Compeer Rochester

10/08/2026

A healthier community is a more connected community! 💙💚

We're proud to recognize Excellus BlueCross BlueShield as a Marathon Sponsor of this year's Compeer Mile!

Excellus has supported the walk since its inception in 2020 and has also helped Compeer Rochester expand its behavioral health services through capacity-building grants.

But their commitment goes beyond financial support. Crystal Gallagher, Manager of Learning at Excellus, has chaired the Compeer Mile committee all seven years, while Cathy Midolo, Excellus's Director of Value Based Payments, recently became Chair of Compeer Rochester's Board of Directors.

Thank you, Excellus, for seven years of partnership and for helping us build a healthier, more connected Rochester!

10/07/2026

It's Check on Your Friends Week! When's the last time you really checked in on a friend?

Today's challenge: send one genuine check-in text before the day is over. You don't need the perfect words, just genuine ones.

Comment “Done!” below.

10/05/2026

Four hours a month can create friendships that last for years.

WXXI News spoke with our director of programs, Tracy LoTemple, about our “Scroll Less, Connect More” campaign aims to turn less screen time into genuine human connection.

More than 200 people are waiting to be matched with a Compeer volunteer—and 60% of Compeer matches last longer than two years, demonstrating how these connections can so easily turn into friendships.

Read or listen to the story:

Compeer Rochester just launched its "Scroll Less, Connect More" volunteer campaign. The group's research found American adults spend an average of 64 hours on screens per month. The campaign asks Rochesterians to put their phones on pause for just four of those hours to make a new friend and support...

10/02/2026

The Compeer Mile is back on November 1! 👟

Join us for a one-mile walk through downtown Rochester as we come together in support of friendship, connection and mental wellness.

📍 Monroe Square, 259 Monroe Ave.
🕙 Check-in: 10–11 a.m.
🚶 Walk begins: 11 a.m.

Adult registration includes a Compeer Mile T-shirt, and kids under 12 are free.

Register today: bit.ly/compeermile26

09/18/2026

What a beautiful evening celebrating Dr. Stacy Killings, this year’s Jamie Lyn Heard-Salatino Award honoree.

The annual award honors Jamie’s memory by recognizing a school-based health professional who carries forward her spirit of care, compassion and support for young people. Dr. Killings does just that.

Thank you to everyone who joined us at The Carlson to celebrate our honoree and the meaningful work happening in our schools and community.

A special thank-you to our co-presenter, Meg's Gift, as well as our event partners, sponsors and everyone who helped make this evening possible.

09/17/2026

One mile. One community. One big step toward making the world less lonely. 💙

Join us Sunday, November 1 for the 2026 Compeer Mile, our largest fundraiser of the year. We’ll walk through downtown Rochester to celebrate connection, friendship and mental wellness — and help support Compeer’s work with youth, adults and veterans across our community.

The walk begins at 11am from our building at Monroe Square. Registration includes a Compeer Mile T-shirt, and kids under 12 are free.

Walk with us, bring a friend and help us make the world less lonely — beginning with our community.

Register: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/compeerrochester/event/thecompeermile2026/?mc_cid=27b8713398&mc_eid=5edcfed52e

09/11/2026

Today, we pause to remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and honor the first responders, service members, veterans and families forever changed by that day.

Compeer Rochester joins our community in reflection and remembrance.

09/10/2026

We know how much it matters to feel seen, heard and connected. Today, on World Su***de Prevention Day, we remember those we have lost, hold space for those who are struggling, and recommit to showing up for one another with care.

If you or someone you know needs support, call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org.

You are not alone.

09/02/2026

We had an incredible weekend recently for the 4th Annual Hermano Cup Championship!

We are so grateful to the friends, family, golfers, sponsors, volunteers and supporters who came together in Rochester to celebrate the life and legacy of former Compeer volunteer Jason Drago while making this year’s tournament such a tremendous success.

The event raised more than $19,000, bringing the Hermano Cup’s total contribution to Compeer Rochester to more than $50,000 over four years! Everyone who helped make this event possible is also helping to make Compeer’s programming possible, creating opportunities for meaningful connection and friendship throughout our community.

Thank you to 13 WHAM ABC for joining us and helping share the story of the Hermano Cup, Jason’s legacy, and the importance of connection and mental health.

08/18/2026

Join us in honoring Dr. Stacy Killings at the 5th Annual Jamie Lyn Heard-Salatino Award Presentation.

Presented by Compeer Rochester and Meg's Gift, this free community event recognizes a school-based health professional who reflects Jamie’s legacy of care, compassion and support for young people.

📅 Wednesday, September 16
⏰ 5:30–7:30pm
📍 The Carlson, 58 Carlson Road, Rochester

Free to attend. RSVP required: bit.ly/jamielynaward