CNB is proud to support a variety of local charities through our Casual Blue for Charity program. The program gives CNB employees the opportunity to wear blue jeans on select Fridays and give a voluntary donation to support a chosen local charity. CNB Community Offices accept additional donations for the selected charity beginning on Casual Blue Friday and continuing through the following Wednesday.

Casual Blue Charities

Charity	Mission
	The National Multiple Sclerosis Society Upstate New York Chapter works to improve the quality of life for people affected by MS in Upstate New York and raise funds for critical MS research. They envision a world free of MS.
	The United Way is committed to making our community a better place to live. They act as a community problem solver and work hard to bring people and resources together to tackle some of our community’s most pressing challenges like the coronavirus.
	Safe Harbors of the Finger Lakes, Inc. provides services, at no charge, for individuals, children, and families who have experienced sexual violence, domestic violence, child abuse, and human trafficking in Ontario, Seneca, and Yates Counties.
	The Rush Fire Department is a non-for-profit volunteer fire department offering fire protection services for the Town of Rush.
	The Gorham Food Pantry is a Foodlink food pantry serving Ontario and Yates Counties. Free for anyone in need.
	The Bushnell's Basin-Pittsford Club (BBP), along with the 11 other Finger Lakes Division clubs, take part in service projects, hold fundraisers, and raise money for communities, families, and projects.
	Elks Against Cancer is an held by Rochester Elks Lodge #24 event to bring awareness to the local resources available for families of cancer sufferers.
	Miss Julie's School of Beauty is a nonprofit cosmetology school, empowering survivors of human trafficking through vocational training.
	The Hillside Special Santa Program is an annual holiday giving program that brings new toys and gift donations to local children and families who are served through its programs.
	Cancer Support Community at Gilda’s Club uplifts and strengthens people impacted by cancer by providing support, fostering compassionate communities, and breaking down barriers to care.
	The Arc Ontario's mission is to foster lifelong fulfillment through active citizenship and enriched community living for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities or other challenges.
	Gigi’s Playhouse is a non-profit organization that provides free educational, therapeutic-based and career development programs for individuals with Down syndrome, their families and the community, through a replicable playhouse model.
	The Women's Foundation of Genesee Valley was established in 1994 to manage a permanent endowment that would create lasting social change by investing in programs that benefit women and girls. Their mission is to promote economic self-sufficiency for women and girls through grant making, education, and advocacy.
	Rochester Area Crime Stoppers Inc.'s K-9 Initiative provides financial support for emergency veterinary costs, equipment, and training for nearly 30 local K-9s in our community.
	Wreaths Across America's mission is to remember the fallen, honor those who served, and teach the next generation the value of freedom. Their volunteers are the beating heart of the program and work year-round to share this important mission and inspire others to join.
	Supply a Smile is a local organization associated with Canandaigua Churches in Action (CCIA), serving uninsured residents of Ontario County with free dental services for adults age 18 and older, and is limited to cleanings, fillings, and extractions.
	Camp Good Days strives to improve the quality of life for families affected by cancer or sickle cell anemia through residential camping programs and year-round recreational and support activities, in the Rochester, Buffalo and Syracuse, New York areas. At Camp Good Days, participants have the opportunity to regain some of what cancer has taken away from them.
	Mothers In Need of Others (MINO) is a ministry that collects donations — maternity and baby items and cleaning products — and redistributes them to social service agencies and church outreach programs who work with parents and children who need them most in the Rochester community.
	Ride for Roswell is one of the nation’s largest charity cycling events that brings a community of people together to celebrate cancer survivors, pay tribute to those we’ve lost and share in the passion that connects us all: finding cures for cancer.
	Inclusion in Motion's mission is to empower all abilities and ages to play, exercise, learn, and socialize together while enriching our community.
	Lap Robes for Veterans is a nonprofit organization creating lap quilts for veterans, as a way to say "Thank You for Your Service."
	The Kiwanis Club of Canandaigua was chartered in 1943. They help the community in a variety of ways, including sponsoring youth groups at the elementary, middle and high school levels, highway clean-ups, raising money to help children and children's support groups, and providing scholarships.
	United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes encompasses 5,144 square miles of rural, suburban, and urban neighborhoods, and brings together more than 50,000 donors, 13,000 volunteers, 800 workplaces, and hundreds of nonprofit partners to address the region’s biggest human services challenges.
	Saint's Place's mission is to "Welcome the Stranger" by providing clothing, furniture, school supplies, household goods, tutoring and scholarships to newly arriving refugees in Rochester, New York.
	Rochester Hearing and Speech Center is the longest standing and most experienced provider of speech, language, and hearing services in Monroe County. We are committed to helping children and adults develop the skills and abilities necessary to Communicate for Life.
	The Kiwanis Club of Honeoye Falls-Lima, Mendon dedicates their time to serving the children of the Honeoye Falls, Lima and Mendon communities and beyond.
	The Sweden Community Foundation's mission is to fund community recreational, wellness, and educational programs in the greater Sweden/Clarkson area.
	The Victor Farmington Food Cupboard feeds anyone in emergency food need, no matter where they live. They provide food for an average of 600 local families per month.
	The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation’s Take Steps program has brought together 441,000 people and has raised over $114 million to impact vital treatment, research, and quality of life programs for patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
	Canandaigua Churches in Action is a gathering of thirteen area churches into one mobilized community working together to address the unmet physical and spiritual needs of our neighbors in the greater Canandaigua community by providing direct services, advocacy and education.
	Fighting pancreatic cancer, is done with courage, strength and the support of family and friends. The Pancreatic Cancer Association of WNY is here to help patients and their families in the fight of their lives.
	The Arts Center of Yates County is a nonprofit community arts center whose mission is to enrich the lives of Yates County residents, artists and visitors by providing opportunities to actively participate in the arts.
	Al Sigl is a collaborative community network that provides high-quality, cost-effective real estate and business services, while fostering community awareness and philanthropic support to a growing array of nonprofit organizations that serve children and adults with disabilities and special needs.
