named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Internship Program
Provides year-round internship opportunities for college students and recent graduates to support UNAR's mission through roles in community engagement, communications, grants & sponsorship, and social media.
Model United Nations Conference
Educational program engaging high school and college students in simulations of UN diplomacy, fostering understanding of global issues and international cooperation.
UN Day Programming
Annual community event celebrating the United Nations, promoting global awareness and local engagement with international issues.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Fundraising for Community and Charitable Initiatives 2 activities
- Funds key programs through grants and sponsorshipsSecures grants and sponsorships to support the organization’s core initiatives, including the UN Day, Internship, and Model United Nations Conference programs.
- Sponsors UNICEF Greeting Card SaleConducts an annual UNICEF Greeting Card Sale to raise funds for children's long-term wellness in developing countries.
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Youth Global Leadership & Model UN Programs 2 activities
- Hosts annual Model United Nations ConferenceOrganizes and conducts a two-day Model United Nations Conference annually in Rochester, NY, in collaboration with St. John Fisher University, engaging over 500 to 600 high school students and advisors from Central and Western New York.
- Organizes annual UN Day eventsHosts annual UN Day events on or near October 24th to educate students, members, and the Rochester community about selected global issues and promote awareness of the United Nations, human rights, and global peace.
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Nonprofit Internship Programs 2 activities
- Operates year-round internship programRuns a year-round internship program that connects local college students and recent graduates with community partners working on refugee support, women's issues, education, and climate change, while involving them in planning and facilitating key initiatives such as UN Day and the Model United Nations Conference.
- Supports community initiatives through intern placementsRecruits and places interns from local colleges and universities with local organizations such as Rochester Refugee Resettlement Services to support community initiatives related to refugee support, women's issues, education, and climate change.
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Leadership & Policy Dialogue Forums 1 activity
- Hosts public discussion series on foreign policyHosted the Great Decisions Program, a public discussion series focused on national foreign policy issues, to promote civic engagement and global understanding.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Organizes community picnics for international studentsPlanned and organized a picnic for international students at Rochester colleges and universities in partnership with Rochester Global Connections, including coordinating donation requests for supplies such as hotdogs from Zweigle's.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$46K
Contributions & grants$1K2%
Program service revenue$45K98%
Investment income$00%
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expenses
Total expenses$47K
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Fundraising—
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balance sheet
Total assets$70K
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Net assets$70K
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -7.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 2
- Lia Bellomio — Business Director
- Robert DiCarlo — Intern Director
relationships · 25
Who they work with
- Angels of Mercy Partner — Community partner organization serving women and girls locally and internationally.
- Angels of Mercy Catholic Charities Partner — Partners with UNAR to provide internship opportunities and community services.
- Catholic Family Center Partner — Community partner providing food, clothing, medical assistance, shelter, and job training to vulnerable families in Rochester.
- Climate Solutions Partner — Works with UNAR to support community-based environmental initiatives through internships.
- Maplewood Library Partner — Partners with UNAR to support community education and outreach programming.
- Mary's Place Partner — Community partner offering English language instruction, employment, resettlement, and citizenship support to refugees in Rochester.
- ROC Global Connections Partner — Community partner promoting cultural exchange with international students and visitors in Greater Rochester.
- Rochester Education Foundation Partner — Collaborates with UNAR to support internship placements and community programming.
- Rochester Global Connections Partner — Partners with UNAR to organize a picnic for international students at Rochester colleges and universities.
- Rochester International Academy Partner — Collaborates with UNAR on educational and cultural programming for international communities.
- Rochester International Academy Partner — Community partner school supporting international students through language instruction and cultural transition programs.
- Rochester Refugee Resettlement Partner — Community partner organization that supports refugees in the Rochester area.
- Rochester Refugee Resettlement Services Partner — Collaborates with UNAR to provide internship experiences focused on refugee resettlement and international affairs.
- Rochester Refugee Resettlement Services Partner — Community partner organization where UNAR places interns.
- Saint's Place Partner — Community partner providing clothing, school supplies, furniture, and electronics to refugees in the Rochester area.
- Saints Place Partner — Works with UNAR to support community engagement and internship initiatives.
- St. John Fisher College Partner — Provides facilities and support for UNAR programs without charge and collaborates on student engagement.
- St. John Fisher University Partner — Collaborates with UNAR through a formal memorandum of understanding, hosting the annual Model United Nations Conference on its campus.
- St. John Fisher University Partner — Collaborates with UNAR to host the regional Model United Nations Conference.
- St. John Fisher University Partner — Hosts the Model United Nations Conference.
- St. John Fisher University Partner — Hosts the annual Model United Nations conference.
- UNA-USA Network — United Nations Association of Rochester is a chapter of UNA-USA.
- United Nations Association of the United States of America Network — UNAR is a local chapter of UNA-USA, operating under its national network while maintaining independent 501(c)(3) status.
- United Nations Association of the United States of America (UNA-USA) Network — Local chapter of UNA-USA, operating under its national network.
- Zweigle's Partner — Donates hotdogs for community picnics organized by United Nations Association of Rochester.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Internship-Based Mutual Development Modelmethodology: mutual-benefit volunteeringBy immersing students and volunteers in hands-on work with refugee resettlement and nonprofit operations, we advance UN initiatives and community engagement because direct experience fosters lasting civic commitment and professional growth simultaneously.
- Localization of Global Issues to Drive Civic Engagementmethodology: localization_of_global_issuesBy translating global challenges into local contexts and actions in Rochester, we increase public engagement and support for UN ideals because people are more likely to act on issues they perceive as personally and locally relevant.
- Public Discourse as Civic Educationmethodology: civic-education-through-public-discourseBy hosting public discussion forums on foreign policy, we promote civic engagement and global awareness because open dialogue enables participants to connect international issues to democratic values and personal responsibility.
- Simulation-Based Education for Global Citizenshipmethodology: simulation-based educationBy engaging students in role-playing as UN delegates to debate global issues and draft resolutions, we cultivate understanding of international relations and diplomacy because experiential simulations create deeper cognitive and emotional engagement than passive learning.