Driven by the belief that the power of collaboration significantly amplifies community impact, Rochester Purchasing Equity Project (RPEP) was established by Rochester Area Community Foundation in 2023 to transform the procurement practices of our region’s employers to benefit local Black- and Brown-owned businesses. Why This, Why Now? Vendors of color are seriously underrepresented in Rochester. […]
The Michigan-based Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation established two funds at Rochester Area Community Foundation, signaling a strategic community investment in the Rochester region. About Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. He was born in Columbus, Ohio, but called the Detroit area home for most of his life. Mr. Wilson was best known as the 54-year-owner of […]
Through fundraising, making grants, and partnering with experts in the field, Rochester’s Child promotes the very best early care and education for Monroe County’s most vulnerable children. Since 1990, Rochester’s Child has forged public-private partnerships and driven changes in policy and practice to improve early childhood and development for children birth to age 8. A […]
Rochester ENergy Efficiency & Weatherization (RENEW) is a collective impact initiative established in 2015. By braiding resources and working cooperatively, RENEW and our community partners have invested over $10.3 million into the homes of hundreds of income-qualified homeowners, making them more energy-efficient, healthier, and safer from environmental hazards. These energy-efficiency improvements will keep more than […]
