Our Goal, Vision, & Guiding Principles
How We Can Help You
How You Can Help Us

Help us provide bedding for Rochester's children
We are once again partnering with Sleep in Heavenly Peace to build beds and provide bedding for children in the Rochester community. Join us July 29th, 2023 from 9am-1pm to help! No skills required.
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Registration required -- register below or learn more in our blog post!
Join JRSP today!
We are still seeking participants for our JRSP program! Participants receive free training, job placement support services, and more! All free of charge!
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Areas of opportunity include construction and various technician careers. Participants are paired with a mentor each step of the way.


Volunteer Today!
Beyond the Sanctuary addresses the physical and emotional challenges of poverty and hunger in a collaborative, compassionate and dignified manner and helps community members move from assistance to become self-sustaining.
We are powered by the dedication, energy, talents, and love our volunteers give to our community every day. We'd love to have you join our team!

About Us
Beyond the Sanctuary is located in the historic Memorial African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church. Established over 190 years ago, it is the oldest African American church in Monroe County, and hosted figures such as Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony.