills, and economic resilience.

To learn more about ElevateHER, visit www.elevatehercanada.ca.

RISE March 2026 Program Schedule

Here’s our March lineup of inclusive, community-focused programming. All sessions are free, trauma-informed, and open to all participants unless otherwise noted.

Monday, March 2, 2026

Grief Café | 6:30 – 8:30 PM | Rocket Bakery, Mount Pearl

A trauma-informed session exploring anticipatory grief, emotional readiness, and caring for ourselves and others through future loss. Participation and sharing are optional.

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Community Skill Swap | 6:30 – 8:30 PM | Multi-Purpose Room, Summit Centre

Create your own candles with Amy Tucker in this hands-on workshop. Supplies provided!

Thursday, March 5, 2026

Micro Finance | 6:30 – 8:30 PM | Park Place Community Centre

Learn how credit works, how to use credit cards responsibly, and how interest is calculated while creating your own tracking system.

Friday, March 6, 2026

Safety Planning | 6:30 – 8:30 PM | Mount Pearl Tennis Club

Create your own personalized safety cards and learn about cultural, physical, psychological, and emotional safety.

Monday, March 9, 2026

Queer Social | 6:30-8:30 PM | Park Place Community Centre

Test your knowledge at Queer Trivia Night, featuring prizes, snacks, signature mocktails, and friendly competition.

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Community Drop-In | 6:30-8:30 PM | Mount Pearl Tennis Club

Get help finding mental health, substance use, or employment supports. We provide judgement-free guidance and help you connect with local services that work for you.

Thursday, March 12, 2026

Wellness Walk | 6:30 – 8:00 PM | Powers Pond

Snowshoe the trails and warm up afterward with hot chocolate and snacks.

Friday, March 13, 2026

Elevate EveryBODY | 6:30 – 8:30 PM | Park Place Community Centre

Gentle movement followed by DIY self-love Jars, affirmations, and a hydration station.

Saturday, March 14, 2026

Youth Queer Drop-In | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Youth Centre, Reid Community Centre

Pizza, Pins, and Pop Culture! Join us for some pizza, make your own pins and buttons, and explore queer pop culture.

Monday, March 16, 2026

Grief Café – Queer Focus | 6:30 – 8:30 PM | Rocket Bakery, Mount Pearl

A safe space for 2SLGBTQIA+ community members to connect and explore grief, loss, and life transitions with no pressure to share.

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Community Skill Swap | 6:30 – 8:30 PM | Multi-Purpose Room, Summit Centre

Learn basic mending skills with Tamara Turchetta with a St. Patrick’s Day theme.

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Know Your Rights | 6:30 – 8:30 PM | Gloria Pearson Community Centre

Join us for an informal legal education session sharing plain-language information about employment, housing, and justice system rights.

Thursday, March 19, 2026

Micro Finance | 6:30 – 8:30 PM | Park Place Community Centre

Get started with investing! Join us for a hands-on introduction including brokerage setup, stock market basics, and crypto fundamentals for beginners.

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Community Drop-In| 6:30 – 8:30 PM | Mount Pearl Tennis Club

Kick the winter blues! Drop in for open gym, games room, crafts, tropical mocktails, and tacos!

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Cultural Wellness | 6:30 – 8:30 PM | Gloria Pearson Community Centre

Come celebrate Brazilian culture! Cook traditional dishes and enjoy cultural traditions with Paula Durado and friends.

Thursday, March 26, 2026

Wellness Walk | 6:30 – 8:00 PM | Powers Pond

Cross-country ski with us through the trails and warm up afterward with hot chocolate and snacks.

Friday, March 27, 2026

Elevate EveryBODY | 6:30 – 8:00 PM | Park Place Community Centre

Gentle movement followed by body-positive zine-making and smoothies.

Monday, March 30, 2026

Safety Planning | 6:30 – 8:30 PM | Park Place Community Centre

Participants will learn how to safely navigate public transit, use transportation apps, and plan efficient routes, and create a personalized transit plan tailored to their needs.

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Community Skill Swap | 6:30 – 8:30 PM | Multi-Purpose Room, Summit Centre

This trauma-informed session focuses on learning practical tools for setting healthy boundaries, skill-building, and recognizing your limits in a supportive, choice-based environment.

RISE April 2026 Program Schedule

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Women and Girls & Newcomer Women and Girls Job Readiness Program | 6:30–8:30 PM | Gloria Pearson Community Centre

Employment preparation tailored for newcomers and those who may face barriers to employment, including resume support, interview practice, understanding local workplace culture, and building confidence in navigating the job market.

Thursday, April 2, 2026

Micro Finance | 6:30 – 8:30 PM | Park Place Community Centre

A shame-free introduction to financial wellbeing. Sessions cover budgeting, understanding credit, navigating debt, and building confidence in everyday money management. Designed for women and girls, equity deserving women and girls, and gender diverse individuals.

Monday, April 6, 2026

Grief Café | 6:30 – 8:30 PM | Rocket Bakery, Mount Pearl

A trauma-informed session exploring anticipatory grief, emotional readiness, and caring for ourselves and others through future loss. Participation and sharing are optional.

