Everyone Deserves Green Spaces
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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.
What is RENEW Climate Fund? Hear from Director, Elizabeth McDade, about the RACF initiative that's helped weatherize nearly 1,000 Rochester area homes in the past ten years. Learn more: www.renew-roc.org/ ... See MoreSee Less
"Neighbors In Action is about planting seeds of purpose in every neighborhood,” explained Mayor Malik Evans last week. "With our partners and residents working together, those seeds are taking root and growing into real, community-driven change across Rochester.”
In partnership with the City of Rochester and ESL Federal Credit Union, the Community Foundation recently awarded nearly $300,000 to 74 resident-led projects. See how these grassroots efforts are blooming across all four quadrants of our city: ... See MoreSee Less
Rochester boosts community-led projects with new Neighbors in Action grants
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City officials are working to build a better Rochester — one neighborhood at a time.“This is a chance to take action together. The challenge is big, but the impact is bigger.”
Read more about RENEW's regional impact and how to support the million-mile challenge:
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RENEW Turns 10, Expands, and Launches Million-Mile Challenge - Rochester Area Community Foundation
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RENEW celebrates 10 years of impact and launches the Million-Mile Challenge to bring the benefits of a healthy home to more neighbors.Our grant cycle closes in less than two weeks for the LGBT+ Giving Circle!
Don’t miss the opportunity to apply for funding for initiatives that advance equity, visibility, and safety for the LGBTQ+ community across our eight-county region.
Apply now through May 1: www.racf.org/grant/lgbt-giving-circle/ ... See MoreSee Less
The Preserving Historical Assets grant cycle closes on May 8! Did you know that these grants are intended to preserve more than brick and mortar? Educational programming that provides new opportunities for community engagement with the region’s historical assets and expands community knowledge of the histories of diverse populations is of particular interest.
Apply today: www.racf.org/grant/vitality-grants-preserving-historical-assets/ ... See MoreSee Less
Gay Mills helped permanently protect more than 6,000 acres of land and water during her 33-year tenure leading Genesee Land Trust. After retiring, she joined Rochester Area Community Foundation’s board of directors.
Discover our shared commitment to 'forever' by reading more about our environmental impact: www.racf.org/about/community-impact/environmental-justice-and-sustainability/ ... See MoreSee Less
Congratulations, Biodance, and thank you for strengthening our region's vitality. The Community Foundation was able to distribute $688,000 last month to 64 nonprofit arts organizations across eight counties because of individuals who invested in creative potential and expression — with gifts today and contributions made and grown over decades. ... See MoreSee Less
Big news: To celebrate RENEW Climate Fund ten-year anniversary, we are officially launching the Million-Mile Challenge! ✈️
Our goal? To offset the carbon footprint of 1,000,000 miles of travel. Whether it’s your daily commute or your next big getaway, every mile counts toward a greener planet.
Not sure where to start? Swipe to learn how to get involved to support Rochester ENergy Efficiency and Weatherization (RENEW) this Earth Month.
Join the challenge: www.renew-roc.org/million-mile-challenge ... See MoreSee Less