	The Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's® is the world's largest fundraiser for Alzheimer's care, support and research. This inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to join the fight against the disease.
	University of Rochester - Golisano Children's Hospital formerly Children's Hospital at Strong, is a nationally ranked, freestanding acute care children's hospital in Rochester.
	With offices in Canandaigua and Penn Yan, Literacy Volunteers of Ontario-Yates is dedicated to helping people to learn to read, improve their English language skills, and earn citizenship and high school equivalency diplomas. They serve roughly 100 students a year and enjoy seeing them take steps, small and large, toward fulfilling their potential.
	Open Door Mission was founded to provide for the spiritual and physical needs of the impoverished and homeless men, women and children of Rochester, NY by restoring hope and changing lives.
	The ALS Association (National Office and the Upstate New York Chapter) operates under a shared mission: to help people living with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and to leave no stone unturned in search for the cure.
	Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's mission is to cure cystic fibrosis and to provide all people with the disease the opportunity to lead full, productive lives by funding research and drug development, promoting individualized treatment and ensuring access to high-quality, specialized care.
	Palliative care is an approach that improves the quality of life of patients and their families facing life-threatening illness, through the prevention and relief of suffering by means of early identification, assessment and treatment of pain and other problems - physical, psychosocial and spiritual.
	RocMaidan is an organization of diverse individuals that support Ukraine in this difficult time by providing medical supplies, humanitarian aid, and rehabilitation equipment to those affected by the war in Ukraine.
	Wild Wings is a not-for-profit educational organization that houses and cares for permanently injured birds of prey which are unable to survive on their own in the wild. Their mission is to teach environmental stewardship through programs featuring their resident raptors as their teaching partners.
	Mr. Grey’s Strays' provides medical and adoption services for feral and stray cats for the Brockport community and surrounding areas.
	Make-A-Wish® has granted hundreds of thousands of wishes to children battling critical illnesses, that give hope through dark times, strength to persevere and experiences that forever change their lives.
	The Junior League of Rochester Diaper Bank collects diapers (including open packages and loose diapers), pull-ups, training pants, wipes, and diaper creams, to support partnership organizations and social workers. They help to addresses the diaper need in Monroe County, as well as surrounding counties.
	The Santa Hat Society was formed for the charitable purpose of providing Christmas gifts to families with children, who have faced the loss of a parent or child, a serious illness, or other financial challenges. They have provided gifts to 258 families since 2011.
	The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC), is a private, non-profit corporation that works with families, victims, private industry, law enforcement, and the public to assist with preventing child abductions, recovering missing children, and providing services to deter and combat child sexual exploitation.
	The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is a voluntary health organization that gives those affected by suicide a nationwide community empowered by research, education, and advocacy. They are dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide.
	The Walk to Defeat ALS - Rochester is the primary fundraising event for the ALS Association. They serve the needs of those living with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, and help fight for a cure.
	The Father's Heart is a mobile kitchen in Rochester, NY that provides food, groceries, and clothing to the homeless and those in need. They assist homeless, families, and individuals in need, in Monroe County and surrounding areas by providing hot meals, groceries, and clothing.
	Girls on the Run of Greater Rochester is a physical activity-based, positive youth development program for girls that inspires them to be joyful, healthy, and confident. They envision a world where every girl knows and activates her limitless potential and is free to boldly pursue her dreams.
	St. Michael's Woodshop is a non-profit organization that instills a responsible work ethic and builds life skills with urban youth through the art of woodworking.
	Friendship House is a food pantry and thrift store located in Middlesex, NY. They support those in need in the Marcus Whitman School District.
	Gordy and Friends is a non-profit organization that helps chained and penned dogs who are suffering from isolation, poor shelter, and lack of food and other necessities.
	Budding Readers is a local non-profit organization that provides free books and parent guidance about reading to babies and young children in Ontario County, NY.
	Autism Up is the leading 501(c)3 autism support organization in the Greater Rochester and surrounding areas. They were founded in 2004 by a small group of parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
	Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc. New York Chapter #1 is a group of military mothers whose goal is to take care of deployed soldiers with boxes full of a touch of home.
	Our Children's Place is part of a non-profit organization that has committed to delivering affordable childcare in a safe, secure, and nurturing learning environment that promotes growth.
	Mockingbird Farm Animal Sanctuary is dedicated and devoted to providing forever sanctuary to farm animals who are in need of rescue. It is located on a historic Victorian farm in Byron, NY.
	The Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Rochester's Bigs in Blue program is a mentoring program that matches youth one-to-one with police or law enforcement officers, and helps build strong bonds between law enforcement and the communities they serve.
	Pet Pride of New York is a no-kill sanctuary for cats, guided by a belief that every cat deserves a loving, permanent home. They provide shelter and care for as many homeless cats as their space and resources allow.
	The SBC Cares Thanksgiving Appeal is an annual food drive that provides Thanksgiving food boxes to families in need. This Thanksgiving, the SBC seeks to meet the needs of more than 4,000 local families.
	The Side-Out Foundation's Dig Pink® program provides an impactful experience for volleyball athletes that build a positive team culture, all while raising funds for Side-Out’s stage IV breast cancer research.
	The Flower City Down Syndrome Network's mission is to provide education, support, and opportunities to people with Down syndrome and their families. They operate in the Greater Rochester area and are a network of families, professionals, self-advocates, and friends who all share in the joys and challenges of a Down syndrome diagnosis.
	Blackfriars Theatre is a mid-sized professional theatre that has entertained audiences for over 65 years in downtown Rochester, New York. Their mission is to enrich, entertain and inspire our community through exceptional theatrical arts while engaging local talent.
	The Perinton Food Shelf is a non-profit organization staffed entirely by volunteers. Food supplies are donated to the Food Shelf by collections from churches, schools, civic organizations and individuals.
	The Dimitri House is a charitable 501(c)(3) non-profit organization providing nutritious meals, warm hospitality, and loving acceptance to the poor and homeless of Rochester. Their mission is to serve our neighbors in need with love and acceptance, joining them on their journey toward self-sufficiency.
