Rochester Area Foundation News
RAF Announces Awards of $107,250 in 2019 Spring Grants
Rochester Area Foundation awarded $107,250 in grants to 19 community nonprofits in the spring cycle of 2019 of the Better Communities Grants. Each year, Rochester Area Foundation awards grants in two competitive cycles, which are supported by the Better Communities Fund and donor funds held at the Foundation. “I am so...
Preview of First Homes New Construction
Thank you to everyone who joined us to preview the new construction home built by Rochester Area Foundation's First Homes program in the Gardens. It was a wonderful opportunity to preview the property and discuss what's next for First Homes and the Coalition for Rochester Area Housing. Stay tuned for the official listing...
‘Mental Health: Mind Matters’ exhibit makes it OK to talk about mental health
A new, interactive exhibit focused on raising awareness about mental health will open May 25 at Rochester Art Center. "Mental Health: Mind Matters," hosted by Mayo Clinic, and presented by Olmsted Medical Center and Rochester Area Foundation, will create a safe space for important conversations about mental illness....
May Community Choice Grant Voting is Open!
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 May's theme is HEALTHY. The following nonprofits have been selected to receive a grant, and YOU get to vote on which one...
2018 Report to the Community
Together, we have achieved great community impact. We are excited to share with you our 2018 Annual Report, highlighting all that we have accomplished. Thank you for your partnership and support!
Oh, What a Night!
Thank you to everyone that attended, sponsored, or donated items to Rochester Area Foundation's Diamond Anniversary Give for Good Gala! It was a fabulous night to celebrate all that we have accomplished together! You helped us raise over $60,000 for the Better Communities Fund - thank you!
Affiliate News: Greater Lake City Community Foundation Winter Newsletter
Rochester Area Foundation partners with a number of smaller community foundations to steward their philanthropic investments and offer additional giving options in their communities. Our affiliate foundations are all doing great work and having tremendous impact in their communities. Our newest affiliate foundation, the...
Think Mutual Bank Awards $50,000 Grant to Impact Finance
On Tuesday, January 22nd, Think Mutual Bank presented First Homes Officer Shirley Lee with a $50,000 grant for Impact Finance, a program of Rochester Area Foundation. The grant will be used to continue to provide down payment or closing cost assistance to qualified homebuyers earning less than 80% of Area Median Income in...
Community Choice Grants in the News
Voting has begun and we're so pleased that our communities are excited and ENGAGED in voting! Vote Now! from KIMT on January 13, 2019 Rochester Area Foundation’s Community Choice Grant, bringing community together ROCHESTER, Minn. – Rochester Area Foundation is launching its Community Choice Grant on Monday....
75th Anniversary Community Choice Grants – Monthly Voting Begins January 14th
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. Five nonprofits representing each month’s theme will be selected to receive a grant, and YOU get to vote on which one will...
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