our team
A Place to Rise seeks to fill a gap in the non-profit sector that caters to the immediate needs of individuals and families, during small and large life circumstances where resources, community and monetary aid can provide support and connection in local South Shore areas.
We have a team of kind, dedicated Board Members that will be a village in your time of need.
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Aubrey Schwartz
Board Chair
Elena Gulotta
Board Secretary
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Meg Wheeler
Treasurer
Rachael Meyers
Event Planning Committee
Kate Murtaugh
Event Planning Committee
Cait Simmons
Giving Committee
Danielle Colosimo
Marketing Committee
Laura Bauer
Team Member
Christen Poole
Team Member
Denise Laplaca
Team Member
Wendy Badia
Nominating + Governance
“Thank you for such kindness. I’m overwhelmed with happiness.”
- ap2r recipient
who we are
Through shared experience here at AP2R we have learned that there are circumstances within our local communities that often slip through the cracks. The limitations of existing systemic resources result in unseen needs that often go unmet.
A family who cannot afford extracurricular activities for their children, a single parent who is struggling financially around the holidays or an elder who is feeling isolated and alone. AP2R has developed paths of support to connect our
community to our neighbors in need through collective action.
If you are in need or someone you love is, fill out the Intake Form (to the best of your ability) and we will do our best to help.