	The Kitten Korner Rescue, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit agency dedicated to saving the lives of cats and kittens in need. As a volunteer based organization, they provide medical care, testing and vaccinations for countless orphaned feral kittens.
	Brain Injury Association of New York State (BIANYS) is a statewide non-profit membership organization that advocates on behalf of individuals with brain injuries and their families. Their mission is to minimize brain injury through prevention and education.
	The Volunteer Legal Services of Monroe County's mission is to improve the quality of life of low-income residents of Monroe County by ensuring the existence of a readily available panel of skilled volunteer attorneys to resolve serious legal problems.
	NAMI Rochester is an independent affiliate of the National Alliance On Mental Illness and NAMI New York State. They are a grassroots, not-for-profit, volunteer-driven organization that has been in Monroe County for over 35 years. They envision a world where
	Bivona Child Advocacy Center delivers excellence in child abuse response, healing and prevention through collaborative service, awareness, education and leadership.
	The Rainbow Classic is the annual basketball game between Pittsford Sutherland and Pittsford Mendon, which began in 2000 in memory of Katelyn Pasley. The event has raised over $500,000 for the Golisano Children’s Hospital. The game exemplifies what young people can do to energize a community in support of a worthy cause.
	The goal of The Salvation Army of Canandaigua is to help meet human needs, to provide hope in desperate times, and to help change lives. They provide compassionate service through their Social Service, Phoenix After School, and Golden Spot Senior programs. All donations received from the Red Kettle Campaign, stay in the communities where the contributions are made to assist the local less fortunate.
	The Hope Walk of Yates County is a group of Yates County community members working to support those in our community who face the burden of cancer by organizing "The Hope Walk" to raise money for cancer support services.
	The Canandaigua Polar Plunge is a fundraising event for The Special Olympics of New York. Participants raise money for a good cause and walk, run or jump into Canandaigua Lake in late winter/early spring!
	Rochester Regional Health's mission is to enhance lives and preserve health by enabling access to a comprehensive, fully integrated network of the highest quality and most affordable care, delivered with kindness, integrity and respect. At the Rochester Regional Health Breast Center, you'll find modernized, compassionate breast care close to home. From yearly screening mammograms to biopsies, surgeries, cancer therapy, and community support, we build our services around your physical and emotional needs, and are with you throughout all stages of breast care. The Breast Center team is your partner on this very personal journey.
	CURE Childhood Cancer Association (CURE) was founded in Rochester in 1976 by a group of bereaved parents who lost a child to cancer. They found they had needs that were not met during their own cancer journeys and they did not want other parents to have a similar experience. CURE’s goal is to alleviate the burden families find themselves under following a childhood cancer or chronic blood disorder diagnosis.
	ROCovery Fitness, Inc. exists because of a community need to provide sober experiences and connections to other individuals working on recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. The organization is made up of members who have personal experience with recovery from drug and alcohol addiction, have a sense of passion and service to give back to the community and are driven to make a difference to help combat current community trends.
	Gilda's Club was formed in 1995 and opened its Rochester doors in 2000. It serves the Rochester area with unique programs and events benefiting men, women, teens, and children whose lives have been impacted by cancer. Their mission is to ensure that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action and sustained by community.
	The The Ontario County Humane Society's mission is to reach out to our community to make our surroundings a better place for people and animals to live together. Focusing on dog and cat safety, care and education they hope to improve our community for all.
	Corn Hill Navigation Sam Patch Boat Tours is a nonprofit organization that connects the community and visitors to Rochester’s historic waterways through authentic, guided boat experiences and educational programs. They provide low cost or no cost field trips for thousands of area school children, as well as on the water experiences for underserved populations in our community.
	The Story of Hope Comfort Care Home is a Hospice house in Monroe County started by Arlene Nanry, a hospice nurse, devoted to helping those around her and showing God’s love to others.
	Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) is the leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. Their vision: A world without type 1 diabetes.
	A regional leader in education and life skills solutions, Mary Cariola Children’s Center serves hundreds of children and young adults each year through academic, residential, and community outreach programs. Mary Cariola’s highly skilled staff is unparalleled in their commitment to working with youth with disabilities and includes some of the finest special education teachers, therapists, nurses, and social workers in New York.
	At Epilepsy-Pralid Inc. (EPI), their mission is to be a successful partner for all individuals with developmental or acquired brain conditions as they strive to remove barriers to their personal fulfillment. EPI has an enduring legacy of partnering with those we serve, their families, and others in the community to provide education, training, advocacy, and tailored support solutions to meet the physical, behavioral, and social needs of each person who chooses our agency as a trusted resource.
	Homesteads for Hope (H4H) is a 501(c)3 non-profit Community Farm creating effortless inclusion with a distinctive place to learn, work, live and grow for people of all abilities in the Greater Rochester region. Homesteads for Hope was founded in May of 2013 by a mother and daughter team, Luann and Jennyrae, who are raising a transitioning young adult, Chucky, with autism.
	Pittsford Youth Services, Inc. (PYS) is a nonprofit human service agency, established in 1969. They provide confidential social work services through both public and private Pittsford schools, as well as individual and family counseling at their offices in the Village of Pittsford, their professionally licensed social work staff fill a critical need for community children and teens.
	The Second Hand Dog Rescue, Inc. is a 501c3 that works primarily with dogs but brings in occasional cats and kittens if it means saving their lives. They are not a shelter; the animals are all in the homes of volunteers.
	House of John was born in the hearts of two dedicated Registered Nurses and nurtured by a very supportive community. Their mission is to provide compassionate care, offering sensitivity and support for people as they approach the end of their lives.
	Happiness House is an educational, residential, health and human service organization that excels in providing the highest quality, innovative and cost effective services to children and adults with and without disabilities through collaboration with families and partners throughout the Finger Lakes community. Our belief in the principles of equal opportunity, independence and realization of individual potential is the cornerstone of who we are and what we do. We believe “What Happens Here Changes Lives Forever.”
