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June 15, 2026
A fund worth knowing about — and the beer we invented
Something practical and something to savor this week. We broke down Rochester's R-Future Fund — what it is, who qualifies, and how to make it grow — so you can tell if it's for you or someone you know. And for a little hometown pride, we traced how the Flower City helped shape American beer through the cream ale.
Rochester's R-Future Fund: What It Is, Who Qualifies, and How to Make It Grow
Every Rochester City School District kindergartener automatically receives a $20 R-Future Fund savings account — no application, no income test, no paperwork required from families.
Rochester and the Cream Ale: How the Flower City Shaped American Beer
Genesee Brewery has operated continuously since 1878 — one of the few American breweries to survive Prohibition by pivoting to near-beer and soft drinks.
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