The 2025 South Shore Merry Market | Sunday, December 14 | 10am to 4pm
AP2R
SIGNATURE EVENT
The Merry Market is A Place to Rise’s largest fundraising event of the year, fueling our mission to provide compassionate, hands-on support to South Shore individuals and families facing temporary hardship.
Your ticket purchase directly helps us sustain our programs and give back to our community all year long. Together, we’re creating a ripple of hope, joy, and stability for those who need it most.
Shop with Purpose, Celebrate with Heart
we rise by lifting others.
A VILLAGE
IN TIMES OF NEED.
AP2R is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing compassionate support to individuals and families facing unexpected, short-term challenges.
We take a holistic approach—offering financial assistance, sharing essential resources, delivering thoughtful personal gestures, and connecting people with a broader network of community support. Our mission is to show up with empathy and practical help when it’s needed most, reminding those we serve that they are seen, supported, and never alone.
RECIPIENT REFLECTION
“I honestly didn’t even know what I needed to do until you came along. I was so stressed just trying to be a mom and keep up with work that I couldn’t even figure out what to do next. And you helped in so many ways, like right away, just jumped in and got things done for me and that just allowed me to breathe for a minute”
RECIPIENT REFLECTION
“I don’t feel like I deserve any of this and I’m not sure if I truly conveyed just how grateful I am. I look forward to the day when I am able to be the one giving instead of the one on the receiving end.”
RECIPIENT REFLECTION
“I want to sincerely thank you, and everyone else involved, with the generous and heartfelt help that was given to me and my children the past few weeks. This year was hard for so many of us. But with the hard times, have come so much good. So thank you again, and again!”
RECIPIENT REFLECTION
“Thank you for such kindness. I’m overwhelmed with happiness.”
RECIPIENT REFLECTION
“I don’t know how to thank you, I don’t know how to tell you what this means except that you are doing god’s work, you are restoring my faith, you and all of A Place to Rise are angels.”
GIVING + IMPACT
Collective well-being and social impact are at the core of our mission, and our efforts reflect that through consistent giving, resource sharing, outreach, and community-centered events. We host local gatherings that bring people together, offer support, and create safe, uplifting environments for connection, learning, and joy.
With the help of generous donations and strong partnerships, we’re able to reach more individuals and families—ensuring vital resources are accessible where they’re needed most. Every effort we make is driven by a deep commitment to building stronger, more supported communities.
Yearly Giving
Every year, A Place to Rise walks beside families, individuals, and elders who might otherwise be overlooked. Your yearly gift ensures that when our neighbors face hardship, they don’t face it alone.
Direct Assist
Our mission is to support South Shore families facing unexpected, short-term challenges—the kinds of hardships that can suddenly disrupt daily life.
Recipients
Across the South Shore, we respond to urgent needs, offer support in everyday moments, and strive to bring joy when and where needed. We believe small gestures can spark lasting change
Events + Outreach
AP2R events are more than just gatherings - they’re catalysts for connection, generosity, and meaningful impact. We work together to lift our neighbors through tough times.
Community Impact
Every time we support a family, share a resource, or uplift an individual, we spark a ripple that reaches far beyond that single moment. Together, our collective efforts are building more compassionate, connected communities.
THOUGHTFUL GESTURE
This is for the person watching a loved one struggling and wanting them to feel the love and support not only from them but from the entire community. Depending on the nature of the adversity, AP2R will curate a special gift to remind the recipient that they are not alone. Our team will learn about the person or family experiencing challenges and collaborate with local businesses to create something both beautiful and practical. This is a wonderful opportunity for the community to come together and support their neighbors, and it has been very well received in the past.
DIRECT ASSIST
This is for those of us who face unexpected hardships and challenging times. Whether it’s due to job loss, mental or physical health struggles, the loss of a loved one, or other difficult circumstances, making ends meet—such as paying utility bills or buying groceries—can become nearly impossible. That's where our team steps in to help. You can submit an intake form for a Direct Assist either for yourself or on behalf of a friend or family member in need. In this effort, AP2R will leverage our network to share resources, connect you with other nonprofits, or provide monetary assistance. There is no shame in needing help from time to time, and AP2R can be that supportive safety net for you.
Compassionate
Support
Resource sharing, monetary aid, personalized gestures & community connection
60+ families and individuals
supported since 2020 in
10+ South Shore towns
Community Impact