	The Side-Out Foundation unites the volleyball community to impact change. Each year, tens of thousands of volleyball players, coaches and families across the country join the growing Dig Pink ® Movement. Together, they support the development of treatments that are giving stage IV breast cancer patients more quality time with their families and getting them closer to the day we find a cure.
	The Ontario/Yates Fund for Women and Girls(ONYA) mission is to inspire and advance philanthropy that funds non-profit programs to foster personal growth and economic self-sufficiency among women and girls throughout Ontario and Yates Counties, and are committed to help women and girls become independent and self-sufficient.
	Seneca Waterways Council, Boy Scouts of America, provides character building and leadership development programs to nearly 11,000 (youth ages 5 to 20) across Monroe, Ontario, Wayne, Seneca, and Yates Counties. Our priority is to bring the benefits of Scouting to more youth (male and female) while remaining true to our mission.
	Compeer Rochester's vision and mission to provide healing friendship to community members living with mental illness—and to shatter the stigma of mental illness.
	Pines of Peace is a residence for the terminally ill located in Ontario, NY. We provide a comfortable, alternate living arrangement for families to assist their loved ones who are deemed beyond curative care by their physicians.
	Hope for Trisomy is a not-for-profit charitable organization created in honor and memory of all surviving and Angel children with Trisomy 13 and 18 and Related Conditions/Rare Trisomies. The mission of Hope for Trisomy is to fund research, promote education, and raise awareness.
	The Humane Society of Yates County exists to promote the welfare of companion and domestic animals through educational programs and initiatives that reduce pet overpopulation, enrich adoptions and encourage responsible pet ownership. It is a no-kill shelter where animals are only euthanized if they are too sick to be treated or too aggressive to be suitable for adoption.
	Susan G. Komen® is the largest non-profit provider of funding for breast cancer research and community breast health programs in the world. Their Mission at Susan G. Komen® is their promise: To save lives and end breast cancer forever by empowering people, ensuring quality care for all and energizing science to find the cures.
	Gilda's Club was formed in 1995 and opened its Rochester doors in 2000. It serves the Rochester area with unique programs and events benefiting men, women, teens, and children whose lives have been impacted by cancer. Their mission is to ensure that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action and sustained by community.
	Tour de Cure is the premier cycling fundraising event of the American Diabetes Association and the nation’s largest diabetes cycling event. This event is a unique opportunity for businesses, clubs, friends and families to come together to form teams with the vision of a life free of diabetes and all its burdens.
	Relay for Life is the signature fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. Relay is a team fundraising event where team members take turns walking around a track or designated path. Each event is 6-24 hours in length and each team is asked to have a member on the track at all times to signify that cancer never sleeps.
	Nowhere To Go is a community forum on how we might care for men, women and children in immediate crisis situations with nowhere to turn. The forum is open to the public and welcomes creative ideas on how to provide shelter and assistance to those who have nowhere to go.
	Founded by six cardiologists in 1924, the American Heart Association is the nation’s oldest and largest voluntary organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke. Their mission is to build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke.
	Benincasa is a two-bed home for the terminally ill serving the greater Rochester area and surrounding counties. This home is a place to live life's final days with dignity, comfort and self-worth. Benincasa is dedicated to ensuring that terminally ill residents receive quality comfort care.
	Rochester Hope for Pets - Established in 2008, they are a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization funded by the generosity of private donors. Their mission is to improve the quality of life for pets living in the Greater Rochester New York area.
	Junior Achievement's mission is to empower young people to own their economic success. Their volunteer-based K-12 programs foster work-readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy skills, and use experiential learning to inspire kids to dream big and reach their potential.
	Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is a celebration of survivorship - an occasion to express hope and our shared determination to make this breast cancer's last century.
	Barktober Fest Walk for the Animals is Lollypop Farm's annual walk to raise funds that support vital services and programs for homeless and abused pets in our community.
	The Alzheimer’s Association, Rochester & Finger Lakes Region, has been providing programs, services and advocacy since 1981 to individuals with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, their families and health care providers. They serve a nine-county area that includes Chemung, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Schuyler, Seneca, Steuben, Wayne and Yates counties.
	Each year, 85,000 kids from all counties in New York State rely on Golisano Children's Hospital for heart surgery, neurosurgery, treatment of lung disease, cancer, eating disorders and more. The Stroll for Strong Kids Walk & 5K is a fundraising event to help improve the care of children at Golisano Children's Hospital.
	The Friends of the Verona Street Animal Shelter, Inc. (VSAS) is dedicated to providing the resources necessary to enable Rochester Animal Services to more effectively serve the public’s animal care and control, pet sterilization, and pet adoption interests and, in cooperation with the City of Rochester, to support the mission of Rochester Animal Services.
	13thirty Cancer Connect (formerly Melissa’s Living Legacy Teen Cancer Foundation and Teens Living with Cancer) is a Rochester-based non-profit that helps teens and young adults with cancer live their very best lives - today! Face-to-face and virtual networks connect teens, young adults, their families and friends with others who “get it.” A comprehensive continuum of care - from diagnosis to survivorship - helps teens and young adults manage all the difficult transitions of their cancer experience.
	Jump Rope For Heart is a national fund-raising event sponsored by the American Heart Association and SHAPE America-Society of Health and Physical Educators. This program engages elementary students in the physical activity of jumping rope while raising funds to support lifesaving heart and stroke research and education.
	The mission of East House is to assist individuals recovering from mental illness, substance use disorder, or both, to live healthy and fulfilling lives.
	The Badge of Honor Association exists to honor men and women in law enforcement who gave the ultimate sacrifice and those who go above and beyond the call of duty.
	The Honeoye Food Pantry is an all-volunteer organization supported by the generous contributions of Honeoye-area residents and organizations. Honeoye Food Pantry's vision is a healthy, hunger free community.
	Rotary Camp Onseyawa provides camping experiences for 8-16 year old children with disabilities from the 4 county area, and fosters independence and acceptance of others through social, recreational and educational aspects of life.
