The Community Foundation of Greater Rochester is a public non-profit serving the communities of greater Rochester.
vision
To inspire and garner support for the Foundation’s Mission by connecting people who care with causes that matter and by being a resource that provides solutions for current and emerging community needs.
Mission
To enhance the quality of life for citizens of the Greater Rochester area by serving as a community endowment builder, a community grant maker and community leader.
Connecting People with Charitable Initiatives
Donors give to causes they feel passionate about, that has meaning for them and benefits something they value. Since 1983 the Community Foundation has connected people with charitable initiatives that matter. We offer several ways to give whether the goal is to support a favorite nonprofit, honor a loved one or create a personal legacy.
Give what you can afford to give, to something that is meaningful to you, and will benefit those you want to help. The size of the gift does not matter because every gift makes a difference.
“The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.” Pablo Picasso
Over the years, the Women's Fund has consistently given to the Assistance League of SE MI in support of Assault Survivor Kits. Any time a woman goes to the hospital as the result of reporting an assault, her clothes become evidence. Each Assault Survivor kit provides new clothing and toiletries for survivors of abuse, domestic violence, and sexual assault.