Local Outreach Partners

Jesus is moving in Rochester .

Browncroft's Core Rochester Partnerships

441 Ministries

441 Parsells Avenue

441 is an outreach effort in the Beechwood neighborhood of Rochester striving to “re-neighbor” a broken community through the power of the Gospel. This ministry includes New City Cafe, a coffeeshop on Parsells Ave. in Beechwood.

Opportunities: Saturday kids club, summer meals program, Bible studies, enjoy New City Cafe.

CarePortal | Hope 585

111 N. Chestnut St.

In Partnership with Hope 585, Browncroft supports the CarePortal work in the city of Rochester. Hope 585 is a relationship-centered community where marginalized youth and their families hope, heal, and thrive. Through CarePortal, needs of families in crisis are made known to Churches and community members, who can partner to help the child and family holistically.

Opportunities: Meet felt material needs in our city through Care Portal

Partners Serving Locally

Flower City Outreach

"Mobilizing the Church into service so that the city might see Jesus!"

Opportunities: Flower City Work Camp, Youth Conference, Weekend Edition, School-Church Partnerships, Youth Mentoring, and CarePortal.

Guitars for Glory

Guitars for Glory raises funds to purchase new guitars to be given to recipients who have a deep need to inspire and create authentic music to bring glory to our God.

World Relief Western NY

Show God’s love for all people by helping recently arrived refugees to adjust to their new life in America.

Opportunities: Volunteer, advocate, give towards refugees entering Rochester.

Forefront Festival

Forefront exists to encourage Christian creatives to pursue authentic faith and excellent art. Through a monthly artist circle gathering, podcasts, retreats, and creative formation opportunities, Forefront helps artists grow in their spiritual formation, build meaningful community, improve their craft, and explore how their work can work as a witness and serve the world. Opportunities: participate in Forefront Artist Circle at Browncroft, volunteer at partner events, contribute to commissionings of God-glorifying and evangelistic work, and support Christian artists in Rochester and beyond.

Fellowship of Christian Athletes

Fellowship of Christian Athletes exists in Greater Rochester to lead every coach and athlete into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and His Church. We accomplish this by engaging coaches and athletes through camps, leagues, and other sport settings, leading to equip them in huddles (small group bible studies) and empowering them to be disciple makers on their team and school.

Camp Hickory Hill

Camp Hickory Hill exists to glorify God by helping people grow closer to Him and to each other through camp, retreat, and conference experiences. Serving Christ since 1955, we offer a variety of events and activities designed to help people build and strengthen their relationships with God and with each other.

Open Door Mission, Inc.

156 N. Plymouth Ave.

Open Door was founded in prayer to meet the spiritual and physical needs of “the last, the least, and the lost” of our community.

Opportunities: Worship leader, service projects, kitchen service and more.

Good News Jail & Prison Ministry

Minister to those at the Monroe County Jail, downtown and Henrietta locations.

Opportunities: Bible teacher, worship leader, prayer leader, church service volunteer, lesson grader.

Caring Choices

Caring Choices Pregnancy Help Community is an organization focused on providing physical, emotional, and spiritual support for moms and dads facing unplanned pregnancies, whilst pointing them to Jesus as the true source of help, hope, and healing.

Navigators 20s

The Navigators 20s ministry disciples young adults who are committed to growing in four pursuits: faith, vocation, mission, and community.

Partners Serving Local Families

Youth for Christ

One Favor Street

YFC focuses on bringing urban youth to a living faith in Jesus through relationships, life coaching, mentoring, and leadership development.

Opportunities: Basketball coach, mentor, tutor, clothing store worker, café worker.

Rochester Family Mission

388 Tremont Street, Rochester, NY

Rochester Family Mission is called to help families in the southwest city neighborhoods of Rochester by meeting both spiritual and material need.

Opportunities: After-school tutoring, adult GED tutoring, food cupboard, handyman, office work, meal prep and more.

Pedal for Life

Working with three city recreation centers, this Browncroft team builds relationships with city kids through bike outings and social events to encourage fitness, bike awareness/safety, healthy eating, and fun.

Opportunities: Saturday bike rides and picnics throughout the months of July and August, and other occasional gatherings through the rest of the year.

Young Life

Young Life is a world-class ministry for adolescents. Our staff and volunteers enter the world of kids, focusing on what matters to them — fun, adventure, friendship and a sense of significance. In doing so, we earn the privilege of talking to them about something that we think matters most of all — the truth about Jesus Christ.

Fellowship of Christian Athletes

Fellowship of Christian Athletes exists in Greater Rochester to lead every coach and athlete into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and His Church. We accomplish this by engaging coaches and athletes through camps, leagues, and other sport settings, leading to equip them in huddles (small group bible studies) and empowering them to be disciple makers on their team and school.

Camp Hickory Hill

Camp Hickory Hill exists to glorify God by helping people grow closer to Him and to each other through camp, retreat, and conference experiences. Serving Christ since 1955, we offer a variety of events and activities designed to help people build and strengthen their relationships with God and with each other.