History of Caring: Rochester Family Mission was founded in 1927 and is a Christian outreach organization called to serve and strengthen the family by meeting both material and spiritual needs.

Our Vision:  Giving Hope, Sharing Christ.  We share the good news of Jesus Christ while we care for families by reaching out in Christian love to meet spiritual and practical material needs.

Our Service Area:  We focus primarily on the inner city of Rochester, NY.  On emphasis is on helping families in the southwest neighborhoods.  We address urgent needs for food, clothing referrals, heat and electric assistance referrals, and counseling services. This gives us an opportunity to address their deeper needs for Jesus Christ who changes lives.

A Faithful Ministry: RFM has been faithfully providing food for families and clothing referrals for children within the city of Rochester. The faithful contributions of supporting churches, individuals and organizations are helping to meet some of the basic material needs in our community.  Some might think that RFM touches families at the holidays, but we meet urgent needs every day of the year. 


Family Focus: RFM has been called to serve and to strengthen the family by meeting their spiritual and material needs.

Spiritual Focus: The Mission provides a spiritually supportive program of counseling, instruction, and encouragement.

Developing Integrity & Excellence:  We present Christian standards for conduct and lifestyle to young people through a year-round program of youth ministries and contact with adult role models. The Mission develops responsible, literate and productive citizens of personal integrity.

Educational Focus:  RFM offers a comprehensive program of adult Christian education for pastors and laypersons through RICE, the Rochester Institute of Christian Education.

Staff & Volunteers:   We have a very small paid staff, both full and part time.  Most of our work is accomplished through dedicated volunteers.

Our Support:  We are financially supported by the charitable contributions of individuals, organizations, and Rochester area churches.  

United Way Option: Rochester Family Mission may also be supported by United Way Donations (Donor Option #1288)

Team Leadership:  Rochester Family Mission is guided by an active Board of respected and dedicated community volunteer.