Everyone Deserves Green Spaces
Protect Her Independence
Give Kids a Fair Chance
Preserve Our History
Expand Access to the Arts
Demand Racial Equity
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.
ESL Rochester Fringe Festival is back in 2025, and we’re beyond thrilled to be a sponsor of the wildest celebration of creativity in the city! Whether it’s theater, comedy, dance, or something totally unexpected, there’s something for everyone and their weird uncle. Keep an eye on the lineup — you don’t want to miss the magic!
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The Community Foundation is proud to sponsor the HBCU College Expo™ on September 25, 2025, at the Blue Cross Arena. Students and families of all ages are welcome to explore higher education opportunities. Be sure to stop by our table to chat with Sarah Johnston and learn more about our scholarship opportunities that support students in achieving their education goals. Visit www.racf.org/scholarships to learn more. ... See MoreSee Less
How does grantmaking create meaningful change in our communities? In the latest episode of The Pink Change Purse, Berta Rivera, Director of Community Programs at the Community Foundation, joins Morgan Hellquist of Genesee Valley Council on the Arts and host Carol White Llewellyn for a deep dive into the power of grants and the challenges posed by funding cuts. Listen in to hear how impactful philanthropy shapes lives: www.spreaker.com/episode/women-and-grants--67378287
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Welcome to the Team, Genevieve Luce!
We’re excited to have Genevieve join our Philanthropic Engagement team at the Community Foundation! With her passion for building community, Genevieve will be working both behind the scenes and on the front lines to make a meaningful impact.
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During PODER’s “Hora Informativa” show with host Ida Pérez to air Saturday at 10 a.m. on 97.1-FM, Latino Giving Circle members discussed membership and application process for the circle. The Latino Giving Circle, founded in 2022, is one of several at the Community Foundation. To learn more about the Latino Giving Circle visit www.racf.org/LGC.
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Meet our August Advisor Spotlight: Graham Leonard, a trusts and estates attorney with accolades and advice for fellow advisors. To learn more about Graham visit www.racf.org/advisor/graham-leonard/
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Marketing & Communications and Philanthropic Engagement teams from Central New York Community Foundation, Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo and Rochester Area Community Foundation came together for a full-day convening. The day was filled with meaningful discussions, innovative idea-sharing, and strategic planning to enhance our collective impact across our regions.
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