Greetings from the Greater Rochester Environmental Community Hub and Rochester Ecology Partners! We are grateful that you are part of this dynamic, growing regional resource. We are encouraged by the Hub’s ability to create impactful connections and collaborations in service to our quest for an ecological and equitable community!

There has been significant growth of the Hub directory over the past year– 171 organizations to date, with many people visiting it to learn about the different groups and their activities. We look forward to seeing what working together looks like in 2026. 

Sincerely,

Chris Widmaier
Executive Director
Rochester Ecology Partners

Hub Highlights for 2025

• Hub Visitors: 3600 (50% increase over 2024) 
• Hub Page Views: 8200 (34% increase over 2024)
• Directory Listing Views: 2913 (114% increase over 2024) 
• The website was redesigned to serve as an online community hub
• A resource section was added 

If you would like more information about how the hub was used and how many people found your organization through it please reach out.

We are ambitiously working to:

• Share more news, events, and stories about collaboration,
• Expand the volume and variety of directory listings and community audience
• Getting new Hub features and resources activated.
• Find support for sustainability and expansion

Today, we’re asking you to engage with the Hub in a few important ways: 

1. Check your organization listing, and send any corrections/updates to contact@rocecology.org or add a listing with this form.
   
2. Send any organization/project/initiative updates you’d like us to know about to the same email address! We are looking to add more news and events to the news and event section of the hub. contact@rocecology.org
   
3. Send any ideas for further improving the Hub and offers to help implement them to the same email address!
   
4. Browse the Hub earnestly to learn more about your fellow participant organizations, see available resources, and the Greater Rochester Environmental Community Analysis project that this resource emerged from.
   
5. Consider a donation to ensure sustainability and expand and improve this community resource – see support suggestions below! 

Greater Rochester Environmental Community Hub Donations and Sponsorship

We need your help to ensure this valuable resource continues to grow and develop. We welcome your donations to support this initiative. 

Sponsoring the hub is a great way for your business or organization to demonstrate your dedication to community and environmental well-being for all in our region.

Visit the friends and sponsors page

Please reach out if you would like to discuss sponsorship opportunities. cwidmaier@rocecology.org 

Ecosystem Level Sponsor ($1,000+/year)

1. Your organization’s logo at the footer of the hub’s home page and other key pages; 
2. A featured post in the news and events section, highlighting your work and contribution specifically
3. Acknowledgment in all Rochester Ecology Partners’ correspondences and communications regarding the Hub. 

Population Level Sponsor ($250-$500/year)

1. Your organization’s logo on the home page and key pages; 
2. A featured post in the news and events section, highlighting your work and contribution, along with other sponsors at this level
3. Your organization’s logo at the footer of the hub’s key pages; 

Individual Level Sponsor ($50-$100/year): 

1. Acknowledgment in the annual shoutout of Hub supporters
2. Inclusion in a list of donors on the supporters and friends page