09-05-2025
Rochester Education Foundation marks 20 years of student support
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Rochester Education Foundation celebrated 20 years of providing resources to city students at Thursday's gala.
The REF serves more than 20,000 students in the Rochester area through four core programs providing help with reading and literacy, music and arts, and even financial aid guidance when it comes to applying for colleges.
One student we spoke with shared about his experience with the foundation as an ambassador at his school.
'I've been helping others by advocating for what the ref does, by helping them fill out the FAFSA form for college and what not, also how they operate in schools like mine by donating instruments and spreading joy through their many different programs,' World of Inquiry School No. 58 Student Ambassador Trevor Wiggins said.
A familiar face was also in attendance — News 8's own Natalie Kucko was the emcee for the night.
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