Rochester Organization Of Families

Kids' Place After-school and Summer Program-ROOF Community Services' Kids' Place After-School and Summer Program provides tutoring, prevention, and enrichment activities to Kindergarten through fifth graders attending the Rochester Primary and Grand Mound Elementary Schools. Children attending qualify for free or reduced school lunch and are referred by their teacher or school counselor due to academic, social, or behavioral needs. Transportation is provided to and from the program. The main focus of Kids' Place is academic tutoring. Children also participate in weekly Too Good for Drugs (a drug prevention program), Girls' Energized & Motivated (GEM), a boys group, arts and crafts, library visits, and physical activities.43 children participated in our 2023-24 school year program while 48 participated in the 2024 summer program.

Community Projects-Back to School Supplies were given to 200 low-income Rochester children once school resumed.Operation Santa provided new clothes and toys to 289 low-income children from 108 families.

Emergency & Family Services-ROOF's partnership with Salvation Army Warm Home Vouchers assisted 61 families with Puget Sound Energy bills. 23 households received emergency Salvation Army vouchers for such things as water utility bills or transportation for medical or job-related travel.Rental assistance helped 54 families remain in their home thus preventing them from becoming homeless.125 individuals received assistance with emergency needs such as auto repairs, items needed for employment, education and improved health. 41 households received assistance with utility bills and small home repairs to improve the health and safety of the home. 72 households also received heating assistance through a partnership with Community Action Council (CAC). Clients were able to meet CAC staff at ROOF to complete intake interview and paperwork.Free Head Lice Shampoo was also available at ROOF for needy families. Well Water Samples: ROOF Community Services continued to be a drop off site for Well Water Samples, tested by Thurston County Environmental Health. Samples are picked-up once a week by a county employee and test the quality of well water in the Rochester area for private citizens or businesses. Community Service: Juvenile and adult offenders who have been through the court system, or juveniles who have participated in Diversion, have been able to fulfill their community service hours at ROOF. These offenders help with Food Bank and general custodial duties. 4 adults and 4 youth assigned community service through the courts or a diversion program provided 95 hours of service.Income Tax Prep: 92 households participated in the AARP Tax Aide program at ROOF.