The mission of the Daisy Marquis Jones Foundation is to improve well-being in Yates and Monroe counties, New York, particularly in Rochester. It focuses on disadvantaged children, families, and neighborhoods, supporting access to health care, young children’s needs, senior assistance, and economic security development through time-limited grants to nonprofits.
The grant program by the Daisy Marquis Jones Foundation is dedicated to programs or projects by nonprofit organizations that support several key areas: health care access, needs of young children, assistance for senior citizens, and family economic security in Yates and Monroe counties, including the City of Rochester. The grant prioritizes initiatives that equip individuals with tools for self-help, encourage collaborative efforts among agencies and between individuals and organizations, have measurable outcomes, and make long-term commitments to specific neighborhoods.