Expand Access to the Arts

Protect Her Independence

Give Kids a Fair Chance

Everyone Deserves Green Spaces

Demand Racial Equity

Preserve Our History

Everyone can take action to make our world a more equitable and vital place. Since 1972, Rochester Area Community Foundation has connected donors to the critical needs of our eight-county region, leveraging financial expertise and community knowledge to maximize impact. At the Foundation, donors are partners and every gift is an investment in a better future.

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Whether you're Irish or just Irish at heart, St. Patrick's Day is a time to come together, spread joy, and embrace the luck of t#stpatricksdaya#shamrock #greeno#stpattys #stpattys ... See MoreSee Less

Whether youre Irish or just Irish at heart, St. Patricks Day is a time to come together, spread joy, and embrace the luck of the Irish. #StPatricksDay #shamrock #green #stpattys

Rochester Women’s Giving Circle supports programs and organizations in Monroe County that help women and girls gain the necessary education, training and skills that lead to economic independence. Since 2008, this group has distributed nearly $2.3 million in grants locally. For more information on how you can get involved therwgc.org/ #womenshistorymonth ... See MoreSee Less

Rochester Women’s Giving Circle supports programs and organizations in Monroe County that help women and girls gain the necessary education, training and skills that lead to economic independence. Since 2008, this group has distributed nearly $2.3 million in grants locally. For more information on how you can get involved https://therwgc.org/ #womenshistorymonth

The Community Foundation is deeply saddened by the passing of Iris Banister. Our condolences to Simeon, our president and CEO, his brothers Thomas and Ethan, and their families. The Iris and Thomas Banister Memorial Fund (buff.ly/3IzJbHZ) has been established for gifts in honor of their parents and the work they did on behalf of our community. buff.ly/3PijLm6 ... See MoreSee Less

The Community Foundation is deeply saddened by the passing of Iris Banister. Our condolences to Simeon, our president and CEO, his brothers Thomas and Ethan, and their families. The Iris and Thomas Banister Memorial Fund (buff.ly/3IzJbHZ) has been established for gifts in honor of their parents and the work they did on behalf of our community. https://buff.ly/3PijLm6

Let's all inspire inclusion for International Women's Day and beyond. buff.ly#IWD2024 #InspireInclusione#Womenion #women ... See MoreSee Less

Lets all inspire inclusion for International Womens Day and beyond. buff.ly/4bZMtBA 
#IWD2024 #InspireInclusion #women

Wednesday night, we had the honor of sponsoring the impactful event "Poverty by America," hosted by RMAPI. As part of our commitment to social responsibility, we were delighted to have Foundation President and CEO Simeon Banister close the event with this thought-provoking conversation with author Matthew Desmond. #Poverty #RochesterNY #CollectiveAction #SocialResponsibility ... See MoreSee Less

Wednesday night, we had the honor of sponsoring the impactful event Poverty by America, hosted by RMAPI. As part of our commitment to social responsibility, we were delighted to have Foundation President and CEO Simeon Banister close the event with this thought-provoking conversation with author Matthew Desmond. #Poverty #RochesterNY #CollectiveAction #SocialResponsibility

Don't miss your chance to apply for the consolidated scholarships, as the deadline is tonight. Have you completed your application yet? buff.ly/3T0IV9J ... See MoreSee Less

Dont miss your chance to apply for the consolidated scholarships, as the deadline is tonight. Have you completed your application yet? https://buff.ly/3T0IV9J

Join us tomorrow and lend your voice, hear about the initiatives, and make a difference in the services provided. #communityengagement #publichearings #rochesterny ... See MoreSee Less

Join us tomorrow and lend your voice, hear about the initiatives, and make a difference in the services provided. #CommunityEngagement #PublicHearings #RochesterNY
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