	The Mary M. Gooley Hemophilia Center serves people affected by bleeding disorders and other inherited medical conditions. They provide means to improve the lives of people affected by bleeding disorders and iron overload, including education, treatment, advocacy, research and supportive programs.

Casual Blue Charities

Charity	Mission
	The National Multiple Sclerosis Society Upstate New York Chapter works to improve the quality of life for people affected by MS in Upstate New York and raise funds for critical MS research. They envision a world free of MS.
	The United Way is committed to making our community a better place to live. They act as a community problem solver and work hard to bring people and resources together to tackle some of our community’s most pressing challenges like the coronavirus.
	Safe Harbors of the Finger Lakes, Inc. provides services, at no charge, for individuals, children, and families who have experienced sexual violence, domestic violence, child abuse, and human trafficking in Ontario, Seneca, and Yates Counties.
	The Rush Fire Department is a non-for-profit volunteer fire department offering fire protection services for the Town of Rush.
	The Gorham Food Pantry is a Foodlink food pantry serving Ontario and Yates Counties. Free for anyone in need.
	The Bushnell's Basin-Pittsford Club (BBP), along with the 11 other Finger Lakes Division clubs, take part in service projects, hold fundraisers, and raise money for communities, families, and projects.
	Elks Against Cancer is an held by Rochester Elks Lodge #24 event to bring awareness to the local resources available for families of cancer sufferers.
	Miss Julie's School of Beauty is a nonprofit cosmetology school, empowering survivors of human trafficking through vocational training.
	The Hillside Special Santa Program is an annual holiday giving program that brings new toys and gift donations to local children and families who are served through its programs.
	Cancer Support Community at Gilda’s Club uplifts and strengthens people impacted by cancer by providing support, fostering compassionate communities, and breaking down barriers to care.
	The Arc Ontario's mission is to foster lifelong fulfillment through active citizenship and enriched community living for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities or other challenges.
	Gigi’s Playhouse is a non-profit organization that provides free educational, therapeutic-based and career development programs for individuals with Down syndrome, their families and the community, through a replicable playhouse model.
	The Women's Foundation of Genesee Valley was established in 1994 to manage a permanent endowment that would create lasting social change by investing in programs that benefit women and girls. Their mission is to promote economic self-sufficiency for women and girls through grant making, education, and advocacy.
	Rochester Area Crime Stoppers Inc.'s K-9 Initiative provides financial support for emergency veterinary costs, equipment, and training for nearly 30 local K-9s in our community.
	Wreaths Across America's mission is to remember the fallen, honor those who served, and teach the next generation the value of freedom. Their volunteers are the beating heart of the program and work year-round to share this important mission and inspire others to join.
	Supply a Smile is a local organization associated with Canandaigua Churches in Action (CCIA), serving uninsured residents of Ontario County with free dental services for adults age 18 and older, and is limited to cleanings, fillings, and extractions.
	At Camp Good Days strives to improve the quality of life for families affected by cancer or sickle cell anemia through residential camping programs and year-round recreational and support activities, in the Rochester, Buffalo and Syracuse, New York areas. At Camp Good Days, participants have the opportunity to regain some of what cancer has taken away from them.
	Mothers In Need of Others (MINO) is a ministry that collects donations — maternity and baby items and cleaning products — and redistributes them to social service agencies and church outreach programs who work with parents and children who need them most in the Rochester community.
	Ride for Roswell is one of the nation’s largest charity cycling events that brings a community of people together to celebrate cancer survivors, pay tribute to those we’ve lost and share in the passion that connects us all: finding cures for cancer.
	Inclusion in Motion's mission is to empower all abilities and ages to play, exercise, learn, and socialize together while enriching our community.
	Lap Robes for Veterans is a nonprofit organization creating lap quilts for veterans, as a way to say "Thank You for Your Service."
	The Kiwanis Club of Canandaigua was chartered in 1943. They help the community in a variety of ways, including sponsoring youth groups at the elementary, middle and high school levels, highway clean-ups, raising money to help children and children's support groups, and providing scholarships.
	United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes encompasses 5,144 square miles of rural, suburban, and urban neighborhoods, and brings together more than 50,000 donors, 13,000 volunteers, 800 workplaces, and hundreds of nonprofit partners to address the region’s biggest human services challenges.
	Saint's Place's mission is to "Welcome the Stranger" by providing clothing, furniture, school supplies, household goods, tutoring and scholarships to newly arriving refugees in Rochester, New York.
	Rochester Hearing and Speech Center is the longest standing and most experienced provider of speech, language, and hearing services in Monroe County. We are committed to helping children and adults develop the skills and abilities necessary to Communicate for Life.
	The Kiwanis Club of Honeoye Falls-Lima, Mendon dedicates their time to serving the children of the Honeoye Falls, Lima and Mendon communities and beyond.
	The Sweden Community Foundation's mission is to fund community recreational, wellness, and educational programs in the greater Sweden/Clarkson area.
	The Victor Farmington Food Cupboard feeds anyone in emergency food need, no matter where they live. They provide food for an average of 600 local families per month.
	The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation’s Take Steps program has brought together 441,000 people and has raised over $114 million to impact vital treatment, research, and quality of life programs for patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
	Canandaigua Churches in Action is a gathering of thirteen area churches into one mobilized community working together to address the unmet physical and spiritual needs of our neighbors in the greater Canandaigua community by providing direct services, advocacy and education.
	Fighting pancreatic cancer, is done with courage, strength and the support of family and friends. The Pancreatic Cancer Association of WNY is here to help patients and their families in the fight of their lives.
	The Arts Center of Yates County is a nonprofit community arts center whose mission is to enrich the lives of Yates County residents, artists and visitors by providing opportunities to actively participate in the arts.
	Al Sigl is a collaborative community network that provides high-quality, cost-effective real estate and business services, while fostering community awareness and philanthropic support to a growing array of nonprofit organizations that serve children and adults with disabilities and special needs.
	University of Rochester - Golisano Children's Hospital formerly Children's Hospital at Strong, is a nationally ranked, freestanding acute care children's hospital in Rochester.
