Rochester Area Foundation

Only eleven days remain in the application period for this exciting and transformative cohort.

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Rochester Area Foundation is seeking seven dedicated individuals to join our inaugural Ambassadors for Equity and Belonging cohort. Inspired by the work of UC Berkeley’s Othering & Belonging Institute, this year-long program (starting August 2026) bridges world-class research with local action.

Beginning in August 2026, seven selected participants will:

𝐈𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞: Join the Rochester Area Foundation at the 2026 Othering & Belonging Conference for two days of learning from world-renowned researchers and policy experts, art and culture bearers, and other global changemakers.

*Travel and conference expenses are paid by Rochester Area Foundation*

Click here to learn more about the Othering & Belonging Conference: https://belonging.berkeley.edu/conference

𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠: Receive specialized training from local experts in public speaking, facilitation, and conflict mediation.

𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲: Equip yourself to present on the importance of equity and belonging to local groups.

Receive $600 upon completion of the program requirements.

If you are passionate about creating a community where everyone truly belongs, we want to hear from you!

Please submit your application via our online form, https://form.jotform.com/260906522669060, by midnight on Sunday, May 31, 2026.

Should you require an alternative application format, please contact me directly at [email protected].

Tomorrow is our Spring Better Communities Grant Showcase! Join us from 5:00-6:30pm to learn about the Spring 2026 Better Communities grantees, meet representatives from those organizations, and explore the Salvation Army's Social Services Center. We hope to see you there!

Rochester Area Foundation is seeking seven dedicated individuals to join our inaugural Ambassadors for Equity and Belonging cohort. Inspired by the work of UC Berkeley’s Othering & Belonging Institute, this year-long program (starting August 2026) bridges world-class research with local action.

Beginning in August 2026, seven selected participants will:

𝐈𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞: Join the Rochester Area Foundation at the 2026 Othering & Belonging Conference for two days of learning from world-renowned researchers and policy experts, art and culture bearers, and other global changemakers.

*Travel and conference expenses are paid by Rochester Area Foundation*

Click here to learn more about the Othering & Belonging Conference: https://belonging.berkeley.edu/conference

𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠: Receive specialized training from local experts in public speaking, facilitation, and conflict mediation.

𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲: Equip yourself to present on the importance of equity and belonging to local groups.

Receive $600 upon completion of the program requirements.

If you are passionate about creating a community where everyone truly belongs, we want to hear from you!

Please submit your application via our online form, https://form.jotform.com/260906522669060, by midnight on Sunday, May 31, 2026.

Should you require an alternative application format, please contact me directly at [email protected].

We are excited to partner again with RCTC LIFE: Learning Is ForEver for a second Learn Local event. This free event has an Arts focus. Join us to learn, engage, and connect with others in the community. Use the QR code to register - we look forward to seeing you on May 7th!

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