named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Clothing Center
Boutique-style clothing room offering free emergency clothing and professional attire for job seekers; includes seasonal donations and the Dress4Success initiative.
Counseling Services
Offers individual, marriage, family, and group counseling for emotional, relational, and behavioral health needs; services available by appointment.
Food Pantry
Client-choice emergency food pantry providing nutritious food including fresh produce, dairy, frozen meats, and pantry staples to approximately 600 families (2,000 individuals) monthly.
Holiday Adoption
Seasonal initiative allowing donors to sponsor Thanksgiving, Christmas, or both for families or children, providing holiday meals and gifts.
Meals2Go
Provides up to 150 hot meals weekly to low- and no-income individuals and families on Wednesdays; includes meal planning, cooking, and packaging.
Senior Connection
Supports elderly individuals with food delivery, phone check-ins, and provision of essential goods including adult diapers and blankets.
Summer Meals
Seasonal program providing free nourishment to children from low-income households during summer vacation when school meals are unavailable.
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 2 activities
- Distribute food through seasonal and emergency programsProvides food support through seasonal basket giveaways, emergency food distribution, and non-perishable items such as canned goods, cereal, and boxed meals to individuals and families in need.
- Operate client-choice food pantryRuns a client-choice food pantry that serves approximately 600 families (2,000 individuals) monthly in Rochester, NY, providing nutritious groceries and essential household items through volunteer staffing and food collected from local donation organizations.
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Diaper and Baby Supply Distribution 1 activity
- Distribute essential non-food household itemsProvides essential personal care products such as toothpaste, soap, shampoo, feminine hygiene products, infant diapers, adult diapers, blankets, and recreational items like board games and arts & crafts supplies to families and seniors in need.
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Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
- Provide emergency clothing and personal itemsOffers free emergency clothing to individuals and families experiencing economic hardship through a boutique-style clothing room and seasonal collections of gently used clothing; also distributes new and gently used clothing, accessories, and supplies.
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Direct Financial Assistance to Individuals 1 activity
- Provide emergency financial assistanceOffers emergency support with rent, utilities, and other basic needs to promote family stability during times of crisis.
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Child & Youth Meal Programs 1 activity
- Provide free meals to children and low-income individualsOffers free hot meals through the Meals2Go program, serving up to 150 meals weekly, and provides free meals to children in low-income households during summer vacation via the Summer Meals initiative.
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Outpatient Mental Health Clinic Services 1 activity
- Provide individual and group counseling servicesOffers individual counseling for mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and relationship or parenting challenges, and conducts weekly group counseling sessions with 2–12 participants facilitated by mental health professionals.
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Donated Attire Distribution 1 activity
- Provide professional attire for job seekersOffers complimentary professional clothing for job interviews to support individuals in securing employment.
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Friendly Visiting & Social Companionship Programs 1 activity
- Provide remote and phone-based support to seniorsDelivers essential goods and offers phone-based encouragement to elderly individuals to support their physical health and social well-being.
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Christian Leadership & Discipleship Training 1 activity
- Provide spiritual support and discipleship programsOffers mentoring and discipleship programs rooted in Christian values to support spiritual growth and personal development for individuals and families, including distribution of new Bibles as part of in-kind services.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$328K
Contributions & grants$328K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$120%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$321K
Program expenses86%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$148K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$24K
Cash$24K
Investments$0
Liabilities$2K
Net assets$22K
Liquid reserves0.9 mo
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue +13.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 4
- BARBARA THOMAS — PRESIDENT
- CINDI WILLIS — TREASURER
- DIANE COSTENOBLE — BOOKKEEPER
- WARREN MEEKS — EXECUTIVE DI
relationships · 5
Who they work with
- Dr. Barbara JP Thomas Partner — President & CEO of Rochester Family Mission
- Orchard Community Church Partner — Hosts and coordinates the Meals2Go program through Claudia Zuch
- Victorious Living Church Partner — Hosts and coordinates the Meals2Go program through Tanya Latham
- Warren E. Meeks, Jr. Partner — Executive Director of Rochester Family Mission
- local donation organizations Partner — Collaborates with local donation organizations to collect food for the emergency food pantry.
strategies · 5
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.
- Client-Choice Modelmethodology: client_choiceBy allowing individuals to select their own food and clothing items, we promote dignity and autonomy, which increases engagement and reduces waste because people receive what they actually need and value.
- Employment Readiness Through Dignitymethodology: employment-readiness through dignityBy providing professional clothing, we support employment readiness and economic self-sufficiency because access to appropriate attire removes a tangible barrier to job acquisition and reinforces personal dignity.
- Faith-Based Community Engagementmethodology: faith-based-serviceBy delivering services as a faith-based ministry grounded in Christian values, we foster deeper community engagement and trust because shared beliefs create a sense of belonging and mutual care.
- Holistic Wellness Integrationmethodology: holistic_wellnessBy addressing mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional needs together, we improve individual and family outcomes because wellness is multidimensional and interdependent.
- Relational Care Through Discipleshipmethodology: relational_discipleshipBy integrating mentoring and spiritual discipleship into service delivery, we foster long-term personal and spiritual development because sustained relationships build trust and accountability.