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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.

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Congratulations to Rachel Rochelle Wyche and Kayleigh Rae Stampfler for graduating from Leadership Development Programs held by the United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes. We couldn't be prouder of their dedication, growth, and commitment to personal and professional development. #LeadershipDevelopment #ProudTeamMembers #UnitedWaySuccess ... See MoreSee Less

Congratulations to Rachel Rochelle Wyche and Kayleigh Rae Stampfler for graduating from Leadership Development Programs held by the United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes. We couldnt be prouder of their dedication, growth, and commitment to personal and professional development. #LeadershipDevelopment #ProudTeamMembers #UnitedWaySuccess

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Thank you for making leadership development and personal growth part of our work. I am so grateful to feel so seen and celebrated by my colleagues and community - and to share it all with the amazing Rachel! 🥳🌈

Congratulations Kay 🎊 🎉❤️

Congrats!!

Deadline approaching! Because school-aged kids in every part of our region deserve the chance to grow and thrive, this year, the common application has been expanded to include Genesee, Orleans, Livingston, Wayne, Ontario, Seneca, Wyoming, and Yates counties, in addition to Monroe. One simple application can connect you to funding for summer programming from five major regional funders.

Apply by Friday, Dec 27 and share this opportunity with summer programs in your area. Click below to learn more and apply. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSclozQ_127fwC6ojYpSKyhZ87Tfz5W7vJjWd7R6YIwutTjg9w/viewform

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Deadline approaching! Because school-aged kids in every part of our region deserve the chance to grow and thrive, this year, the common application has been expanded to include Genesee, Orleans, Livingston, Wayne, Ontario, Seneca, Wyoming, and Yates counties, in addition to Monroe. One simple application can connect you to funding for summer programming from five major regional funders. 
Apply by Friday, Dec 27 and share this opportunity with summer programs in your area. Click below to learn more and apply. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSclozQ_127fwC6ojYpSKyhZ87Tfz5W7vJjWd7R6YIwutTjg9w/viewform  Greater Rochester Afterschool & Summer Alliance - GRASA

On Native American Heritage Day, we are happy to share that a donor has also challenged the Foundation to raise $25,000 by December 31st for our Indigenous Communities Fund and will donate an additional $25K if we succeed. Learn more or donate here: www.racf.org/indigenous ... See MoreSee Less

On Native American Heritage Day, we are happy to share that a donor has also challenged the Foundation to raise $25,000 by December 31st for our Indigenous Communities Fund and will donate an additional $25K if we succeed. Learn more or donate here: www.racf.org/indigenous

How do you practice gratitude during this giving season? If you do not know where to start, Very Well Mind suggests spending a few moments thinking about the things in your life that you are grateful for, doing something kind for another person to show that you are grateful, and paying attention to the small things in your life that bring you joy and peace. ... See MoreSee Less

How do you practice gratitude during this giving season? If you do not know where to start, Very Well Mind suggests spending a few moments thinking about the things in your life that you are grateful for, doing something kind for another person to show that you are grateful, and paying attention to the small things in your life that bring you joy and peace.

Youth sports programs in Genesee and Orleans Counties – don’t miss this funding deadline! Applications for Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Legacy Fund for Youth Sports (serving ages 5-13) through the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo are due Dec 2, 2024 at 4pm. Learn more at projectplaywny.org/legacy-grants/.

Looking for new or gently used sports equipment? Learn about two great programs and apply today: www.goodsports.org/apply/ and www.levelingtheplayingfield.org/apply-for-equipment/.
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Youth sports programs in Genesee and Orleans Counties – don’t miss this funding deadline! Applications for Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Legacy Fund for Youth Sports (serving ages 5-13) through the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo are due Dec 2, 2024 at 4pm. Learn more at https://projectplaywny.org/legacy-grants/.  Looking for new or gently used sports equipment? Learn about two great programs and apply today: https://www.goodsports.org/apply/ and https://www.levelingtheplayingfield.org/apply-for-equipment/.

We’re one week away from #ROCthDay! Don’t forget to ROC the Day on Tuesday, December 3rd. ... See MoreSee Less

We’re one week away from #ROCthDay! Don’t forget to ROC the Day on Tuesday, December 3rd.

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Hello. Does your organization actually do for the community can u explain please

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