Rochester's Community Wishbook

Rochester Youth for Christ works with a range of youth as young as 5 years old up to the age 21. YFC offers its after-school programming to anyone who lives within the Rochester city limits, regardless of race, gender, or ethnicity.
Services provided:
•  Rising Stars After School Program provides individualized homework help with a focus on personal educational development through creative arts and activities.
•  All-Star Sports provides mentoring and social development through seasonal sports leagues.
•  Successful Pathways empowers at-risk young women to accomplish their educational and vocational goals, specializing in behavior modification in evidence based groups with an 80% retention rate.

• baby wipes, diapers, diaper pails, diaper rash cream, lotion, baby powder, baby shampoo, etc.
• baby toys of all sizes (excluding stuffed animals)
• strollers, high chairs, playpens (new or used)
• gift cards: Wegmans, Walmart, BJ's, Hess, etc.
• household items: microwaves, toaster ovens, lamps, bed sets, etc.
• laptop computers: good working condition
• monetary gifts (can be donated online)
• school supplies for K-to-college students - everything is welcome!
• sporting equipment (new or used) for basketball
• toiletries for teen parents: body wash, deodorant, lotion, sanitary napkins, etc.
• van: minivan or passenger van
• cleaning supplies: disinfectant wipes, toilet cleaning supplies, paper towels, dust mops
• first-aid kits
• office supplies: pens, pencils, paper clips, copy paper, Post-it notes, tape (clear, masking, packing), etc.
• restroom supplies: toilet paper, hand soap, paper towels
• snack bar items: candy bars, Gatorade, soda, hot dogs, buns, snack-size chips, etc.
• paper products: paper plates, napkins, plastic cups, plastic tableware
• cooking supplies: pots, pans, serving spoons, trays, serving dishes
• arts and crafts kits and supplies: stickers, glitter glue, glue sticks (all sizes), markers, Sharpies,  scrapbook supplies, crayons, construction paper
• board games: Life, Monopoly, Sorry, Clue
• card games: Skipbo, Uno

   

   

• Looking for adults to serve as mentors for one year. Mentors need to be at least 21 years old, have a NYS driver license, and a reliable vehicle. Please contact our office for more information.
• Boutique Manager to organize donations a few hours bi-weekly for our Teen Boutique and Children’s Place.
• Volunteer to update YFC contact and donor database.
• Spruce up the building in various ways (one-time volunteer day for groups or individuals).
• Snack Bar workers for sporting and special events.
• Clerical: filing, answer phone, calling donors.
• Coaches for the basketball season.
• Rising Stars After School Program: help the children with homework, reading, etc.
• Fundraising event organization.
• Grant writing.
• Building renovations.