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Rochester, NY

Rochester's Community Wishbook

 

Youth for Christ, USA (Rochester Chapter)

1 Favor Street
Rochester, NY 14608
Phone: 585-256-5050 x16
Contact: Director or Admin Assistant

Provides at collaborative sports program for youth ages 11-19 who live within the Rochester city limits. All Star Basketball mentors/coaches encourage basic skills and teach life principles regardless of race, gender, religion or ethnicity.  The GG-1 program provides middle school girls a space to come together and also encourages students to aspire for achievement in schools.  Performing Arts Academy has an exploratory program in the arts in a safe Christ-centered environment.  Strives to demonstrate and communicate hope, God's love in a variety of different cultural settings.

 


Wish List:
  • gift cards: Wegmans, Walmart, BJ's, Hess, etc.
  • laptop computers: good working condition, Windows 11
  • monetary gifts (can be donated online through the website)
  • sporting equipment (new or used) for basketball
  • van: minivan or passenger van
  • cleaning supplies: disinfectant wipes, toilet cleaning supplies, paper towels, dust mops, air fresheners, etc.
  • 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.
  • paper products: paper plates, napkins, plastic cups, plastic tableware
  • arts and crafts kits and supplies: markers (all types), Sharpie markers, crayons, construction paper, colored pencils, #2 pencils
  • copy paper

Volunteers Needed:
  • Looking for adults to serve as mentors for one year. Mentors for GG-1 program and coaches/mentors for basketball. Mentors must be at least 21 years old, pass background checks, and complete formal application process. Please contact our office for more information.
  • Spruce up the building in various ways (one-time volunteer day for groups or individuals).
  • Grant writing.
  • Building repair, painting, maintenance, etc.

Information reviewed by agency 11/5/25. (Description, Wish List and Volunteers Needed updated.)






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