Family Service Rochester

60 years of Solutions.  

First, we want to say THANK YOU for visiting our page and making a donation today.  Because of your generosity Family Service Rochester significantly impacts 5,000 lives annually through our programs that provide services to address mental health, senior independence, child wellbeing, and family stability.  

The countless smiles, stories of progress, and lives transformed remind us why our mission is so crucial.

As we look ahead to the milestone year, we face new challenges and opportunities. Now more than ever, we need financial support from our community of supporters.

To continue our vital work and reach individuals in need, we have set an goal of raising $10,000 through Give to the MAX.  We strive to make our services accessible and available TO ALL by offer sliding fee scales if people are underinsured or not insured.  Your donation is essential for us to continue to fill the gap of costs vs fees.   YOU are instrumental in continuing our current programs, reaching underserved communities, and ensuring that the mission thrives.  Please help us by making a financial donation TODAY!

Your generosity has been an essential part of our success, and we hope you will stand with us once again to make a real difference in the lives of those we serve.

Consider making the gift that best meets your goals:

* $60 you could help provide week's worth of Meals On Wheels deliveries to a person wanting to continue living in their home.

* $600 you could provide mental health services for a child, individual, or family for a month.  

* $6000 you could help fund the start up of our NEW Family Resource Center.  

SEASON OF GIVING

In this season of giving, we invite you to consider three important pillars that embody our mission:  Aging Services, Child Welfare Services and Mental Health Services. Your contribution helps us ensure our seniors live independently with dignity, provides essential services for children in need, and offers hope to those struggling with mental health challenges.  Join us in spreading warmth and love this holiday season. Your donation brings joy and strengthens the bonds of the FAMILY we cherish. 

Please make a donation today and help us make a difference in the lives of families in our community.

OUR HISTORY and MISSION and WHY Support for Family Service Rocester
Family Service Rochester was founded in 1965 as a nonprofit organization with a staff of three and the mission to support and enhance the dignity and quality of life for individuals and families in our community. Today, Family Service Rochester provides more than 30 programs across 12 different counties. Our staff of over 150 along with 600 + volunteers provides a wide range of services addressing mental health, child-wellbeing, family stability, and senior independence. 

We listen to what people need and together, we build better lives.  

For nearly 60 years we have evolved and changed to meet the needs of this community.  We have been trusted by our employees, staff, volunteers, donors and community to help find solutions to peoples situations.  We do not do for a person, rather we work alongside them to help them and support them how they wish to be supported.  

What sets us apart is our commitment to inclusivity, ensuring everyone has access to the services they need, regardless of financial barriers. This holistic approach allows us to address the root causes of issues, not just the symptoms, making us uniquely qualified to drive lasting change.  Our team of  professionals, trained volunteers, and committed staff are equipped to provide trauma-informed, strengths-based care that meets individuals where they are.  

Past Success and providing another 60 years of solutions

In 2023 we:

provided 13,752 service hours of mental health services

provided 25,927 hours of senior services and 36,250 meals delivered

provided 57,421 service hours to families to enhance child and family stability and well-being

2024 and beyond we continue to see these needs grow and programs added.