	With offices in Canandaigua and Penn Yan, Literacy Volunteers of Ontario-Yates is dedicated to helping people to learn to read, improve their English language skills, and earn citizenship and high school equivalency diplomas. They serve roughly 100 students a year and enjoy seeing them take steps, small and large, toward fulfilling their potential.
	Open Door Mission was founded to provide for the spiritual and physical needs of the impoverished and homeless men, women and children of Rochester, NY by restoring hope and changing lives.
	The ALS Association (National Office and the Upstate New York Chapter) operates under a shared mission: to help people living with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and to leave no stone unturned in search for the cure.
	Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's mission is to cure cystic fibrosis and to provide all people with the disease the opportunity to lead full, productive lives by funding research and drug development, promoting individualized treatment and ensuring access to high-quality, specialized care.
	Palliative care is an approach that improves the quality of life of patients and their families facing life-threatening illness, through the prevention and relief of suffering by means of early identification, assessment and treatment of pain and other problems - physical, psychosocial and spiritual.
	RocMaidan is an organization of diverse individuals that support Ukraine in this difficult time by providing medical supplies, humanitarian aid, and rehabilitation equipment to those affected by the war in Ukraine.
	Wild Wings is a not-for-profit educational organization that houses and cares for permanently injured birds of prey which are unable to survive on their own in the wild. Their mission is to teach environmental stewardship through programs featuring their resident raptors as their teaching partners.
	Mr. Grey’s Strays' provides medical and adoption services for feral and stray cats for the Brockport community and surrounding areas.
	Make-A-Wish® has granted hundreds of thousands of wishes to children battling critical illnesses, that give hope through dark times, strength to persevere and experiences that forever change their lives.
	The Junior League of Rochester Diaper Bank collects diapers (including open packages and loose diapers), pull-ups, training pants, wipes, and diaper creams, to support partnership organizations and social workers. They help to addresses the diaper need in Monroe County, as well as surrounding counties.
	The Santa Hat Society was formed for the charitable purpose of providing Christmas gifts to families with children, who have faced the loss of a parent or child, a serious illness, or other financial challenges. They have provided gifts to 258 families since 2011.
	The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC), is a private, non-profit corporation that works with families, victims, private industry, law enforcement, and the public to assist with preventing child abductions, recovering missing children, and providing services to deter and combat child sexual exploitation.
	The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is a voluntary health organization that gives those affected by suicide a nationwide community empowered by research, education, and advocacy. They are dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide.
	The Walk to Defeat ALS - Rochester is the primary fundraising event for the ALS Association. They serve the needs of those living with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, and help fight for a cure.
	The Father's Heart is a mobile kitchen in Rochester, NY that provides food, groceries, and clothing to the homeless and those in need. They assist homeless, families, and individuals in need, in Monroe County and surrounding areas by providing hot meals, groceries, and clothing.
	Girls on the Run of Greater Rochester is a physical activity-based, positive youth development program for girls that inspires them to be joyful, healthy, and confident. They envision a world where every girl knows and activates her limitless potential and is free to boldly pursue her dreams.
	St. Michael's Woodshop is a non-profit organization that instills a responsible work ethic and builds life skills with urban youth through the art of woodworking.
	Friendship House is a food pantry and thrift store located in Middlesex, NY. They support those in need in the Marcus Whitman School District.
	Gordy and Friends is a non-profit organization that helps chained and penned dogs who are suffering from isolation, poor shelter, and lack of food and other necessities.
	Budding Readers is a local non-profit organization that provides free books and parent guidance about reading to babies and young children in Ontario County, NY.
	Autism Up is the leading 501(c)3 autism support organization in the Greater Rochester and surrounding areas. They were founded in 2004 by a small group of parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
	Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc. New York Chapter #1 is a group of military mothers whose goal is to take care of deployed soldiers with boxes full of a touch of home.
	Our Children's Place is part of a non-profit organization that has committed to delivering affordable childcare in a safe, secure, and nurturing learning environment that promotes growth.
	Mockingbird Farm Animal Sanctuary is dedicated and devoted to providing forever sanctuary to farm animals who are in need of rescue. It is located on a historic Victorian farm in Byron, NY.
	The Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Rochester's Bigs in Blue program is a mentoring program that matches youth one-to-one with police or law enforcement officers, and helps build strong bonds between law enforcement and the communities they serve.
	Pet Pride of New York is a no-kill sanctuary for cats, guided by a belief that every cat deserves a loving, permanent home. They provide shelter and care for as many homeless cats as their space and resources allow.
	The SBC Cares Thanksgiving Appeal is an annual food drive that provides Thanksgiving food boxes to families in need. This Thanksgiving, the SBC seeks to meet the needs of more than 4,000 local families.
	The Side-Out Foundation's Dig Pink® program provides an impactful experience for volleyball athletes that build a positive team culture, all while raising funds for Side-Out’s stage IV breast cancer research.
	The Flower City Down Syndrome Network's mission is to provide education, support, and opportunities to people with Down syndrome and their families. They operate in the Greater Rochester area and are a network of families, professionals, self-advocates, and friends who all share in the joys and challenges of a Down syndrome diagnosis.
	Blackfriars Theatre is a mid-sized professional theatre that has entertained audiences for over 65 years in downtown Rochester, New York. Their mission is to enrich, entertain and inspire our community through exceptional theatrical arts while engaging local talent.
	The Perinton Food Shelf is a non-profit organization staffed entirely by volunteers. Food supplies are donated to the Food Shelf by collections from churches, schools, civic organizations and individuals.
	The Dimitri House is a charitable 501(c)(3) non-profit organization providing nutritious meals, warm hospitality, and loving acceptance to the poor and homeless of Rochester. Their mission is to serve our neighbors in need with love and acceptance, joining them on their journey toward self-sufficiency.
	The Kitten Korner Rescue, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit agency dedicated to saving the lives of cats and kittens in need. As a volunteer based organization, they provide medical care, testing and vaccinations for countless orphaned feral kittens.
	Brain Injury Association of New York State (BIANYS) is a statewide non-profit membership organization that advocates on behalf of individuals with brain injuries and their families. Their mission is to minimize brain injury through prevention and education.
