We are four congregations located in the northeast quadrant, incorporated as a 501.c.3 non-profit in 2020. Despite our differences in faith, we are unified in a desire to provide essential housing to those with the greatest need.
“The coming together of the faith communities is what gives this project excitement. It is the spirit of unity that will make this project a reality. We have the right heart & right spirit and the desire to partner & share resources“
~ Pastor Franklin Ross, RIDC President
Contact: [email protected], 6-8 Oregon St, Rochester, NY. 14605
We work together with developers and not for profits to access both local and NYS funding for development of needed housing. The City of Rochester requires partnerships between developers and faith groups. Some NY state funds are only allocated to projects involving faith-based initiatives. RIDC’s role also involves building connections between local organizations working on similar initiatives.
We have created strong interpersonal relationships as we work together in service to Rochester’s most vulnerable populations. With deep respect for each other’s beliefs, we come together in a loving spirit to accomplish what needs to be done.
| Peace Missionary Baptist Church | 6-8 Oregon St |
| 15th Tabernacle Beth El, Church of God & Saints of Christ | 19 Harrison St |
| Rochester Friends Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends | 121 N Fitzhugh St |
| Holy Trinity Missionary Baptist Church | 397 North St |
Development Partners
- DePaul Properties: A progressive, private not-for-profit that provides Affordable Housing, Assisted Living & Mental Health services in 15 western NY counties.
- City Of Rochester – Housing Division: Works with community partners and other city staff teams on a variety of housing and neighborhood development studies and plans, some citywide and others within specific neighborhoods.
- Person Centered Housing Options (PCHO): An innovative not-for-profit organization whose mission is to address, prevent, and alleviate chronic homelessness within Monroe County New York and surrounding communities using the housing first model.
- Finger Lakes Area Counseling & Referral Agency (FLACRA): A private, not-for-profit agency serving individuals and their loved ones in the Finger Lakes Region whose lives are affected by substance use, mental health, and other health related disorders.
Neighborhood Revitalization Plans
We participate in the related neighborhood visions:
- City of Rochester 2034 Comprehensive Plan
- CONEA Master Plan
- HINGE Neighbors
Community Resources
- House of Mercy: A beacon of hope for Rochester’s poorest of the poor providing food, shelter, clothing, health and wellness.