Financial Support
Financial Support
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Ways to Give
Gifts of Cash
Family Promise of Greater Rochester will accept gifts of cash in any amount (credit card, checks, or cash payments).
Checks can be made payable to “Family Promise of Greater Rochester.” Our mailing address is: P.O. Box 90583, Rochester, NY 14609
Credit card payments can be made using the link above.
Monthly Giving and Gifts in Honor/Memory of
Smaller, monthly, automatic gifts provide a steady stream of support for our mission to help families achieve sustainable independence AND they have less impact on your budget. Plus, your support often goes further. For example, instead of a one-time gift of $100, consider giving $25 a month for a year and TRIPLE your impact!
If you’d like to make a gift in memory or in honor of someone, please indicate this with your check or use the PayPal link below
Eviction Prevention Endowment
Family Promise of Greater Rochester has established an Endowment Fund for the purpose of ensuring the long-term sustainability of the Prevention & Diversion Program. While our goal is to eradicate family homelessness, the reality is that we'll be working long into the future to see that through. Endowment Fund contributions can me made in cash, utilizing other assets, or through planned giving.
Corporate Giving & Event Sponsorship
FPGROC accepts matching donations, annual corporate gifts, and multi-year pledges and commitments which further the positive impact for families facing homelessness. Event sponsorship can include marketing opportunities and event participation, in addition to missional impact. To inquire about event sponsorship, email us.
Third Party Fundraisers
A third-party fundraising event is conducted by an individual, group or organization in the community with proceeds to benefit FPGROC. Examples include birthday fundraisers, restaurant nights, craft or garage sales, walks, or can/bottle drives. Download these “Third-Party Fundraiser” Guidelines to aid in your success and ensure accurate FPGROC representation.
Click the link below to set up your own crowdfunding or peer-to-peer fundraising page for your birthday or holidays- you’ll get a unique link to share with family and friends.
Estate & Planned Giving
Learn more about estate and planned giving and FPGROC’s Legacy Circle!
Designate Family Promise of Greater Rochester as a beneficiary of your estate in your will, living trust, life insurance, charitable trust, or retirement plan. Gifts of any amount are welcome. Just a few sentences in your will or trust is all it takes, and you are entitled to an estate tax deduction for the value of your gift.
Please consult with an attorney or tax professional to determine the best plan for you.
United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes
FPGROC’s United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes Donor Designation Agency number is #2435. United Way “harnesses the power of collective giving to unite community members, businesses, and local leaders in doing good by raising their hands, opening their hearts, and sharing resources to build a thriving region for all.” United Way also makes it easier to give through payroll deduction at many workplaces. FPGROC receives 92 cents of every dollar donated.
Gifts Designated to the Direct Needs Fund
100% of all financial donations that come in through the Direct Needs Fund will be restricted and used for families in need, including rental arrears and security deposits through the Prevention, Diversion & Rehousing Program, payment for the cost of hotel rooms or apartments for shelter participants, and emergency food and supplies for families in all programs. Please note, if you are giving to the Direct Needs Fund, please indicate this under “add special instructions to the seller” when making the donation on PayPal or in your check memo.
Family Promise of Greater Rochester (serving Monroe County) is one of over 200+ Family Promise Affiliates across the country and one of four in the Finger Lakes area and Western NY - learn more about Family Promise of Ontario County (Canandaigua area), Family Promise of Wayne County (Sodus area) or Family Promise of Western New York (Buffalo area) by clicking the links.
A copy of our most recently filed financial report is available from the Charities Registry on the New York State Attorney General’s website (www.charitiesnys.com) or, upon request, by contacting the New York State Attorney General, Charities Bureau, 28 Liberty Street, New York, NY 10005, or us at 142 Webster Avenue, Rochester, NY 14609. You also may obtain information on charitable organizations from the New York State Office of the Attorney General at www.charitiesnys.com or (212) 416-8401.