Feb 20, 2020 | First Homes, Housing, News
On Wednesday, February 19, First Homes (doing business as Center Street Properties, LLC), a subsidiary of Rochester Area Foundation, closed on the purchase of Center Street Village Apartments to preserve the apartments as naturally occurring affordable housing. Center...
Feb 19, 2020 | News, Rochester Area Foundation
Rochester Area Foundation is pleased to welcome Beth Krehbiel, Chief Executive Officer of Zumbro Valley Health Center, as the newest member of the Board of Trustees. Beth has more than 35 years of health care experience, including 25 years in a leadership capacity....
Jan 15, 2020 | News, Rochester Area Foundation, Scholarships
Applying for a scholarship through the Rochester Area Foundation is easy! Scholarships applications are available through March 31st. The Rochester Area Foundation is committed to providing our local students with the support needed to pursue a quality education. We...
Jan 7, 2020 | First Homes, Housing, In the News, News
First Homes, a subsidiary of Rochester Area Foundation, is conducting due diligence after signing an agreement to purchase the Center Street Village apartments (626 E Center St, Rochester, MN) to preserve the apartments as naturally occurring affordable housing....
Nov 7, 2019 | Grants, News
Rochester Area Foundation awarded $146,000 in grants to 18 community nonprofits in the 2019 fall cycle of Better Communities Grants. Each year, Rochester Area Foundation awards grants in two competitive cycles, which are supported by the Better Communities Fund and...
Jun 27, 2019 | Grants, News, Rochester Area Foundation
In an effort to increase accessibility and streamline our Better Communities Grants process, Rochester Area Foundation is implementing a new Online Grants Management system. Among many benefits we think you will appreciate is your ability to control organizational...