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Rochester Area Foundation
12 Elton Hills Dr. NW
Rochester, MN 55901
Telephone: 507.282.0203
Fax: 507.616.7608
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am – 5pm
Jennifer Woodford
President
Contact for inquiries related to:
- Partnership Opportunities
- Speaking Opportunities
- Coalition for Rochester Area Housing
- Coalition Project Development
- Opportunities to get involved with the Coalition for Rochester Area Housing
jennifer@rochesterarea.org
507.282.0203
Amanda Pelley
Administrative Services Manager
Contact for inquiries related to:
- General Inquiries
- Room Rentals
- Nonprofit Incubator at RAF
- Updating Contact Information
- RSVP to RAF events
amanda@rochesterarea.org
507.424.2404
Ellen Tolleson Hegge
Philanthropy Officer
Contact for inquiries related to:
ellen@rochesterarea.org
507.424.2407
Eddie Abarca
Finance Officer
Contact for inquiries related to:
- Accounts Receivable & Payable
- Cash Statements & Fund Balances
- Investment Information
eddie@rochesterarea.org
507.424.2413
JoMarie Morris
Executive Director of Coalition for Rochester Area Housing
Contact for inquiries related to:
- Funding Resources
- Questions About the Coalition
- Questions About Outstanding Grants
jomarie@rochesterarea.org
507.424.2417
Ruth Blashack
Administration & Communications Associate for Coalition for Rochester Area Housing
Contact for inquiries related to:
- Questions About the Coalition
- Information About Ongoing Projects
- General Coalition Funding Questions
ruth@rochesterarea.org
507.424.2415
Afton Zilenski
Director of the Community Land Trust
Contact for inquiries related to:
- First Homes Program Inquiries
- First Homes Resales
- Impact Finance Gap Loan Program
afton@rochesterarea.org
507.287-7117
Emily Neville
First Homes Program Associate
Contact for inquiries related to:
emily@rochesterarea.org
507.205.2895
Justin Voss
First Homes Director of Projects
Contact for inquiries related to:
- First Homes Project Development
- Opportunities to get involved with First Homes construction projects








