Family Service Rochester

11/21/2025

60 Years of Impact Deserves Celebration!

This year, we proudly celebrate 60 years of providing life-changing services to the Rochester area. In honor of this milestone, we invite you to donate $60 to Family Service Rochester on Give to the Max Day!

Because of your generosity Family Service Rochester significantly impacts 5,000 lives annually through our programs that provide services to address mental health, aging services, child wellbeing, and family stability. The countless smiles, stories of progress, and lives transformed remind us why our mission is so crucial.

$60 can provide a week of Meals on Wheels deliveries

$600 can cover a month of mental health support

$6,000 helps expand our NEW Family Resource Center to reach more in our community

Give now!
https://www.givemn.org/organization/Family-Service-Rochester

11/20/2025

The Subaru Share the Love Event is here! 🎉

Meals on Wheels is proud to be a national charity partner. Starting on November 20, 2025 and running until January 2, 2026, Subaru and its retailers will donate a minimum of $300 to charities for every new vehicle leased or sold.

This initiative will benefit seniors in *our* community!

Learn more from Subaru: https://www.subaru.com/share-the-love/submission-form.html?charity=mow1

11/20/2025

Thank you Treasure Island Resort & Casino for this amazing gift! Thank you to everyone who nominated Family Service Rochester!

11/20/2025

Each year, over 5,000 lives are touched through our programs. From Meals on Wheels and mental health services to our Family Resource Center, FSR continues to be there for everyone, regardless of insurance or ability to pay, thanks to our sliding fee scale and the generosity of donors like you.

As we mark this milestone year, we’re setting a Give to the Max goal of $10,000 to help keep essential services accessible for all. Your gift today ensures that we can continue meeting growing community needs well into the next 60 years.

Make a $60 gift in honor of our 60th anniversary:
https://www.givemn.org/organization/Family-Service-Rochester

11/20/2025

"The Coalition for Rochester Area Housing is funding the two year pilot, partnering with Family Service Rochester and Elder Network."

Designed to fill a critical gap in senior housing, this program addresses challenges including accessibility and affordability. We are so thankful for our partners and this grant opportunity!

Learn more from this story on ABC 6 News - KAAL TV!

In Rochester, a new senior housing mentorship program aims to help older adults transition into suitable housing before they reach a crisis, as data shows a growing number of older adults slip into homelessness in Minnesota. ⬇️Click the link in the comments to read more

11/20/2025

We Need You on Give to the Max Day, Nov 20th!

This year, we proudly celebrate 60 years of providing life-changing services to the Rochester area. In honor of this milestone, we invite you to donate $60 to Family Service Rochester on .

Your contribution supports mental health, aging services, child well-being, and family stability services - ensuring ability to pay is never a barrier to receiving care.

It’s easy to give! Simply visit our Give to the Max Day page https://www.givemn.org/organization/Family-Service-Rochester and make your $60 gift in honor of our 60th anniversary. Together, we can ensure that no one is turned away because of financial hardship.

11/16/2025

Help your community by volunteering with Family Service Rochester! We still have open requests for seasonal yard clean up. Find the right volunteer opportunity for you, family, friends, or your colleagues!

https://familyservicerochester.org/Volunteering

11/16/2025

Thank you AARP members! The volunteer crew raked leaves and did fall yard clean up for a Neighbor Helping Neighbors client. This support means so much to our community.

Did you know that you, your family, or your group can volunteer at any time to make this kind of positive local impact? Get started at familyservicerochester.org/Volunteering

11/15/2025

Together, We Build Better Lives!

We are so grateful for your support. On National Philanthropy Day we thank our volunteers and donors for all they do. People and businesses in our community donate time and offer financial support in all the ways to give pictured here!

When you make a financial gift to Family Service Rochester, your dollars have a long-lasting impact on the lives of so many people right in our community. Thank You for being a part of building better lives!
https://familyservicerochester.org/Donating

11/14/2025

November is !

FSR provides a range of services designed to lighten the load for caregivers and strengthen the support system around them:

* Home Care and Respite Services: Our trained staff deliver personal care, homemaking, and respite care—allowing caregivers to rest, recharge, or attend to other responsibilities knowing their loved one is well cared for.

* Care Coordination and Consultation: Our licensed social workers help families navigate care plans, connect with community resources, and plan for the future.

* Meal Delivery and Senior Companions: We bring nourishment and connection through meal delivery and friendly visits that reduce loneliness and provide peace of mind.

*Support Groups and Education: FSR offers spaces for caregivers to share experiences, learn self-care strategies, and gain practical skills to manage daily challenges.

For more information, to request services, or to volunteer, start here:https://familyservicerochester.org/Caregiver-Support-and-Respite-Services

11/14/2025

We Need You on Give to the Max Day Nov 20th!

Your contribution supports mental health, senior independence, child well-being, and family stability services - ensuring ability to pay is never a barrier to receiving care.

As we proudly celebrate 60 years of providing life-changing services to the Rochester area we invite you to donate $60 to Family Service Rochester on Give to the Max Day Nov 20th to mark this milestone.

More information on the impact of your donation, and how to give:
https://familyservicerochester.org/post/We-Need-Your-Support-on-Give-to-the-Max-Day-November-20thI

11/11/2025

Our staff and volunteers help more veterans remain safe and secure in their homes, thanks to support from The Home Depot Foundation!

The Home Depot Foundation understands the importance of honoring and serving those who served and supports this work through the Meals on Wheels America Helping Homebound Heroes grant.

Are you or do you know a veteran that needs a home repair or modification for accessible & independent living? Call us at 507-287-2010 for more information!

Image courtesy The Home Depot Foundation