Black-led nonprofits and community organizations working across Rochester on education, health, equity, reentry, and youth development. The groups listed here run programs that shape how the city works for its residents, and they range from established alliances to newer grassroots efforts.
Use this category to find groups whose mission matches the way you want to get involved, whether that means volunteering, joining a program, or partnering on a project. Reach out to confirm current programs and how to participate. If you’re a business owner looking for a local partner for an initiative, this is a shortlist worth working through.
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