Building a Healthier Region

Our September newsletter is out and our Grantee Spotlight shines on our partners at Rochester Spinal Association as they celebrate 35 years of community impact! We’re also highlighting the work of Mentors Inspiring Boys & Girls following a recent visit from Governor Hochul.

Plus — in our Learning & Engagement section: an opportunity for non-profit leaders to reflect and build practical skills for navigating pressure with Coordinated Care Services, Inc.; a conference on family wellness with the Monroe County Family Coalition; and, an Autism and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Conference with Strong Center for Developmental Disabilities.

Our 2025 Annual Highlights report celebrates the strength, creativity, and commitment of the organizations and communities working to build healthier communities across our region. Amid significant challenges and uncertainty, our partners adapted, strengthened collaborations, and continued to meet community needs.

Explore stories of community-driven solutions advancing food access, housing, health care, maternal health, racial health equity, rural health, and more—including a mini-documentary celebrating more than a decade of resident-led action through our Neighborhood Health Status Improvement initiative.

Our August newsletter is out! Find out what to expect as we prepare to release our 2025 Annual Highlights report and browse Health Foundation updates. Our Grantee Spotlight shines on BIPOC PEEEEEEK as they elevate families to advance mental health equity. Explore Learning & Engagement opportunities with Jordan Health, Healthi Kids and the MK Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence. The Community Board features events by Hope585, BreatheDeep, Catholic Charities Family and Community Services , Cancer Support Community and Independent Living Center in Batavia.