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Our October newsletter is out — full of stories, reflections and opportunities to connect across the Greater Rochester region.

This month, we’re highlighting the work of the Indigenous Peoples’ Day Committee, Unspoken Elephants Inc., Healthy & Equitable Futures partners, New York Funders Alliance, Hispanics in Philanthropy, New York Health Foundation, Rochester Spinal Association, the Strong Center for Developmental Disabilities, Urban League of Rochester, and many more!

We’re also sharing funding opportunities and resources from the Community Health Improvement Workgroup, Rochester Area Community Foundation, and Causewave Community Partners.

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.

Our July 2026 newsletter is out and we’re shining a spotlight on Rochester Deaf Kitchen as they invite the community to join them for the Pride Parade and Festival. Learn about exciting updates as they grow to serve communities beyond Rochester.

Learning & Engagement Opportunities this month include the Mental Health in Communities of Color Symposium Series, a Changemaker Retreat with M.K. Gandhi Institute, and a special event designed for nonprofits serving Orleans County to engage with local funders.

We’re sharing information about a proposed OMB rule released May 29 that would formalize recent executive orders into federal grant regulations and could significantly affect how federal funding is awarded and managed. The proposal includes changes such as expanded political review of awards, prioritizing funding aligned with presidential policy goals, new restrictions related to certain DEI and gender-related activities, increased reporting and oversight, and consideration of applicant history and indirect cost rates.

The rule would make these policies binding federal regulations rather than agency guidance, potentially affecting nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, healthcare providers, local governments, and others that rely on federal funding.

Public comments are open through July 13.

Our June 2026 newsletter is out, with our Grantee Spotlight shining on Project STEPS as they celebrate 13 years of uplifting community-led change to improve neighborhood health in Southern Seneca County!

Learning & Engagement Opportunities this month include an evening of health, healing, and Indigenous Knowledge with Gary Farmer, Celebrating a milestone with RACF’s LGBT+ Giving Circle, and building organizational resilience with Causewave Community Partners!

As always, check out new grant opportunities, and explore many community events happening across the region.

Our May 2026 newsletter is out, with our Grantee Spotlight shining on WNY Independent Living’s Independent Youth Living Project which is expanding access to family-centered services for youth with disabilities and their caregivers across Genesee, Orleans, and Wyoming Counties. 

Learning Opportunities this month include an in-person half-day wellness event for caregivers of individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities with the Strong Center for Developmental Disabilities and resources for Women’s Health Week. 

As always, check out new grant opportunities, and explore many community events happening across the region.

Our April 2026 newsletter is out, with a reminder that latest funding opportunity, Call for Ideas, closes next week. We’re also highlighting grantee updates in neighborhood development, parent leadership training, and announcing staff updates. As always, check out new grant opportunities, and explore many community events happening across the region.