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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.
Tomorrow is the last day to get your tickets for Evening Out with Jazz 🎺
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🏳️🌈 Don't miss the LGBT+ Giving Circle's 15th Anniversary and Grant Reception on Wednesday, June 10, at Fairport Brewing.
This event is free and welcome to both new and familiar faces. Invite a friend and learn more about what fifteen years means: www.racf.org/about/events/lgbt-giving-circle-anniversary/ ... See MoreSee Less
Music has the power to bring people together.
That's why we're excited to welcome Danielle Ponder as the featured headliner for the 2026 Rochester Juneteenth Festival on Saturday, June 20.
With a voice that inspires and songs that speak to courage, hope, and humanity, Danielle embodies the spirit of this year's theme, Beloved Community.
Gather with friends, family, and neighbors for an evening that promises to be one of the highlights of this year's festival.
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Martin Luther King, Jr. Park
Free and open to the public
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In today’s information landscape, it can be hard to tune into the signal and tune out the noise.
We've compiled 7 trends shaping philanthropy, with concrete examples of how they are playing out on a local level. Leave a comment below with your thoughts and explore the trends: ... See MoreSee Less
Key Trends Set to Shape 2026 - Rochester Area Community Foundation
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7 trends set to shape the future of the philanthropic sector, from federal funding shifts to embedded AI, with local examples.Be part of something meaningful this Juneteenth.
The 2026 Rochester Juneteenth Festival is looking for volunteers to help create a welcoming and memorable experience for thousands of community members.
Volunteer opportunities are available June 18-20 for individuals and groups, including:
• Registration support
• Grounds support
• Food area maintenance
• First Aid Station
• Runners/Floaters
• Stage support
• Event setup and breakdown
This year's theme, Beloved Community, celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s vision of a society rooted in justice, opportunity, and love for one another.
Join us in honoring Juneteenth and helping bring this important community celebration to life.
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🎷There's one week left to buy tickets for Evening Out with Jazz! Join us for:
• An evening with community members passionate about regional arts & culture
• Prime parking and walkability to post-event performances
• An intimate chat with Kings of Latin Jazz, Tito Puente, Jr. and Nestor Torres
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What does Indian classical and European baroque music have in common? The answer may surprise you. Two hundred listeners went on a genre-bending journey of musical discovery last fall to find out.
The program, by Pegasus Early Music, NYS Baroque, and Vidita Kanniks, was designed to contrast two distinct musical styles, while highlighting how much they have in common. Support for this project was provided by the Community Foundation's Arts & Culture grant cycle in 2025.
Earlier this year, the Community Foundation awarded $688,000 in grants to 64 nonprofits arts organizations, investing in creative potential across eight counties.
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Indian-Baroque Fusion Captivates New Listeners - Rochester Area Community Foundation
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A grant to Pegasus Early Music helped reach new listeners with a blend of classical Indian music and Western Baroque.Caring for our community means showing up for the spaces that bring us together. 🌱
For this year’s United Way Day of Caring, our team helped clean up the Genesee Riverway Trail and plant new greenery at Conkey Corner Park. Thank you to United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes for organizing this impact-driven event! ... See MoreSee Less