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.

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In honor of Rosa Parks’ let's remember this brave woman who made a difference in the civil rights movement and was a change agent in racial equity.
www.racf.org/equity
#rosaparks #takechargeofchange #blackwomenhistory
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In honor of Rosa Parks’ lets remember this brave woman who made a difference in the civil rights movement and was a change agent in racial equity.
https://www.racf.org/equity
#rosaparks #takechargeofchange #blackwomenhistory

In honor of Rosa Parks’ let's remember this brave woman who made a difference in the civil rights movement and was a change agent in racial equity.
www.racf.org/equity
#rosaparks #takechargeofchange #blackwomenhistory
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In honor of Rosa Parks’ lets remember this brave woman who made a difference in the civil rights movement and was a change agent in racial equity.
https://www.racf.org/equity
#rosaparks #takechargeofchange #blackwomenhistory

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We are thankful for the many meaningful contributions of African Americans locally, statewide and across our country.
#TakeChargeOfChange #BlackHistoryMonth #rochesterny
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We are thankful for the many meaningful contributions of African Americans locally, statewide and across our country.
#takechargeofchange #blackhistorymonth #rochesterny

Funding Opportunity! The Women's Giving Circle will accept applications from organizations that serve women and/or girls in Monroe County. Applications close March 1, 2025. Learn more at www.racf.org/grant/rochester-womens-giving-circle/
#women #grants #rochesterny
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Funding Opportunity! The Womens Giving Circle will accept applications from organizations that serve women and/or girls in Monroe County. Applications close March 1, 2025. Learn more at https://www.racf.org/grant/rochester-womens-giving-circle/ 
#women #grants #rochesterny

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Blessings...thanks. How are you?

Unfortunately I'm not a501 C e nor a 509

Wishing our community, a prosperous and joyful Lunar New Year!

#YearOfTheSnake
#lunarnewyear
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Wishing our community, a prosperous and joyful Lunar New Year!  #YearOfTheSnake
#LunarNewYear

Calling all accountants, attorneys, CFAs, trust officers, wealth managers, and other financial professionals: if you are looking for the talking points you need to become part of your clients' most meaningful, philanthropic aspirations, join Lauren Whiting, Chair of the Community Foundation’s Professional Advisor Liaison Committee, and Kayleigh Rae Stampfler, Director of Legacy Giving, for a breakfast conversation on February 12. Space is limited! Secure your spot by emailing Kayleigh at kstampfler@racf.org. ... See MoreSee Less

Calling all accountants, attorneys, CFAs, trust officers, wealth managers, and other financial professionals: if you are looking for the talking points you need to become part of your clients most meaningful, philanthropic aspirations, join Lauren Whiting, Chair of the Community Foundation’s Professional Advisor Liaison Committee, and Kayleigh Rae Stampfler, Director of Legacy Giving, for a breakfast conversation on February 12. Space is limited! Secure your spot by emailing Kayleigh at kstampfler@racf.org.

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Kirk Dougherty, Financial Advisor with Eagle Strategies LLC Bradley Dufrane FSCP CHFC CLU CLF LUTCF Managing Partner, Finger Lakes

As encounters with ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) occur in our area, we seek to highlight resources available to immigrants, regardless of status. Check out these links to understand immigrant rights, connect to local and national support, and access legal resources.

Rochester Area Community Foundation, in partnership with generous philanthropists and community partners, works to improve the quality of life for all people who live and work in the eight-county region. We embrace our role as a connector between the organizations that address our community's most urgent challenges and the resources needed to do so.
www.racf.org/Immigrantresources

#rochesterny #waynecounty #monroecounty #icecreamtruck #ImmigrantResources #legalservices
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As encounters with ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) occur in our area, we seek to highlight resources available to immigrants, regardless of status. Check out these links to understand immigrant rights, connect to local and national support, and access legal resources.  Rochester Area Community Foundation, in partnership with generous philanthropists and community partners, works to improve the quality of life for all people who live and work in the eight-county region. We embrace our role as a connector between the organizations that address our communitys most urgent challenges and the resources needed to do so. 
www.racf.org/Immigrantresources  #rochesterny #waynecounty #monroecounty #icecreamtruck #ImmigrantResources #legalservices

High school students and home-schooled students of high school age in Monroe County have until Jan. 31 to submit original works of poetry or prose or share a performance they’ve been in for the Sokol Literary Awards. We are honored to hold the Eli and Mildred Sokol Fund that the couple established in 1985 to recognize young writers and performers.
Get more details at ffrpl.libraryweb.org/programs/sokol-awards/
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High school students and home-schooled students of high school age in Monroe County have until Jan. 31 to submit original works of poetry or prose or share a performance they’ve been in for the Sokol Literary Awards. We are honored to hold the Eli and Mildred Sokol Fund that the couple established in 1985 to recognize young writers and performers. 
Get more details at https://ffrpl.libraryweb.org/programs/sokol-awards/
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