http://inthecityforgoodmn.org Rochester, MN community inventory of services and organizations http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/city-of-rochester-folder/Nov%202026%20Community%20Council%20Forum Your City. Your Voice. Join the Mayor and City Council for an evening built around conversation, connection and your ideas and feedback for Rochester! We will highlight the 2026 National Community Survey results and talk about what they mean for Rochester. Come talk with us. We want to hear from you! 2026-10-16T14:23:45Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/rps-family-engagements/Nov%202026%20RPS%20Family%20Engagement You are warmly invited to our upcoming RPS Family Engagement Meeting on Tuesday, November 10th, at Harriet Bishop Elementary School. Join us for a hands-on session exploring interactive literacy activities for families with students of all ages, from early childhood through graduation. Every participant will leave with ready-to-use literacy supplies and practical resources to use with your family or implement in your work with others. 2026-10-12T15:41:52Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/city-of-rochester-folder/Oct%202026%20Mayor%20International%20Relations%20Committee%20Meeting Coordinate the Sister Cities Program; support international affairs in the city; provide a welcoming and supportive climate for international residents 2026-10-24T16:37:05Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/eda-equity-alliance-series/Moving%20Beyond%20Land%20Acknowledgements Explore how the City of Rochester’s approach to working with Indigenous communities has evolved. Through four park projects and initiatives, we will examine how our understanding of Indigenous history, presence, perspectives, and lived experiences has deepened, and how that learning has shaped changes in engagement, relationships, and decision-making. The session will consider how organizations can move beyond acknowledgment toward meaningful and sustained action. 2026-10-12T14:03:17Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/housing/Rochester%20Area%20Housing%20Alliance%20Oct%202026 Potential Impacts From Recent Legislation, Financing Affordable Housing Projects, Regional Affordable Housing Financing 2026-10-16T15:49:39Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/2026%20Rochester%20General%20Election Tuesday, October 6 th , 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. at Christ United Methodist Church 400 5 th Av SW ALL ARE WELCOME! 2026-10-13T13:17:56Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/rps-family-engagements/Oct%202026%20RPS%20Family%20Engagement Featured Topic: RPS Family Engagement Bright Ideas Library; Join presenters Julie McLaren (Community Schools Site Facilitator, Gage), Jennine Staven (Family Engagement Liaison, Franklin), and Sonya Chieves (Family Engagement Specialist, RPS) as they share how we are building a collaborative districtwide webpage to celebrate, organize, and easily replicate successful family engagement ideas across RPS. 2026-10-12T15:42:48Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/city-of-rochester-folder/Sep%202026%20Mayor%20International%20Relations%20Committee%20Meeting Coordinate the Sister Cities Program; support international affairs in the city; provide a welcoming and supportive climate for international residents 2026-09-21T16:05:21Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/eda-equity-alliance-series/First%20Youth%20Co-Design%20Lab Rochester's young people already hold expertise about the challenges facing our community. This summer, a first of its kind Youth Co-Design Lab paid high school students from Rochester Public Schools and near-peer facilitators from the University of Minnesota Rochester to put that expertise to work on two real problems: cannabis and vaping prevention, with Olmsted County Public Health, and pathways into health tech and med-tech careers, with Destination Medical Center. Over nine weeks, they interviewed more than 90 peers, family members, and community members inside their own networks, made sense of what they heard, and built and tested ideas on real feedback. 2026-09-20T16:13:14Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/housing/RochesterAreaHousingAllianceSep2026 Age Friendly Olmsted County Overview, SEMAA Regional Senior Housing Overview 2026-10-18T15:47:36Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/rps-family-engagements/copy_of_Sep%202026%20RPS%20Family%20Engagement Volunteering in RPS Our guest presenter, Josh Halverson (Coordinator of Community Partnerships), will share exciting updates on how RPS is making volunteering easier than ever. You’ll get a sneak peek at our new online sign-up system for classroom opportunities and learn about plans to bring back our beloved Spring Volunteer Recognition Event! 2026-09-12T13:37:31Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/city-of-rochester-folder/copy2_of_Jun%202026%20Mayor%20International%20Relations%20Committee%20Meeting Coordinate the Sister Cities Program; support international affairs in the city; provide a welcoming and supportive climate for international residents 2026-08-26T14:00:34Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/eda-equity-alliance-series/Building%20an%20Inclusive%20Space Laura Salveson, formerly Director of Facilities and Guest Services, and Karyn Sciortino Johnson, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Manager, discuss ways in which McKnight Foundation strives to be inclusive for staff, guests, and people working in the Foundation office. The presentation will include some of the thought and design process that went into renovation of the Foundation’s new office space, as well as the ways in which inclusion and equity are embedded in the day-to-day work of the foundation. 