Empty Bowls Tickets on Sale!

This fall, you're invited to join us at Empty Bowls for a memorable evening of food and music!

DATE: Thursday, November 12, 2026

TIME: 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

NEW LOCATION: Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship

150 Sawgrass Dr, Rochester, NY 14620

Guests will enjoy soups donated by local chefs, along with bread, wine & beer tastings, desserts, live musical entertainment, and a silent auction. Each guest will also take home a handmade ceramic bowl created by local artists.

Can't make it in person? Our virtual auction opens on November 5 and runs for one week, closing at 7:30 PM on November 12 during the event. Discover and bid on a variety of incredible items and experiences donated by our generous Rochester community!

Our Second Annual 
Blue & White Luncheon

Thank you again to everyone who attended this year's Blue & White Luncheon, as well as our volunteers, sponsors, and community members!

Click below to view pictures from the event.

Successful Supply Distribution

CCFCS held several drives in the past few months, including a school supply drive and a coat distribution in our board room at our Jay St location.

We were able to provide 378 clients with notebooks, folders, crayons, and backpacks, and around 78 clients with winter coats, hats, gloves, and scarves.

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CCFCS' President and CEO Lori VanAuken made the Rochester Business Journal's 2026 Power List for Health Care, recognizing her as an individual who has played a significant role in helping to improve the health of the Rochester community.

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