	The Volunteer Legal Services of Monroe County's mission is to improve the quality of life of low-income residents of Monroe County by ensuring the existence of a readily available panel of skilled volunteer attorneys to resolve serious legal problems.
	NAMI Rochester is an independent affiliate of the National Alliance On Mental Illness and NAMI New York State. They are a grassroots, not-for-profit, volunteer-driven organization that has been in Monroe County for over 35 years. They envision a world where stigma is no longer a barrier to treatment, support is readily available, and mental illness is universally accepted as a treatable medical condition.
	Bivona Child Advocacy Center delivers excellence in child abuse response, healing and prevention through collaborative service, awareness, education and leadership.
	The Rainbow Classic is the annual basketball game between Pittsford Sutherland and Pittsford Mendon, which began in 2000 in memory of Katelyn Pasley. The event has raised over $500,000 for the Golisano Children’s Hospital. The game exemplifies what young people can do to energize a community in support of a worthy cause.
	The Hope Walk of Yates County is a group of Yates County community members working to support those in our community who face the burden of cancer by organizing "The Hope Walk" to raise money for cancer support services.
	The Canandaigua Polar Plunge is a fundraising event for The Special Olympics of New York. Participants raise money for a good cause and walk, run or jump into Canandaigua Lake in late winter/early spring!
	Rochester Regional Health's mission is to enhance lives and preserve health by enabling access to a comprehensive, fully integrated network of the highest quality and most affordable care, delivered with kindness, integrity and respect. At the Rochester Regional Health Breast Center, you'll find modernized, compassionate breast care close to home. From yearly screening mammograms to biopsies, surgeries, cancer therapy, and community support, we build our services around your physical and emotional needs, and are with you throughout all stages of breast care. The Breast Center team is your partner on this very personal journey.
	CURE Childhood Cancer Association (CURE) was founded in Rochester in 1976 by a group of bereaved parents who lost a child to cancer. They found they had needs that were not met during their own cancer journeys and they did not want other parents to have a similar experience. CURE’s goal is to alleviate the burden families find themselves under following a childhood cancer or chronic blood disorder diagnosis.
	ROCovery Fitness, Inc. exists because of a community need to provide sober experiences and connections to other individuals working on recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. The organization is made up of members who have personal experience with recovery from drug and alcohol addiction, have a sense of passion and service to give back to the community and are driven to make a difference to help combat current community trends.
	Gilda's Club was formed in 1995 and opened its Rochester doors in 2000. It serves the Rochester area with unique programs and events benefiting men, women, teens, and children whose lives have been impacted by cancer. Their mission is to ensure that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action and sustained by community.
	The The Ontario County Humane Society's mission is to reach out to our community to make our surroundings a better place for people and animals to live together. Focusing on dog and cat safety, care and education they hope to improve our community for all.
	Corn Hill Navigation Sam Patch Boat Tours is a nonprofit organization that connects the community and visitors to Rochester’s historic waterways through authentic, guided boat experiences and educational programs. They provide low cost or no cost field trips for thousands of area school children, as well as on the water experiences for underserved populations in our community.
	The Story of Hope Comfort Care Home is a Hospice house in Monroe County started by Arlene Nanry, a hospice nurse, devoted to helping those around her and showing God’s love to others.
	Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) is the leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. Their vision: A world without type 1 diabetes.
	A regional leader in education and life skills solutions, Mary Cariola Children’s Center serves hundreds of children and young adults each year through academic, residential, and community outreach programs. Mary Cariola’s highly skilled staff is unparalleled in their commitment to working with youth with disabilities and includes some of the finest special education teachers, therapists, nurses, and social workers in New York.
	At Epilepsy-Pralid Inc. (EPI), their mission is to be a successful partner for all individuals with developmental or acquired brain conditions as they strive to remove barriers to their personal fulfillment. EPI has an enduring legacy of partnering with those we serve, their families, and others in the community to provide education, training, advocacy, and tailored support solutions to meet the physical, behavioral, and social needs of each person who chooses our agency as a trusted resource.
	Homesteads for Hope (H4H) is a 501(c)3 non-profit Community Farm creating effortless inclusion with a distinctive place to learn, work, live and grow for people of all abilities in the Greater Rochester region. Homesteads for Hope was founded in May of 2013 by a mother and daughter team, Luann and Jennyrae, who are raising a transitioning young adult, Chucky, with autism.
	Pittsford Youth Services, Inc. (PYS) is a nonprofit human service agency, established in 1969. They provide confidential social work services through both public and private Pittsford schools, as well as individual and family counseling at their offices in the Village of Pittsford, their professionally licensed social work staff fill a critical need for community children and teens.
	The Second Hand Dog Rescue, Inc. is a 501c3 that works primarily with dogs but brings in occasional cats and kittens if it means saving their lives. They are not a shelter; the animals are all in the homes of volunteers.
	All donations received from the Red Kettle Campaign with The Salvation Army, stay in the communities where the contributions are made to assist the local less fortunate.
	House of John was born in the hearts of two dedicated Registered Nurses and nurtured by a very supportive community. Their mission is to provide compassionate care, offering sensitivity and support for people as they approach the end of their lives.
	Happiness House is an educational, residential, health and human service organization that excels in providing the highest quality, innovative and cost effective services to children and adults with and without disabilities through collaboration with families and partners throughout the Finger Lakes community. Our belief in the principles of equal opportunity, independence and realization of individual potential is the cornerstone of who we are and what we do. We believe “What Happens Here Changes Lives Forever.”
	The Side-Out Foundation unites the volleyball community to impact change. Each year, tens of thousands of volleyball players, coaches and families across the country join the growing Dig Pink ® Movement. Together, they support the development of treatments that are giving stage IV breast cancer patients more quality time with their families and getting them closer to the day we find a cure.
	The Ontario/Yates Fund for Women and Girls(ONYA) mission is to inspire and advance philanthropy that funds non-profit programs to foster personal growth and economic self-sufficiency among women and girls throughout Ontario and Yates Counties, and are committed to help women and girls become independent and self-sufficient.