2026-09-03T14:37:39Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/housing/Rochester%20Area%20Housing%20Alliance%20Aug%202026 Update: Q2 Real Estate Stats; Workforce Housing & Regional Workforce Trends 2026-10-18T15:52:32Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/Building%20Trust%20in%20an%20Age%20of%20Skepticism You can't serve without trust; Trust is Built between major decisions; Communication is the vehicle; Turning principles into practice; Trust cannot be delegated 2026-08-18T14:45:38Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/city-of-rochester-folder/Jun%202026%20Mayor%20International%20Relations%20Committee%20Meeting Coordinate the Sister Cities Program; support international affairs in the city; provide a welcoming and supportive climate for international residents 2026-06-22T13:22:22Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/Jun%2022%202026%20City%20Council%20Study%20Session Jun 22 2026 City Council Study Session 2026-07-21T15:30:46Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/health-assessment-planning/2Q%202026%20County%20Health%20Assessment CHAP Satisfaction Survey Reminder; Collective Impact Approach; Table Topics; Vote on Co-design Recommendation; Community Announcements and Sharing ; 2026-06-28T15:39:20Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/eda-equity-alliance-series/Co-Design%20as%20Civic%20Infrastructure Persistent gaps in health, education, and civic participation are not failures of community behavior; they are the predictable consequence of systems built without the people most affected. serve. Participants will leave with sharper language for distinguishing community engagement from community governance and a clearer sense of how co-design can build civic infrastructure in their own contexts. 2026-08-18T14:44:02Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/housing/Rochester%20Area%20Housing%20Alliance%20Jun%202026 Affordable Rental; UDC and Sewer Extension 2026-06-16T16:38:16Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/eda-equity-alliance-series/Yesterday%20Today%2Cand%20Tomorrow This presentation will cover the rich history of PossAbilities and the mission at hand. PossAbilities creates opportunities for children and adults with disabilities to contribute to and connect with the community. A mission that has stayed strong and consistent, which leads us to our vision for the future: the Achievement Hub. 2026-06-17T15:14:52Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/housing/Housing%20Alliance%20May%202026 Welcome & Greeting – Partner Spotlight; Introduction to Two Discovery Square; Update: Q1 Real Estate Stats; 2026-06-06T01:41:17Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/housing-the-unhoused-rochester-housing-update-forum Update on Any Path Home with Courtney Dugstad; MICAH- Introduction to housing initiatives by MICAH; Perspectives on Homelessness in Rochester 2026-07-05T22:07:15Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/rps-family-engagements/Apr%202026%20RPS%20Family%20Engagement Raising Kids in a Digital World, with a presentation and conversation facilitated by Jodi Dworkin, Ph.D., from the University of Minnesota. 2026-08-06T13:32:33Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/Gala%202026%20Community%20of%20Wellness%20Symposium Discover the root causes of preventable and reversible chronic diseases • Learn practical strategies for lifelong health and well-being • Engage in hands-on activities like "Walk With A Doc," meditation, and stretching sessions • Enjoy plant-based meals featuring recipes from expert presenters • Expand your healthy network 2026-06-20T15:14:29Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/eda-equity-alliance-series/When%20Transportation%20Choice%20Expands This presentation will explore the City of Rochester’s and Destination Medical Center’s adopted mode shift goals and discuss how transportation demand management (TDM) can help achieve them. 2026-04-16T15:31:44Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/Lotus%20Health%20Foundations%20at%20Kiwanis%20Day%20Maker Lifestyle medicine, Healthy Living: Food, Immunity, and Cancer: How Lifestyle Choices Protect Your Body 2026-03-26T21:58:08Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/health-assessment-planning/1Q%202026%20County%20Health%20Assessment%20and%20Planning 2024 -2026 Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) Updates Derrick Fritz, CHAP Coordinator3. Mental Health Clubhouse Model Laura Sutherland, SE MN Adult Mental Health Initiative and Michelle Cross, Community Member. Overdose Spike Response Team Abby Tricker, OCPHS5. Core Agency Updates CHAP Core Group6. Community Announcements and Sharing 2026-04-18T13:58:30Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/eda-equity-alliance-series/Unlocking%20Potential This presentation will review an evaluation report by the Greater Minnesota Housing Fund (GMHF) of Minnesota's efforts from 2021–2025 to pair Emerging Developer Programs with Naturally Occurring Affordable Housing (NOAH) Preservation initiatives. 2026-03-30T16:13:52Z Event http://inthecityforgoodmn.org/community-events/housing/Rochester%20Area%20Housing%20Alliance%20March%202026 Any Path Home Overview; TABLE Initiative Overview; Legislative Update – Minnesota Housing Partnership; $1.5 Million Coalition NOFA Released 2026-09-18T15:49:53Z Event