Rochester Rotary Announces Don G. Pixley Memorial Scholarship in Honor of Family’s Donation to Rotary International Polio Fund In honor of lifelong Rochester area resident, Don Pixley, Rochester Rotary announces the Rochester Rotary Don G. Pixley Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship will be available to graduating seniors from Rochester area high schools who have overcome significant challenges or disabilities. The former director of the Pixley Funeral Home, Pixley contributed … [Read more...]
Rochester Area Prayer Breakfast May 2
April 23, 2019 by Leave a Comment
The 38th Annual Event Features Rebekah Gregory Thursday, May 2, 2019 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Athletics Center O'Rena at Oakland University 569 Pioneer Drive, Rochester, Michigan 48309 Attendance at the Prayer Breakfast is $30 per person The Rochester Area Prayer Breakfast is held in recognition of the National Day of Prayer, bringing together people of different backgrounds and affiliations for the betterment of the community, the state, and the nation. The 2019 featured speaker is … [Read more...]
The Community Foundation of Greater Rochester Celebrates 35 Years as the Areas Center for Philanthropy
April 23, 2018 by Leave a Comment
The Greater Rochester area is known for its giving spirit. Residents, organizations and businesses alike come together to give, in big and small ways, on a daily basis. Many of this giving is done behind the scenes. Unsung heroes help to make this community a premier place to live. Celebrating 35 years as the greater Rochester area’s center for philanthropy and endowed funds, the Community Foundation of Greater Rochester is possibly one of the community’s most valuable unsung heroes. The … [Read more...]
Bob Goff Guest Speaker Rochester Area Prayer Breakfast
February 2, 2018 by Leave a Comment
The Rochester Area Prayer Breakfast Committee announced today that New York Times best-selling author and speaker Bob Goff will keynote the 37th annual event on Thursday, May 3 from 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. at the Oakland University Athletics Center O'Rena. Bob Goff is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Restore International, a non-profit organization that was established to address the atrocities and injustices committed against children. With a passion and vision for finding … [Read more...]
Rochester Area Prayer Breakfast to Feature Reverend Faith Fowler
February 20, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Reverend Faith Fowler will keynote the 36th annual Rochester Area Prayer Breakfast on Thursday, May 4, 2017 from 7:00 - 9:00 a.m. at Oakland University Athletics Center O'Rena. Reverend Fowler is executive director of Cass Community Social Services (CCSS), a Detroit nonprofit agency which responds to poverty with programs for food, health care, housing and employment. In addition to all her work in social services, she serves as pastor of a church in Detroit. Rev. Fowler will speak about the … [Read more...]
Krish Dhanam Keynote Speaker at Rochester Area Prayer Breakfast
March 28, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Continuing the Rochester Area Prayer Breakfast tradition at its new location, this year's inspirational message will be delivered by keynote speaker Krish Dhanam at The Royal Park Hotel in downtown Rochester on Thursday, May 3, 2012. Born in South India, Krish came to America to realize his dream and his potential. He speaks to thousands in need of a reminder of just how precious life and freedom are; Krish inspires and informs his audiences with a fresh perspective, a passionate style, and … [Read more...]
