Community Projects

About Community Projects

Operation Santa

Back-to-School Supplies

Volunteering

About Community Projects

ROOF sponsors several projects each year that involve the entire community. Donations and volunteer assistance are essential to make these projects successful.

Operation Santa

Each year about 600 children from low-income families in Rochester receive new clothing and toys through the generosity of the community. We accept financial donations and gift items beginning in early November. Operation Santa is a one-day event in mid-December. Individuals and groups may choose to “adopt” a family and provide gifts for all of the children in that family.

Back-to-School Supplies

Backpacks filled with school supplies are available to Rochester children and youth. Supplies are accepted in early August and are available to students the week before school starts. Financial donations help us to purchase items to make sure that children have what they need to start the school year.

Volunteering

Volunteers are needed each year for both Operation Santa and Back-to-School Supplies. Please contact ROOF at 273-6375 for more details about how to help.

Donations

Any donations, large or small, are accepted at any time of year. GO