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
As part of celebrating Board Members tenure, we’re beginning to capture their perspectives and guidance to ensure their voices are part of the Health Foundation, now and into the future. In this video, long-time Health Foundation Board Member and Past President Connie O. Walker reflects on times of transition as well as the Health Foundation’s growth through difficult periods, including the pandemic.
Our September 2024 newsletter features our 2023 Annual Highlights, many upcoming community events to explore, and new grant opportunities for organizations working to reduce health
Our 2023 Annual Highlights, Partnering for Healthier Communities, showcases the impactful work of our grantee partners across various areas and efforts to improve health equity. In 2023, Greater Rochester Health Foundation committed more than $8.1 million to 85 organizations, addressing critical issues such as mental health, racial equity, and public health, with grant-funded work reaching more than 75,000 individuals across nine counties. We’re excited to share the transformative power of community partnerships in fostering health and equity, exemplified by grantee partners featured across 14 pages of the report! Access a PDF version of the report at: https://thegrhf.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/GRHF-annual-report-2023-final.pdf.
