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The work we do makes an impact which is why we openly share news and reports about the Foundation. We want to provide our community and partners with visibility into our work as well as inspire others to build new and creative solutions to brighten our communities.

In a City of Helpers, Who Will Be Changers?

December 12, 2021

Democrat & Chronicle Op-Ed December 12, 2021   Jennie Schaff, Ph.D., the Farash Foundation’s new CEO, shares her thoughts on more effectively addressing Rochester’s social challenges by inviting the people most effected to participate in developing solutions.

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Farash Foundation Receives AFPGV Outstanding Foundation Award

November 15, 2021

AFP Genesee Valley Chapter News Release September 27, 2021   The Max & Marian Farash Charitable Foundation has been named outstanding foundation by the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Genesee Valley Chapter as part of its National Philanthropy Day Awards. Each November, AFP…

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Farash Foundation Appoints New CEO

October 27, 2021

Farash Foundation News Release October 27, 2021 Jennie Schaff, Ph.D. Jennie Schaff, Ph.D. will join the Max and Marian Farash Charitable Foundation on January 1, 2022 as the organization’s chief executive officer. Schaff has served as the president and CEO of Jewish…

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Megan Bell Named 2020 Forty Under 40 Honoree

November 13, 2020

Farash Foundation News Release November 13, 2020 Megan Bell, director of grants & programs for the Max and Marian Farash Foundation, has been named a 2020 Forty Under 40 recipient. Forty Under 40 recognizes 40 men and women, under the age of…

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Megan Bell Named Farash Foundation Director of Grants and Programs

August 1, 2019

Farash Foundation News Release August 1st, 2019   Megan Bell has been named Director of Grants and Programs for the Max and Marian Farash Charitable Foundation. Executive Director of the Marie C. and Joseph C. Wilson Foundation in Rochester since 2010, Bell…

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