	Seneca Waterways Council, Boy Scouts of America, provides character building and leadership development programs to nearly 11,000 (youth ages 5 to 20) across Monroe, Ontario, Wayne, Seneca, and Yates Counties. Our priority is to bring the benefits of Scouting to more youth (male and female) while remaining true to our mission.
	Compeer Rochester's vision and mission to provide healing friendship to community members living with mental illness—and to shatter the stigma of mental illness.
	Pines of Peace is a residence for the terminally ill located in Ontario, NY. We provide a comfortable, alternate living arrangement for families to assist their loved ones who are deemed beyond curative care by their physicians.
	Hope for Trisomy is a not-for-profit charitable organization created in honor and memory of all surviving and Angel children with Trisomy 13 and 18 and Related Conditions/Rare Trisomies. The mission of Hope for Trisomy is to fund research, promote education, and raise awareness.
	The Humane Society of Yates County exists to promote the welfare of companion and domestic animals through educational programs and initiatives that reduce pet overpopulation, enrich adoptions and encourage responsible pet ownership. It is a no-kill shelter where animals are only euthanized if they are too sick to be treated or too aggressive to be suitable for adoption.
	Susan G. Komen® is the largest non-profit provider of funding for breast cancer research and community breast health programs in the world. Their Mission at Susan G. Komen® is their promise: To save lives and end breast cancer forever by empowering people, ensuring quality care for all and energizing science to find the cures.
	Gilda's Club was formed in 1995 and opened its Rochester doors in 2000. It serves the Rochester area with unique programs and events benefiting men, women, teens, and children whose lives have been impacted by cancer. Their mission is to ensure that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action and sustained by community.
	Tour de Cure is the premier cycling fundraising event of the American Diabetes Association and the nation’s largest diabetes cycling event. This event is a unique opportunity for businesses, clubs, friends and families to come together to form teams with the vision of a life free of diabetes and all its burdens.
	Relay for Life is the signature fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. Relay is a team fundraising event where team members take turns walking around a track or designated path. Each event is 6-24 hours in length and each team is asked to have a member on the track at all times to signify that cancer never sleeps.
	Nowhere To Go is a community forum on how we might care for men, women and children in immediate crisis situations with nowhere to turn. The forum is open to the public and welcomes creative ideas on how to provide shelter and assistance to those who have nowhere to go.
	Founded by six cardiologists in 1924, the American Heart Association is the nation’s oldest and largest voluntary organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke. Their mission is to build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke.
	Benincasa is a two-bed home for the terminally ill serving the greater Rochester area and surrounding counties. This home is a place to live life's final days with dignity, comfort and self-worth. Benincasa is dedicated to ensuring that terminally ill residents receive quality comfort care.
	Rochester Hope for Pets - Established in 2008, they are a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization funded by the generosity of private donors. Their mission is to improve the quality of life for pets living in the Greater Rochester New York area.
	Junior Achievement's mission is to empower young people to own their economic success. Their volunteer-based K-12 programs foster work-readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy skills, and use experiential learning to inspire kids to dream big and reach their potential.
	Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is a celebration of survivorship - an occasion to express hope and our shared determination to make this breast cancer's last century.
	Barktober Fest Walk for the Animals is Lollypop Farm's annual walk to raise funds that support vital services and programs for homeless and abused pets in our community.
	The Alzheimer’s Association, Rochester & Finger Lakes Region, has been providing programs, services and advocacy since 1981 to individuals with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, their families and health care providers. They serve a nine-county area that includes Chemung, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Schuyler, Seneca, Steuben, Wayne and Yates counties.
	Each year, 85,000 kids from all counties in New York State rely on Golisano Children's Hospital for heart surgery, neurosurgery, treatment of lung disease, cancer, eating disorders and more. The Stroll for Strong Kids Walk & 5K is a fundraising event to help improve the care of children at Golisano Children's Hospital.
	The Friends of the Verona Street Animal Shelter, Inc. (VSAS) is dedicated to providing the resources necessary to enable Rochester Animal Services to more effectively serve the public’s animal care and control, pet sterilization, and pet adoption interests and, in cooperation with the City of Rochester, to support the mission of Rochester Animal Services.
	13thirty Cancer Connect (formerly Melissa’s Living Legacy Teen Cancer Foundation and Teens Living with Cancer) is a Rochester-based non-profit that helps teens and young adults with cancer live their very best lives - today! Face-to-face and virtual networks connect teens, young adults, their families and friends with others who “get it.” A comprehensive continuum of care - from diagnosis to survivorship - helps teens and young adults manage all the difficult transitions of their cancer experience.
	Jump Rope For Heart is a national fund-raising event sponsored by the American Heart Association and SHAPE America-Society of Health and Physical Educators. This program engages elementary students in the physical activity of jumping rope while raising funds to support lifesaving heart and stroke research and education.
	The mission of East House is to assist individuals recovering from mental illness, substance use disorder, or both, to live healthy and fulfilling lives.
	The Badge of Honor Association exists to honor men and women in law enforcement who gave the ultimate sacrifice and those who go above and beyond the call of duty.
	The 132-bed Golisano Children's Hospital at the University of Rochester Medical Center is the area’s only children's hospital. It serves as the referral center for all seriously ill or injured children from the 17-county Finger Lakes region. The hospital is committed to treating all children regardless of their family’s ability to pay.
	The Honeoye Food Pantry is an all-volunteer organization supported by the generous contributions of Honeoye-area residents and organizations. Honeoye Food Pantry's vision is a healthy, hunger free community.
	Rotary Camp Onseyawa provides camping experiences for 8-16 year old children with disabilities from the 4 county area, and fosters independence and acceptance of others through social, recreational and educational aspects of life.
	The Mary M. Gooley Hemophilia Center serves people affected by bleeding disorders and other inherited medical conditions. They provide means to improve the lives of people affected by bleeding disorders and iron overload, including education, treatment, advocacy, research and supportive programs.