Rochester Area Foundation News

September Coffee & Conversation

September Coffee & Conversation

Join us for a special preview of the upcoming Performing Arts Season, featuring performances and programming from some of the local community nonprofit arts organizations. Get a first look at the shows, events, and creative collaborations that will shape this season’s vibrant arts calendar. You'll hear directly from the...

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September Coffee & Conversation

August Coffee & Conversation Recording

If you missed our August Coffee & Conversation, you can find the recording HERE. We will be hosting a conversation with local experts and organizations discussing the many adult enrichment programs that are available in our area. Join us this week on Wednesday, August 6 from 9:00am - 10:00am You'll hear from: Learning...

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Fall Grant Opportunities

Fall Grant Opportunities

Better Communities Grants Better Communities Grants are Rochester Area Foundation’s competitive grant awards, providing unrestricted funding for the core mission of critical community organizations. Rochester Area Foundation is now accepting Letters of Intent via our Grant Portal for our Better Communities Grants in two...

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September Coffee & Conversation

June Coffee & Conversation

We were honored to host a conversation with local experts and organizations discussing programs that support and encourage youth development, sharing meaningful ways in which they include youth voice into planning.   If you missed our session - please click HERE to view the recording.

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September Coffee & Conversation

May Coffee & Conversation Recording

Did you miss our May conversation on Mental Health and Well Being?    View the recording by clicking HERE.         Our community panel on mental health will bring together local experts and organizations to discuss ways to improve access to mental health resources. The panel will highlight...

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2024 Annual Report

2024 Annual Report

The 2024 Annual Report is ready for you to read! Click on the image below to view the full report.  

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September Coffee & Conversation

April Coffee & Conversation

  Our community panel on food access will bring together local experts and organizations to discuss collaborative efforts aimed at increasing access to food resources. The panel will highlight initiatives such as food banks, meal programs, and resources that address food insecurity. Attendees will gain valuable...

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September Coffee & Conversation

March Coffee & Conversation

In 1987, President Reagan recognized March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month to increase “public awareness of the needs and the potential of Americans with developmental disabilities” and to provide the “encouragement and opportunities they need to lead productive lives and to achieve their full...

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September 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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