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Community Drop-In & Swim | 6:30-8:30 PM | Summit Centre

Participants will begin with an open-door gathering and community building support and available free swim from 7pm-7:45. A flexible, open-door gathering for women and girls, newcomer women and girls, and gender diverse individuals, where participants build community and can access informal support, ask questions, engage in activities, or simply enjoy quiet company. Each session features a new activity like movie nights and baking to sustainability projects, crafts, and more. No registration required

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

2SLGBTQQIA+ Job Readiness | 6:30–8:30 PM | Gloria Pearson Community Centre

A general employment workshop open to gender- and identity-diverse community members who would like to learn more about employment preparedness while socializing with peers and mentors — all ages welcome. Covers resumes, applications, interview skills, workplace expectations, and practical tools for entering or re-entering the workforce.

Thursday, April 9, 2026

Wellness Walk | 6:30 – 8:00 PM | City Trails

Guided outdoor movement sessions encouraging gentle physical activity, routine, and social connection. All bodies and mobility levels are welcome; no fitness goals or pressure, just community, fresh air, and supportive company.

Friday, April 10, 2026

Elevate EveryBODY | 6:30 – 8:00 PM | Park Place Community Centre

An inclusive, body positive wellness session dedicated to self-acceptance, embodiment, and confidence. Celebrates all bodies, all identities, and all levels of comfort and experience.

Saturday, April 11, 2026

Queer Social | 6:30-8:30 PM | Park Place Community Centre

A facilitated social gathering for 2SLGBTQIA+ adults offering a low-pressure, joyful, and affirming space to connect. Participants can enjoy rotating activities such as art, cooking, games, and themed socials designed to build community, reduce isolation, and nurture belonging PLUS a cash bar!

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Community Skill Swap | 6:30 – 8:30 PM | Multi-Purpose Room, Summit Centre

A peer-led skill exchange celebrating community knowledge. Participants can learn — and share — everyday skills such as DIY fixes, knitting, budgeting basics, mechanics, and more. A welcoming space that builds confidence, connection, and mutual support.

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Women and Girls & Newcomer Women and Girls Job Readiness Program | 6:30–8:30 PM | Gloria Pearson Community Centre

Employment preparation tailored for newcomers and those who may face barriers to employment, including resume support, interview practice, understanding local workplace culture, and building confidence in navigating the job market.

Thursday, April 16, 2026

Micro Finance | 6:30 – 8:30 PM | Park Place Community Centre

A shame-free introduction to financial wellbeing. Sessions cover budgeting, understanding credit, navigating debt, and building confidence in everyday money management. Designed for woman and girls, equity deserving women and girls, and gender diverse individuals.

Monday, April 20, 2026

Grief Café | 6:30 – 8:30 PM | Rocket Bakery, Mount Pearl

A trauma-informed session exploring anticipatory grief, emotional readiness, and caring for ourselves and others through future loss. Participation and sharing are optional.

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Community Drop-In | 6:30-8:30 PM | Mount Pearl Tennis Club

A flexible, open-door gathering for women and girls, newcomer woman and girls, and gender diverse individuals, where participants build community and can access informal support, ask questions, engage in activities, or simply enjoy quiet company. Each session features a new activity like movie nights and baking to sustainability projects, crafts, and more. No registration required.

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

SLGBTQQIA+ Job Readiness | 6:30–8:30 PM | Gloria Pearson Community Centre

A general employment workshop open to gender- and identity-diverse community members who would like to learn more about employment preparedness while socializing with peers and mentors — all ages welcome. Covers resumes, applications, interview skills, workplace expectations, and practical tools for entering or re-entering the workforce.

Thursday, April 23, 2026

Wellness Walk | 6:30 – 8:00 PM | City Trails

Guided outdoor movement sessions encouraging gentle physical activity, routine, and social connection. All bodies and mobility levels are welcome; no fitness goals or pressure, just community, fresh air, and supportive company.

Friday, April 24, 2026

Elevate EveryBODY | 6:30 – 8:00 PM | Park Place Community Centre

An inclusive, body positive wellness session dedicated to self-acceptance, embodiment, and confidence. Celebrates all bodies, all identities, and all levels of comfort and experience.

Saturday, April 25, 2026

Youth Queer Drop-In | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Youth Centre, Reid Community Centre

A supportive, age-appropriate space for queer and questioning youth to explore identity, build friendships, and have fun. Facilitated with clear boundaries and trauma-informed practices, this session prioritizes safety, creativity, and genuine peer connection.

Monday, April 27, 2026

Safety Planning | 6:30 – 8:30 PM | Park Place Community Centre

A practical, empowerment-focused workshop helping participants identify risks, establish boundaries, and build personal safety strategies. Topics may include transit safety, party safety, and responding confidently in challenging situations. Designed for women and girls, equity deserving women and girls, and gender diverse individuals.

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Self-Defense Workshop | 6:30–8:30 PM | Multi-Purpose Room, Summit Centre

A beginner-friendly introduction to safety awareness and basic self-defense. Delivered through a trauma-informed, consent-centered lens to support empowerment for participants of all identities and abilities.

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Cultural Wellness | 6:30 – 8:30 PM | Gloria Pearson Community Centre

A culturally grounded session that honours identity, tradition, and community-defined wellness. Participants can reconnect with cultural practices in a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment.

For more information on all RISE programming, call 709.748.1002 or email steph@elevateher.ca.