Centered in equity, the Greater Rochester Health Foundation is on a mission to pursue and invest in solutions that build a healthier region where all people can thrive.
The Health Foundation is a private, self-endowed nonprofit grantmaking organization committed to making a difference across communities in the Greater Rochester Region.
Uplifting the meaningful work being done to build a healthier region where all people can thrive
Our February newsletter is here! Celebrate Black History Month with local events and see how STEPS is helping Ovid recover from a devastating fire. Learn about BreatheDeep’s new restorative care program, and explore new grant opportunities and many local events to learn and stay engaged, featured on our Community Board.
Jan. 31, 2025 – Like many in the philanthropic and nonprofit sectors, Greater Rochester Health Foundation is closely monitoring the various policies and actions being implemented at the federal level. We want our partners to know that we are actively gathering information to better understand the potential impacts on our communities, while also remaining responsive to new and emerging needs across our region. We’ll be sharing information directly with partners upon request, using discretion and sensitivity given the complexity of the challenges many communities are facing.
BreatheDeep Inc., together with Greater Rochester Health Foundation and community leaders, hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Jan. 23, 2025 to launch Project Restore: The Respite Place, located at 1515 South Ave. This unique space is created to support frontline professionals navigating high-stress environments and the effects of vicarious trauma. Individuals in fields such as mental health services, crisis counseling and response, victim support, and similar roles frequently encounter the occupational challenge of secondary trauma from repeated exposure to the pain and violence endured by others.
