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Commitment to Racial Equity
As a Foundation rooted in our Founders’ hearts and vision for acting as a catalyst for change, the Board of the Marie C. and Joseph C. Wilson Foundation aligns with the goals of the global Black Lives Matter movement.
Wilson Foundation Brings Largesse Home to Rochester
The Marie C. & Joseph C. Wilson Foundation will come full circle this year as it restates its commitment to Rochester through a renewed focus on poverty reduction and investment in the region.
Connections: The Impact of Multi-Generational Trauma
Trauma affects families of all ethnicities, ages, and socioeconomic backgrounds, and it can be the result of a number of factors.
Trauma-informed Grantmaking
Taking a number may be OK in a deli line, but not when you’re trying to get your life back in order.
Trauma-informed Schools
More kids than you may realize in Monroe County are dealing with trauma.
The Wilson Community Pediatrics Fund
Inspired by the generosity and legacy of its founders, Joseph C. Wilson ’31 and Peggy Wilson, the Wilson Foundation has awarded $500,000 to establish The Wilson Community Pediatrics Fund.
SHIFT Study in the Capital Region
The SHIFT Study links maternal trauma symptom severity and low self-esteem to long-term residential instability.
The New Face of Homelessness
For many people in Rochester, the crushing snowfall this year is one that will not soon be missed.
Study Highlights Link Between Homelessness, Trauma
Mothers and children currently account for a higher percentage of the nation’s homeless population than at any time since the Great Depression.