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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Reconnect Rochester is having a screening for their next #rochesterstreetfilm: The Sprawl Effect on October 8th. You can learn more at reconnectrochester.org/programs/rochester-street-films/ ... See MoreSee Less

Reconnect Rochester is having a screening for their next #rochesterstreetfilm: The Sprawl Effect on October 8th. You can learn more at https://reconnectrochester.org/programs/rochester-street-films/Image attachment

Check out highlights from our staff during the month of September. #funfriday #fingerlakes #rochesterny #nonprofit #takechargeofchange ... See MoreSee Less

As the Jewish New Year begins, we extend our warmest wishes for a happy and healthy Rosh Hashanah to all who celebrate! #RoshHashanah #shanatova #jewishnewyear #highholidays ... See MoreSee Less

As the Jewish New Year begins, we extend our warmest wishes for a happy and healthy Rosh Hashanah to all who celebrate! #roshhashanah #shanatova #jewishnewyear #highholidays

Last week Rochester Hope & PUSH Physical Theatre were awarded grants by the Latino Giving Circle for their contributions to the Latin community. You can learn how to get involved at www.racf.org/LGC #collectivegiving #latin #rochesterny ... See MoreSee Less

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We’re so grateful 🖤

What do you think when you hear historic preservation? Repairs to an old church or revitalization of a main street block? Historic preservation grants can also document missing pieces of local history, create sustainable revenue for the keepers of our past, and spur the economy. 👉 To learn about projects that go beyond saving old places, read the full story: www.racf.org/news/historic-preservation-2024/

#historicpreservation #CommunityImpact #LocalEconomy
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What do you think when you hear historic preservation? Repairs to an old church or revitalization of a main street block? Historic preservation grants can also document missing pieces of local history, create sustainable revenue for the keepers of our past, and spur the economy. 👉 To learn about projects that go beyond saving old places, read the full story: https://www.racf.org/news/historic-preservation-2024/  #HistoricPreservation #CommunityImpact #LocalEconomy

We’re proud to be one of the sponsors for this year’s Fringe Festival. Here are some of our staff’s favorite moments!

#funfriday #rocfringe24 #fringefestival #rochesterfringefestival #rochesterny #arts
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How cool

Attention all nonprofits in our eight-county region! There are vitality grants available for organizations providing arts and culture programs that make our region more vital. To learn more visit www.racf.org/grant/vitality-grants-supporting-arts-and-culture/ The deadline to submit an application is November 8, 2024.

#artsandculture #fingerlakes #Nonprofits #grants #communityprograms
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Attention all nonprofits in our eight-county region! There are vitality grants available for organizations providing arts and culture programs that make our region more vital. To learn more visit https://www.racf.org/grant/vitality-grants-supporting-arts-and-culture/ The deadline to submit an application is November 8, 2024.  #artsandculture #fingerlakes #nonprofits #grants #communityprograms

Last scholarship cycle we awarded $849,000 to 273 recipients! 2025-2026 applications will become available on 12/1. You can preview scholarship summaries and other resources on our website, but details and links may change. Sign up to be notified when our scholarship season officially opens. racf.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=8071b1e06d11b5c76baa2f56e&id=d82f32d0de

#scholarship #education #college #scholarshipopportunities #highereducation #scholarships
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Last scholarship cycle we awarded $849,000 to 273 recipients! 2025-2026 applications will become available on 12/1. You can preview scholarship summaries and other resources on our website, but details and links may change. Sign up to be notified when our scholarship season officially opens. https://racf.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=8071b1e06d11b5c76baa2f56e&id=d82f32d0de  #scholarship #education #college #scholarshipopportunities #highereducation #scholarshipsImage attachmentImage attachment+2Image attachment
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