Rochester Area Community Foundation

05/29/2026

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!

05/28/2026

As Superintendent of Rush Henrietta Central School District, board member Dr. Barbara Mullen is constantly finding innovative ways to inspire students. Her most recent engagement idea? Inviting NFL quarterback and activist, Colin Kaepernick, to visit Rush-Henrietta High School and share how Lumi Story is transforming the classroom through additive AI learning.

"My job is to make sure students don't leave here without joy, happiness, and a foundation to make sure that they can change the world when they leave," Dr. Mullen explained in an interview with PrimeTime585. Thank you, Dr. Mullen, for all that you do for our community!

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Today, the former NFL quarterback and activist Colin Kaepernick visited Rush-Henrietta High School for an assembly featuring student presentations. Kaepernick was at the sc…

05/28/2026

Congratulations RENEW Climate Fund on reaching an incredible milestone: 1,000 projects completed right here in our community!

Want to help keep that momentum going? Through our carbon calculator, a simple $22 donation offsets 1,000 miles of driving. It’s a quick, powerful way to honor RENEW's impact and do your part for a greener, more sustainable region: https://www.renew-roc.org/calculator

We just funded our 1,000th project! Join us in celebrating a decade of working with awesome community partners as an initiative of the Rochester Area Community Foundation! We’ve braided $16.6M to help make the homes of 1,000+ income-qualified Monroe County homeowners more energy-efficient, healthier, & safer. This work will keep 12,466+ tons of greenhouse gas emissions out of our atmosphere and homeowners report better physical & mental health outcomes.
Celebrate with us by making a donation to support this work, follow us on FB & IG, and check out our terrific website (link below) to learn more.
Thank you to all of our generous funders, donors, colleagues, and community partners. 🌏💚

05/27/2026

The LGBT+ Giving Circle's 15th Anniversary and Grants Reception is just two weeks away! 🏳️‍🌈

Whether you're new to the group or a long-time member, all are welcome. Register by June 1st to receive an additional drink ticket for the day of the event, and learn what the LGBT+ Giving Circle is all about: https://www.racf.org/about/events/lgbt-giving-circle-anniversary/

05/26/2026

We asked. You answered. Immerse yourself in our Evening Out with Jazz playlist -- curated especially for you, by you. 🎼

Visit our website to listen now: https://www.racf.org/evening-out/

05/22/2026

We're hiring!

The Community Foundation is looking for a multimedia designer to join our team. Are you curious, bold, accountable, and interested in using your well-honed design skills to have a positive impact on the greater Rochester region?

Apply today: https://www.indeed.com/job/multimedia-designer-2e86bde191008340

05/20/2026

We are thrilled to announce our celebrity guests for Evening Out with Jazz: Tito Puente Jr. and Nestor Torres!🎶

Tito Puente, Jr. nurtures the musical legacy of his father while mixing mambo, Latin, and tropical styles to create a powerful musical blend of his own. Nestor Torres is a Latin Grammy Award-winning flautist know for his melodic and exuberant sound.

Join us for an intimate fireside chat with the Kings of Latin Jazz before their evening performance at Parcel 5: https://www.racf.org/evening-out/

05/16/2026

Congratulations to our CEO, Simeon Banister, on receiving the 2026 Leadership Award from the RPCN: Rochester Professional Consultants Network earlier this week.

"What truly distinguishes Simeon is his people-centered approach to leadership," RPCN shared in their announcement of the award. "By bringing business, nonprofit, and public leaders to the same table he fosters a collaborative environment where trust is built and diverse voices are heard. He excels at empowering those around him, turning shared values into tangible regional progress."

Join us in celebrating Simeon in the comments below! ⬇️

05/15/2026

🌈Today is the final day to double your impact!

When you give now through midnight tonight to the LGBT+ Giving Circle, every dollar will go twice as far thanks to a generous donor match.

Donate now: https://racfs.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=2265

05/14/2026

Parents — help us spread the word!

The Rochester Area Community Foundation is currently accepting applications now through May 31 for the Hanson Medical Scholarship, a scholarship designed for students from Livingston or Monroe Counties pursuing an advanced degree in medicine.

Know a student who should see this? Tag them below or share this post to help us spread the word.

👉 Learn more here:

Scholarship for medical students from Livingston and Monroe County (NY) focused on primary care with a focus on family medicine.

05/12/2026

Did you know Rochester’s Jazz Fest is one of the largest in the nation?

We’re celebrating all things art on June 24th at Evening Out with Jazz. To get in the spirit, we’re building a custom playlist for the event. Let us know your favorite jazz singer or song in the comments below to help us set the evening mood. ⬇️

📸 : Rochester International Jazz Festival