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We celebrate Pride Month and are reminded that love is love—no matter who it is between.
#pridemonth #pride2023 #lgbt+ #loveislove
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We celebrate Pride Month and are reminded that love is love—no matter who it is between.
#PrideMonth #Pride2023 #lgbt+ #loveislove

Last chance to register for the Wayne County Community Endowment #golf Tournament.
Visit buff.ly/3WJbD0i for more information.
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Last chance to register for the Wayne County Community Endowment #Golf Tournament. 
Visit https://buff.ly/3WJbD0i for more information.

We're grateful for all the people who have served our country and sacrificed their lives for our liberty. #rochesterny #HappyMemorialDay ... See MoreSee Less

Were grateful for all the people who have served our country and sacrificed their lives for our liberty. #RochesterNY #HappyMemorialDay

Thank you to JPMorgan Chase & Co. for choosing us as the beneficiary for the Corporate Challenge this evening. #thankyou #rochesterny ... See MoreSee Less

Thank you to JPMorgan Chase & Co. for choosing us as the beneficiary for the Corporate Challenge this evening. #thankyou #rochesterny

Join us in our celebration of the arts on June 8th.
www.racf.org/about/events/artsevent/

Thank you to Laurel Pace, Mimi Hwang, James Norman, Howard Spindler & Suzanne Gouvernet
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We are saddened at the recent passing of Janet Buchanan Smith, a tireless advocate for protecting land and animals who also volunteered in classrooms to help children succeed. She was a true community philanthropist who gave generously of her time and financial support to the programs and projects that aligned with her passions.
Janet was an extraordinary lifelong learner. Her thirst for knowledge prompted her to take classes not only at the Eastman School, but also at the University of Oxford, the University of Rochester, and Monroe Community College, where she discovered her talent for watercolor painting. She often donated her art for auctions, assisting several nonprofit organizations with their fundraising.
The Community Foundation introduced this Wayne County resident to a local Children’s Defense Fund model school program that builds academic and social success for city children. A site visit to the school prompted Janet to establish an endowment fund to help support it into the future. For all she had done in our community, we honored Janet with a Philanthropy Award in 2012.
Our deepest condolences to her husband, Bob, her extended family, and many friends.
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We are saddened at the recent passing of Janet Buchanan Smith, a tireless advocate for protecting land and animals who also volunteered in classrooms to help children succeed. She was a true community philanthropist who gave generously of her time and financial support to the programs and projects that aligned with her passions. 
Janet was an extraordinary lifelong learner. Her thirst for knowledge prompted her to take classes not only at the Eastman School, but also at the University of Oxford, the University of Rochester, and Monroe Community College, where she discovered her talent for watercolor painting. She often donated her art for auctions, assisting several nonprofit organizations with their fundraising.
The Community Foundation introduced this Wayne County resident to a local Children’s Defense Fund model school program that builds academic and social success for city children. A site visit to the school prompted Janet to establish an endowment fund to help support it into the future. For all she had done in our community, we honored Janet with a Philanthropy Award in 2012.
Our deepest condolences to her husband, Bob, her extended family, and many friends.

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RIP Janet🙏🏾

She was a wonderful supporter, member and volunteer for Genesee Land Trust. Such a wonderful person and gifted visual artist!

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