Invest in a More Resilient Rochester
Severe weather, power outages, flooding, public health emergencies, and other disruptions can affect our community with little warning.
Ready Rochester helps local residents prepare before something happens. We provide practical education, support local volunteers, strengthen emergency-response skills, and connect people with trusted resources.
Your donation makes this work possible.
Ready Rochester is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
Your Support Stays Local
Ready Rochester was founded by local Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) alumni who wanted more opportunities to keep their skills sharp, stay connected, and strengthen preparedness across the region.
We work with local emergency management agencies, training organizations, neighborhood groups, and community partners to expand access to preparedness education and volunteer opportunities.
Every contribution supports local knowledge, equipment, training, and relationships that can make a meaningful difference before, during, and after an emergency.
What Your Donation Supports
Community Training and Workshops
Help provide free or low-cost workshops where residents can learn practical skills related to emergency planning, first aid, severe weather, communication, and neighborhood response.
CERT Volunteers and Training
Support volunteer recruitment, training materials, continuing education, alumni engagement, and opportunities for trained CERT members to practice and maintain their skills.
Emergency Equipment and Supplies
Help purchase and maintain equipment used for volunteer training, emergency communication, community events, and local response efforts.
Preparedness Resources
Support the creation of clear, accessible guides, checklists, handouts, online tools, and public-awareness materials that help residents take practical steps to prepare.
Community Outreach
Help Ready Rochester attend local events, work with neighborhood organizations, and connect more residents with training opportunities and trusted emergency information.
Where the Money Goes
Every Donation Helps
Contributions of any size help expand access to preparedness education and support the people working to strengthen local readiness.
$10
Can help print preparedness guides and workshop materials.
$25
Can help provide supplies for a community training session.
$50
Can help purchase volunteer safety or emergency communication equipment.
$100
Can help bring practical preparedness training to more local residents.
These examples illustrate the kinds of expenses donations may support. Contributions are used where they can best advance Ready Rochester’s charitable mission.
Prepared Today. Resilient Tomorrow.
When more residents know what to do, volunteers have the tools and training they need, and local organizations work together, the entire community is better positioned to respond and recover.
Your donation helps turn preparedness into action across Greater Rochester.
Thank you for supporting a safer, stronger, and more resilient region.