News & Events

Take a few minutes to watch our year-end video celebrating the impact powered by our community, partners, and supporters. From families served to programs strengthened, this recap showcases the difference RCAO continues to make.

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The high winds on Friday, October 31 may have forced our annual Trunk-or-Treat inside, but they couldn't blow away the Halloween fun! RCAO is grateful to all of the staff, parents, partners, and friends who came together to provide our youth with a safe and sweet afternoon!

Check out the October 2025 edition of RCAO's monthly email newsletter!

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Excitement was in the air this week as RCAO’s Helping Hands Learning Academy took delivery of a brand-new 24-passenger school bus. The addition of this safe, reliable vehicle fulfills a critical need and will significantly enhance our ability to expand access to early childhood education services. This important milestone was made possible through the generous support of the City of Rahway , Columbia Bank Foundation , and RSI Foundation . Their contributions reflect a shared

Check out the July 2025 edition of RCAO's monthly email newsletter!

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RCAO is grateful to the New Jersey Clean Communities (NJCCC) for their generous donation of reusable grocery bags to support our weekly food distribution. This partnership elevates the efficiency, convenience, and dignity of our food distribution while helping to keep single-use plastic bags out of the waste stream. Thank you, NJCCC, for supporting both our community and our environment! Learn more at https://njclean.org/ .

On Tuesday, May 13, we gathered to honor the most recent inductees to the Rahway Community Action Organization's Hall of Fame. This special recognition celebrates individuals and organizations whose longstanding commitment to supporting RCAO has been invaluable to advancing our mission and strengthening our ability to serve the community. Through their leadership, partnership, and advocacy, each of our inductees has played a vital role in helping RCAO uplift families and expa

Check out the May 2025 edition of RCAO's monthly email newsletter!

Thanks to the generous support of Reworld™, our students celebrated Earth Day on April 23 with a fun and educational event right here at RCAO. From interactive activities to hands-on learning about the environment, our young participants explored new ways to care for the planet—and had a great time doing it! We’re proud to help nurture the next generation of environmental stewards

On Saturday, April 19, RCAO hosted a festive Easter Egg Hunt at Howard Field, bringing together families for a day full of springtime cheer, games, and community connection. Children enjoyed a colorful egg hunt, face painting, crafts, and plenty of smiles under the sunny skies. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the City of Rahway for their partnership in this event and to the Union County Board of Commissioners for their continued support. We were also honored to welcome Comm

Rahway Community Action Organization (RCAO)’s Community Connections: Resources for All event brought neighbors, service providers, and community leaders together on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 — and made a meaningful impact. Held at RCAO’s Rahway Family Success Center, the event connected more than 215 families with free local services and support, including a holiday food distribution featuring fresh poultry and produce. This was the second event in RCAO’s growing Community C

Join RCAO, Reworld™, and our community partners on Wednesday, April 23 at 10:00 AM as we come together to honor and protect our planet. 🌍💚 This family-friendly event will feature fun activities, Earth Day education, and a chance to connect with others who care about creating a greener future. 📍 RCAO – 796 E. Hazelwood Ave, Rahway, NJ 🗓️ Wednesday, April 23 🕙 10:00 AM 📞 Questions? Call 732-382-9311 or email info@rahwaycao.org Presented by Reworld™ and brought to you in p

Join us on Saturday, April 19 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Howard Field (1347 Stockton St, Rahway) for a FREE family-friendly event packed...

Looking for local support services? Stop by on Wednesday, April 16 for free resources and helpful information for you and your family. 📅...

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