Rochester Area Foundation News
TOGETHER: Greater Rochester Area COVID-19 Community Support Fund
Rochester Area Foundation, Mayo Clinic, and United Way of Olmsted County launched the Together Fund to support Rochester area nonprofits who are experiencing unforeseen challenges due to the ongoing pandemic and serve our region’s most vulnerable communities. “Together as community partners, we are committed to...
Rochester Area Foundation’s Response to COVID-19
For 75 years, Rochester Area Foundation has worked to build better communities for all. We continue that work now, as we come together to develop responses in this time of crisis that keep our community’s health and well-being at the forefront. We want you to know that we are taking necessary steps to fulfill our mission....
First Homes Purchases Center Street Village Apartments to Preserve Affordable Housing
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 Street Village Apartments contains 36, two-bedroom...
Beth Krehbiel Joins RAF Board of Trustees
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. Beth also serves on the Board of Directors for the...
2020 Scholarship Applications Now Available
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 strongly believe that investing in education and our...
First Homes Dedicated to Preserving Affordable Housing by Working to Purchase Center Street Village Apartments
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. Center Street Apartments contains 36, two-bedroom units near...
Stories of Giving: Jose Rivas
Rochester has been my home for over 25 years. I wasn’t born here. I didn’t grow up here, but I love this place, and it is my home and that of my children. I was born in Venezuela and spent the majority of my childhood there. I was fortunate to grow up in a family that modeled compassion and respect for all people. As a...
Thank you for helping us celebrate 75 years!
On December 10th we hosted an open house at Rochester Art Center to wrap-up a year of celebrations for our 75th Anniversary. Thank you to everyone that could make it, and everyone that continues to support our vision of Better Communities of All.
Denise Kelly: Advice on Leaving a Charitable Legacy Through Your Estate Plan
Denise Kelly, a Rochester Area Foundation Trustee and Trust Officer at U.S. Bank, recently sat down with us to offer her advice on leaving a charitable legacy through an estate plan, and strategies for giving to your community and your family.
Vote for the December Community Choice Grant!
To celebrate 75 years of Rochester Area Foundation’s impact on our communities, we are giving special grants all year long! We’re highlighting a different aspect of “better communities” each month – and December’s theme is GENEROUS. The following nonprofits have been selected to receive a grant, and YOU get to vote on...
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