named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
19th Ward Collaborative
Partnership between the 19th Ward Community Association, ESL Federal Credit Union, non-profits, and community stakeholders to advance financial wellness, homeownership, and economic development in the neighborhood.
19th Ward Community Cats
Trap, Neuter, and Return (TNR) program for feral and stray cats in the 19th Ward, aimed at reducing outdoor cat populations and promoting responsible pet ownership.
19th Ward House Tour
Biennial event showcasing historic and renovated homes in the neighborhood, promoting community pride and architectural heritage; in its 40th iteration.
Envision Thurston Road
Three-year initiative to revitalize the Thurston Road commercial corridor through community engagement, business development, and strategic planning, led by the 19th Ward Collaborative with support from PathStone Enterprise Center and consulting firms.
Square Fair
Annual community festival celebrating the 19th Ward’s culture and unity, featuring parades, music, food, and family activities; now in its 60th year.
activities · 13 groups
What they do
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Neighborhood Revitalization Initiatives 1 activity
- Advance homeownership and housing initiatives through the 19th Ward CollaborativeFormed and participates in the 19th Ward Collaborative with ESL and other stakeholders to develop strategies and programs that support homeownership and improve housing conditions in the neighborhood.
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Animal Protection Advocacy & Campaigns 1 activity
- Advocate for responsible pet ownership and spaying/neutering of catsConducts advocacy efforts to promote responsible pet ownership and the importance of spaying and neutering cats to support community health and animal welfare.
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Civil Rights Advocacy & Litigation 1 activity
- Combat racist real estate practices and promote neighborhood diversityFounded in 1965 to address systemic inequities such as blockbusting and redlining, the organization advocates for a diverse, inclusive neighborhood across age, race, and class through ongoing community advocacy efforts.
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Local History Preservation and Education 1 activity
- Develop archival material on Rapids Cemetery through collaboration with RITPartnered with students, faculty, and staff at RIT to conduct research and create archival material documenting the history and significance of Rapids Cemetery.
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Historic Site Public Programming 1 activity
- Host biennial historic home tourOrganizes a biennial house tour that showcases historic homes in the 19th Ward, promoting homeowner stewardship and neighborhood pride.
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Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) for Feral Cats 1 activity
- Implement Trap, Neuter, and Return (TNR) program for stray catsOperates a TNR program to humanely reduce the population of feral, abandoned, and stray cats in the 19th Ward neighborhood of Rochester, NY.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Organize and host the annual Square Fair community eventProduces the Square Fair annually as a cornerstone community event, including a community parade and celebrations of local culture, with the 2026 event scheduled for June 6 at Aberdeen Park as part of a year-round series of community gatherings.
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Community Stewardship Volunteer Programs 1 activity
- Organize volunteer events for community garden supportHosted Paychex volunteers as part of the United Way Day of Caring to support community garden initiatives, fostering community engagement and neighborhood beautification.
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Neighborhood Civic Engagement 1 activity
- Provide free membership and host monthly delegate council meetingsOffers free membership to 19th Ward residents to support communication and engagement, and hosts monthly delegate council meetings open to members for community input and decision-making.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Publish and distribute food map for Southwest RochesterPublished and made available a food map of Southwest Rochester in November 2022 to improve access to food resources for community members.
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Cultural Exchange and Community Integration Events 1 activity
- Support community-building initiatives that celebrate diversityImplements programs and gatherings that foster a shared sense of community by celebrating individual and cultural differences, aligning with the organization’s mission of inclusion and resident engagement.
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Regional Economic Development Initiatives 1 activity
- Support local economic development on Thurston RoadSupports the Envision Thurston Road initiative to attract new businesses and increase local shopping in the Thurston Road business district, enhancing neighborhood vitality and economic opportunity.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Distribute community health resources through partnership with His Branches Community HealthProvides contact information for vaccine and testing appointments via His Branches Community Health, supporting access to public health services for residents.
- Highlight local restaurants in Southwest RochesterSpotlights restaurants in the Southwest Rochester neighborhood to promote local businesses and community economic vitality.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$99K
Contributions & grants$17K17%
Program service revenue$15K15%
Investment income$21K21%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$92K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$62K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$229K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$217K
4 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue -4.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
board members · 1
- Jesse Knoth — Director
relationships · 16
Who they work with
- 19th Ward Network — Primary community organization serving the 19th Ward neighborhood of Rochester, NY.
- Aberdeen Park Partner — Host location for the annual Square Fair event.
- CivicBrand Partner — Provides consulting support for the Envision Thurston Road initiative.
- ESL Partner — Partnered with the 19th Ward Community Association to form the 19th Ward Collaborative, focusing on homeownership, financial wellbeing, and business district improvement.
- ESL Federal Credit Union Partner — Partnered to form the 19th Ward Collaborative focused on homeownership, financial wellbeing, and the Thurston Road business corridor.
- Facebook Network — Uses Facebook to share details about the 19th Ward House Tour.
- G. Kellogg & Co Partner — Provides consulting support for the Envision Thurston Road initiative.
- His Branches Community Health Partner — Collaborates with His Branches Community Health to provide vaccine and testing information and appointment access.
- History Committee Partner — Collaborates with the 19th Ward Community Association to document and share the organization's history.
- Lollypop Farm Partner — Provides resources and referral for lost animals in collaboration with the 19th Ward Community Association.
- PathStone Enterprise Center Partner — Provides project management and has hired a district manager to support improvements on the Thurston Road business corridor.
- Rochester Animal Services Partner — Provides resources and referral for lost animals in collaboration with the 19th Ward Community Association.
- Rochester Institute of Technology Partner — Collaborated with RIT students, faculty, and staff on the development of archival material for Rapids Cemetery.
- Teen Empowerment Partner — Hosts the monthly delegate council meetings at its building.
- United Way Partner — Collaborates on the Day of Caring event with volunteer engagement from corporate partners.
- University of Rochester Partner — Collaborates with the 19th Ward Community Association as part of the 19th Ward Collaborative to support neighborhood development initiatives.
strategies · 3
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.
- Inclusive Community Cohesion Through Diversitymethodology: community_unification_through_diversityBy intentionally celebrating diversity in age, race, and class, we produce stronger community unity and resilience because shared belonging reduces social fragmentation and counters systemic discrimination, particularly in housing.
- Multi-Stakeholder Collaborative Developmentmethodology: multi_stakeholder_collaborativeBy convening financial institutions, universities, nonprofits, and residents in joint problem-solving, we produce more resilient and equitable neighborhood outcomes in housing, financial wellness, and commercial revitalization because inclusive collaboration generates more sustainable and locally-informed solutions than top-down planning.
- Resident- and Data-Driven Neighborhood Actionmethodology: data_and_resident_driven_collaborative_actionBy combining community-collected data with regular resident input, we produce more effective and trusted interventions in homeownership, housing quality, and financial wellbeing because local knowledge ensures relevance and accountability.