About Us
Our History
Family Restoration Project (FRP) was organized in the summer of 1988 as a ministry of New Life Fellowship Church. Originally entitled G.R.O.W (God Outreach Reaching Our World), FRP's primary service was a food pantry providing food to Southwest area families and residents in emergencies. Recognizing the need for implementation of broader-based community services, the GROW outreach ministry was renamed "Family Restoration Project" (herein FRP) in 1993. In November 1995 FRP received its 501(c)3 status and began to expand its services to include programs aimed at restoring, rebuilding, and renewing Rochester’s southwest neighborhood. FRP moved to its current location at 360 Wellington Avenue in November 1998 and is a consistent entity in the Southwest community offering an array of family-oriented programs. FRP has provided programs that include emergency food distribution, adult computer literacy classes, Holiday Food Basket outreach, mental health counseling, substance abuse support groups, income tax preparation, and college support services.
Our Vision
Our Vision
The vision of Family Restoration Project, Inc. (FRP) is to serve as an integral community organization providing and implementing restorative strategies for families that address the spiritual, emotional, and physical needs of both the individual and the family.
Our Mission
Family Restoration Project (FRP), Inc. . is a not for profit organization that is committed to the restoration, reconciliation and well being of multi-cultural urban families in the city of Rochester. By providing easily accessible, holistic human services, our goals are to empower individuals to lead stable and responsible lives, to provide positive intervention within the family structure, and to bridge the gap between basic physical, emotional, and spiritual needs and available resources in our community.
Our Programs
FRP offers programs aimed specifically at addressing the various challenges faced by low-income residents. Our programs include:
- Emergency Food Pantry: Since 1994, the volunteers of FRP have been proud to serve Rochester’s Southwest Community through the Emergency Food Pantry. FRP has worked in partnership with Foodlink of Rochester to decrease food insecurity in the southwest area. We aim to make hunger a non issue. The Food Pantry is open on Wednesday and Friday between 9:00am - 1:30pm. We operate a well-stocked food pantry, providing nutritious food and essential items to our guests. Our programs allows guests to choosewelcoming environment allows guest to individuals and families experiencing food insecurity.
- Direction To Destiny Mentorship: D2D is Is a mentorship program positioned to serve the greater Rochester NY community through a comprehensive program for challenged young men ages 15 – 24 who have either been involved with the criminal justice system or are at risk of becoming part of it. D2D implements a unique approach to service provision be strategically collaborating with other local, benchmark youth service providers.
- Mental Health Support: We understand the importance of mental health and provide counseling services and support groups to help individuals cope with stress, trauma, and other mental health challenges.
- Referral Services:: FRP staff and volunteers are available to assistour guest with nagativiting the 211/LIFE LINE database. The 211/LIFE LINE system provides human services information and referrals to residents of Steuben, Chemung, Schuyler, Allegany, Yates, Tompkins, and Cortland Counties.
Future Initiatives
- Financial Literacy Program: This program will offer comprehensive financial literacy to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills to manage their finances effectively, create budgets, and build a secure financial future.
- College and Career Success: We assist low-income students in navigating the college and career application process, accessing financial aid, and providing ongoing support to ensure their success throughout their college or career journey.
Our Staff & Volunteers
Executive Director, Beverly Coleman
Food Pantry Coordinator, Agnes Perez
D2D Coordinators
- Dave Coleman, II
- Jeanine Slaughter