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From Rochester Hope: In early 2021 the finances of Cabrini Parish forced the decision to close Saint Michael Church on N Clinton and Clifford, thankfully such decision was delayed for some months which allowed for some creative thinking as to how to better use all the unused buildings the parish was holding in great locations to provide services to the community. In July 2021, the idea of Rochester Hope was conceived as a separate not-for-profit non-religious corporation to relieve the parish of the upkeep of its unused buildings and bring services and caring hands to the heart of our city. In January 2022, Rochester Hope was incorporated as a 501(c)3 and begun activities with a wonderful board of directors and two co-directors. Today ... so many dreams remain for us to accomplish together! .
In August of 2023 the Rochester Hope food pantry opened, serving hundreds of families each Saturday from the poorest zip codes in the city. St. Joseph's is working to help staff the first Saturday morning of each month when the pantry and clothing closet are open. If you are interested in helping and would like to learn more, complete this simple interest form.