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Our Vision
It is our vision to see connections take shape for the purposes of helping our community thrive. Through bridging the gap between disconnected communities in the Greater Rochester Area, we provide a comprehensive, holistic, and community-based approach to imagine a world without poverty or discrimination.
Our Mission
It is the mission of Save Rochester Inc. to develop and implement a comprehensive and holistic set of community-based programs designed to eliminate and/or alleviate challenges of poverty for people living in Rochester, N.Y. and its surrounding counties, as such fall under the areas described as the The Greater Rochester Area by The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce, including: Monroe County, Genesee County, Livingston County, Ontario County, Orleans County, Seneca County, Wayne County, Wyoming County, and Yates County. Our goal is to implement a comprehensive and holistic set of community-based programs supported by our (5) Five pillars: Food and Nutrition, Housing and Employment, Academic Education (The Academy), Environmental Education (Clean World), and Social Advocacy.
Save Rochester Inc. believes that poverty is a multi-faceted problem and adversely impacts people of color in The Greater Rochester Area; so, each of our Five Pillars are designed to eliminate or alleviate what we consider the symptoms of poverty. We believe that systemic discrimination has perpetuated the social and economic conditions that make it nearly impossible for people to escape poverty. Additionally, those living just above the poverty line face similar challenges and are at-risk of returning to poverty. Therefore, we serve all people living below the poverty line as well as those whose total household income is up to 30 percent above the poverty line. Save Rochester Inc. will network and collaborate with businesses, professionals, and non-profit and government organizations in The Greater Rochester Area to ensure that we diligently pursue the objectives of our mission and that those who are able to rise above poverty are not at risk of returning to poverty.
Board Of Directors
Executive Chairwoman
Executive vice-chairman
Executive vice-chairman
Delaina Carraway is a founding member of the Board of Directors for Save Rochester Inc.. She is a Rochester native and a school teacher in the Rochester City School District. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Nazareth College with a minor in Youth Development. She has also earned a Master of Science in Education from Nazareth College with a certification to instruct children from birth through 2nd grade in both general education and special education.
Delaina has a passion for working with youth and growing up in the inner city has continued to inspire her to give back to her community. She has helped to facilitate and cook hot breakfast meals for church members and those in need in our community. She has put together Thanksgiving baskets with help from Food Link and has played a key role in delegating sign-ups and registering participants for volunteer roles in community engagement.
Delaina is currently advocating for a more culturally responsive curriculum in Rochester city schools to bring about a more equitable Teachers’ Union, with an emphasis on transparency and collaborative communication.
Executive vice-chairman
Executive vice-chairman
Executive vice-chairman
Timothy Ellis is a founding member of the Board of Directors for Save Rochester Inc.. He is a native of Rochester, N.Y. and a small business owner. He has successfully owned and operated his business since 2016, wherein he employs and empowers what he considers to be disenfranchised members of Rochester’s community.
New York State transport, Tim Ellis' moving company, primarily employs Black men, including those with criminal records and those without formal education or vocational training. While in High School, he realized that traditional academic education did not serve his personal goals, so he left school early to earn his General Equivalency Diploma from Monroe Community College and afterward studied Behavioral Science. Eventually, he found himself serving the needs of underrepresented youth in New York City while working for the St. Christopher-Ottilie organization.
While helping youth at St. Christopher-Ottilie with life skills and daily activities, Tim realized that exposing youth to education was essential in ensuring their success as productive citizens. His experience with youth motivated him to provide opportunities for underrepresented populations in his hometown of Rochester, N.Y.
Executive Secretary
Executive vice-chairman
Executive Secretary
Vincent French is a founding member of the Board of Directors for Save Rochester Inc.. He earned an Associates degree in Liberal Arts from Alfred State College, then earned his Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from SUNY Brockport.
Vincent completed his Master of Arts in Teaching from Empire State College and is currently enrolled in the Educational Administration program at SUNY Brockport. He has been happily married since 2011 and he has 3 young children of whom he is extremely proud. His strong sense of family values and education gives him the motivation to invest in the mission of Save Rochester Inc.
Vincent believes that the exodus of major businesses and people leaving Rochester has greatly contributed to the poverty rate. He is committed to bringing programs to Rochester in order to revitalize his community.