PHILIPSBURG:--- Flow partnered with RISE Foundation to provide extended support to vulnerable families through the Foundation’s Project Hope initiative, delivering assistance that continues beyond the holiday season and into the new year.
Project Hope is a targeted community initiative that supports families experiencing financial, medical, or social hardship during one of the most challenging times of the year. The initiative is structured to provide relief over multiple months, recognizing that the pressures families face do not end after the holidays.
As part of this initiative, RISE Foundation collaborated with Leaders for Change Foundation, which worked closely with community families and conducted an initial needs assessment to identify those most in need of support.
Through Flow’s sponsorship, more than 40 families received non-perishable food supplies in December, helping reduce household expenses during the holiday season. In addition, Flow provided shopping vouchers allocated for January and February, ensuring continued assistance during the early months of the year.
This partnership allowed us to extend support beyond the holidays and into the new year, which is when many families feel the pressure most,” said Chiaira Bowers of RISE Foundation. “Flow’s support made it possible to respond in a practical and dignified way.”
Following the needs assessment, the vouchers were specifically targeted to senior beneficiaries within the selected families, reflecting the identified priority needs.
RISE Foundation expresses sincere appreciation to Flow for stepping up to fill this critical need. Flow’s support played a key role in transforming Project Hope into a multi-month relief effort rather than a one-time intervention.
Special recognition is extended to Flow’s marketing team for championing the initiative and actively seeking meaningful ways to support vulnerable families across the island. Their commitment and collaborative approach were instrumental in expanding the project's reach and impact.
RISE Foundation values Flow’s partnership and looks forward to continued collaboration in initiatives that strengthen families and uplift communities across St. Maarten.
