Yawman family backs mentoring, entrepreneurship at St. John Fisher
The Yawman family established a fund at St. John Fisher University to enhance mentoring and entrepreneurial programs.
SUNY Brockport raises $49.6M in record fundraising campaign
SUNY Brockport raised $49.6 million, surpassing its $40 million goal in the largest campaign in SUNY comprehensive institutions' history.
Breast Cancer Coalition secures $65K to expand health equity outreach
The Breast Cancer Coalition received $65,000 in grants to enhance outreach and health equity for Hispanic and Latino individuals impacted by breast and gynecologic cancers.
MCC lands $1M investment to strengthen precision machining education
Monroe Community College received a $1 million gift from the Gene Haas Foundation to expand precision machining training and address workforce needs in Rochester.
Former ESL CEO named inaugural recipient of Golisano Philanthropy Award
Former ESL Federal Credit Union CEO Faheem Masood was honored with the inaugural Golisano Philanthropy Award by Greater Rochester Chamber for his community impact.
$2M endowment strengthens physician recruitment, research at URochester Medicine
The University of Rochester received a $2 million gift from Vinod and Dr. Vinay Luthra to establish an endowed professorship supporting physician leadership and research.
RIT boosts AI, scholarships and research with landmark $24M commitment
Rochester Institute of Technology received $24 million from Jeff Harris and Joyce Pratt to fund an AI institute, scholarships and endowed professorships.
Red Cross inducts Tom Golisano into Chairman’s Council
Tom Golisano gave $5 million to the American Red Cross of Greater Rochester, funding a new blood donation center in Fairport.
Rochester Ford dealers will again donate vehicle to nonprofit in need
The Rochester Area Ford Dealers will donate a new vehicle to a local nonprofit through the Friendship Express program supporting transportation needs.
Mucci Family Foundation invests $500K in student mental health at Fisher
The Mucci Family Foundation donated $500,000 to St. John Fisher University to expand student mental health services with a new clinical treatment coordinator.
LGBT+ Giving Circle celebrates 15 years of community impact and philanthropy
The LGBT+ Giving Circle at Rochester Area Community Foundation celebrates 15 years of grants and community impact supporting LGBTQ+ organizations.
MAG to eliminate admission fees after surpassing $9M campaign goal
The University of Rochester's Memorial Art Gallery will remove admission fees permanently after raising over $9 million in its Free for All, Forever campaign.














