Rochester Area Foundation News

January Coffee & Conversation

January Coffee & Conversation

Join Rochester Area Foundation for the first Coffee & Conversation of the new year! In Olmsted County, hundreds of adults are experiencing homelessness. Each person's story and needs are unique. Currently, multiple organizations and agencies are working together to provide essential support to ensure these individuals...

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Congratulations to our 2024 Fall Better Communities Grantees!

Congratulations to our 2024 Fall Better Communities Grantees!

Rochester Area Foundation wishes to congratulate the ten community nonprofit organizations that received Better Communities Grants this fall. Better Communities Grants are Rochester Area Foundation’s competitive grant awards, providing unrestricted funding for the core mission of critical community organizations. The...

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Coffee & Conversation: September Fraud Prevention and Scams

The Federal Trade Commission reports that consumers lost more than $10B to fraud in 2023.  We hear and read stories daily about scams and the individuals who have fallen victim. How can you protect yourself and your family? Join us for our September conversation and learn from our panelists: Joel Ott, Subject Matter...

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Coffee & Conversation: August is National Make a Will Month

August is National Make-A-Will Month. For many of us, this is a great reminder to sit down and review the plans we have in place or begin to create an estate plan. Estate planning is for adults at any age. Local expert attorney Judi Wilson, will host our August Coffee &...

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Coffee & Conversation: Regional Summer Activities for All

Join us to hear from representatives from Rochester Art Center, Greater Lake City Community Foundation, Stewartville Community Foundation, and Chosen Valley Community Foundation. Each will be sharing the ways in which they impact our communities and how you can enjoy the summer by participating in various events,...

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RAF Awards $110,000 to Local Nonprofit Organizations

RAF Awards $110,000 to Local Nonprofit Organizations

Rochester Area Foundation wishes to congratulate the eleven community nonprofit organizations that received Better Communities Grants this spring. Better Communities Grants are Rochester Area Foundation’s competitive grant awards, providing unrestricted funding for the core mission of critical community organizations. The...

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