Family Service Rochester

02/19/2026

Seniors seeking resources from housing support to exercise opportunities can find them all at the Olmsted County Guide to Aging!

https://bit.ly/olmsted-county-guide-to-aging

02/18/2026

Did you know that Minnesota consistently ranks as one of the nation's most charitable states? We are often in the top *five.*

Here at Family Service Rochester we see that generosity and care. Our community shows up and support the programs and services here for our neighbors!

You can be part of that dedication to our community. Find opportunities to volunteer or ways to donate at familyservicerochester.org

02/17/2026

Do you have your tickets for Denim, Diamonds & Dice?

You'll have a great time while supporting our local Meals on Wheels! At this casual gala event you can glam it up or dress it down in your favorite denim, just come ready for a good time.

Our celebrity dealers will make sure you have fun, whether you are familiar with gambling games or not. Local chefs will introduce you to amazing foods with a wide range of small plates. We have silent and live auctions with unique items and experiences you won't want to miss!

Learn more about this annual fundraiser and get your tickets today!
https://familyservicerochester.org/Denim-Diamonds-and-Dice

02/16/2026

Hey volunteers, your community members who cannot drive any longer need you!

We are very short on volunteer drivers due to some regular volunteers on winter break combined an a increase in demand! You can sign up and then choose your own schedule based on your availability. You'll provide much needed rides to appointments, to get medications, or get groceries. These trips are essential services to our neighbors!

Learn more about opportunities to provide transportation and do good right here in our community:
https://familyservicerochester.org/Chore-And-Support-Services

02/14/2026

Safe Exchanges!

Our Family Access Center is a neutral and secure environment for parties who share joint custody with staggered arrival and departure times. By providing this and other essential services, our FAC aims to create a supportive and secure environment for children and families, enabling healthy and stable relationships.

Learn more at https://familyservicerochester.org/Family-Access-Center or call 507-287-2010 during business hours.

02/13/2026

Minnesota shows up through community connections - especially in times of need.

At Family Service Rochester we see neighbors supporting neighbors through life's hardest moments: mental health challenges, aging transition, unexpected crises.

The community's sense of connection shows up in Meals on Wheels and friendly visits, in Caregiver Respite programs, in peer support groups like the FATHER Project, FARR, when kids connect with parents at the Family Access Center, and at The Family Resource Center.

This community connection is one of our key goals. We *see you* and appreciate the heart our volunteers, donors, and staff share with our community.

Learn more about our services and how you can be a part of the positivity that comes from community connection!

familyservicerochester.org

02/13/2026

Family Service Rochester offices are closed on Monday, Feb. 16 for the Federal Holiday. We return on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026.

Find information about our community programs on our website at
familyservicerochester.org

02/13/2026

The Rochester Athletic Club is in our Volunteer Spotlight!

The Rochester Athletic Club has been selected as the Volunteer Spotlight for February 2026 in recognition of its long-standing commitment to Meals on Wheels and the Rochester community.

The Rochester Athletic Club has proudly delivered Meals on Wheels every Wednesday since 1993 as a way to give back and say thank you to the Rochester community. For the team, the experience is both joyful and humbling. Meeting community members and helping in a meaningful, personal way reinforces the importance of connection and service. While there are many memorable moments, one stands out as especially meaningful: on Christmas Eve 2025, the club’s Fitness Director brought along his wife and five-year-old daughter so they could share in the joy of delivering meals. That moment captured the heart of what volunteering means to the Rochester Athletic Club which is service, generosity, and leading by example for the next generation.

Our thanks to the Rochester Athletic Club for your commitment to our community!

Visit our full blog post about their dedication to learn more. We welcome groups who volunteer together!
https://familyservicerochester.org/post/Volunteer-Spotlight-Rochester-Athletic-Club

02/13/2026

HURRY! The Denim, Diamonds & Dice DATE NIGHT offer ends soon!

Take advantage of our Date Night Special as a gift to your Valentine or Galentines: Buy one individual ticket, get the second for 50%.

This offer ends on Feb. 14, so secure your tickets now and send a save-the-date message to your date for our annual fundraiser on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at Floral Hall in Graham Park.

Tickets available at https://secure.qgiv.com/event/denimdiamondsanddice2026/

02/12/2026

Our community always steps up! We hope you will join us and many other individuals and organizations at this important time in families lives.

There is still need.

While it’s been announced that Operation Metro Surge is ending, families can’t recover from two months of missed rent overnight. Rent is still due. Utilities are still due. Kids still need stability.

We are deeply grateful to the many community partners who have already joined us in launching the Hope at Home Fund — thank you for stepping up quickly and trusting us to move resources where they’re needed most. 💜 (We’ll be tagging you in the comments.)

And we are still seeing families who were stable just weeks ago now facing eviction risk.

The need hasn’t disappeared. It’s unfolding.

If you want to join this effort — as a referral partner, a donor, or a community supporter — there is still time, and there is still work to do.

Let’s keep kids housed.

02/12/2026

Black History Month and Our Commitment to Professional Ethics
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Black History Month offers an opportunity to recognize the enduring contributions of Black communities and to reaffirm our commitment to the ethical principles that guide social work practice.

The Social Work Code of Ethics, established by the National Association of Social Workers, calls on social workers to uphold the dignity and worth of every person, to challenge social injustice, and to confront discrimination in all its forms. These principles are not abstract ideals; they are central to our professional responsibilities.

Throughout history, and still today, dehumanizing stereotypes and narratives have been used to diminish the humanity, leadership, and lived experiences of Black people. Such portrayals run counter to the core values of social work and weaken the ethical foundation of a just and inclusive society. As human services professionals, we have a responsibility to be attentive to the impact of these narratives and to respond with integrity and care. At FSR, this commitment is shared across all staff.

At FSR, we recognize that racism, bigotry, and demeaning representations, whether subtle or overt, cause real harm to individuals and communities. We remain committed to the values of dignity, social justice, integrity, and respect for human relationships, and reflecting these values in our work.

- Scott Maloney, Executive Director

02/09/2026

This is our community working together.

Families across Southeast Minnesota are facing sudden disruption that can quickly put their housing at risk. Missed work, lost income, and fear around daily routines can turn into a housing crisis almost overnight—especially for families already living paycheck to paycheck.