About Us

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On-the-Move, a series of summer activities sponsored by Bob and Mary Hastings, brings St. John's elders and children from Generations Child Care together for a week of fun.

The mission of St. John's Foundation is to develop financial resources for the entire family of St. John's, and when appropriate, to support other health-related programs for the aging in the Rochester area.

The St. John's Foundation, a non-profit charitable corporation, was established in 1992 to help ensure the future quality of life for St. John's elders as well as to support services for older people in the community.

In addition to raising funds for capital expenditures, discretionary grants and the endowment, the Foundation promotes philanthropy, volunteerism, and public awareness. The Foundation also supports other not-for-profit programs and community services that promote excellence in health care for older people.

Administrative Biographies

Charles K. Runyon, President and Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Runyon has been president and chief executive officer of St. John's since 2002. He previously served as executive vice president, chief operating officer and administrator. He oversees the operations and staff members of St. John's Home, St. John's Meadows, and St. John's Senior Communities. He is a member of the board of directors of the New York State Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (NYAHSA) and is also chair of the board of directors of the Rochester Area Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (RAHSA), the local affiliate of NYAHSA. Mr. Runyon also serves on the board of the local chapter of the Alzheimer's Association.

Catherine (Kit) Pollicove, Vice President/Chief Communication Officer, President, St. John's Foundation
Phone: 585-442-0040
Fax: 585-461-5297
Ms. Pollicove has been with St. John's since 1988 and is a member of the senior executive team and an officer of St. John's corporations. She focuses on executive leadership, strategic planning, corporate goal setting and achievement. Ms. Pollicove oversees all development initiatives and serves as the corporate spokesperson.

John Toscano, Vice President - Finance
Phone: 585-760-1203
Fax: 585-461-5297
Mr. Toscano has been vice president of finance since 1983. He was previously controller for Star Super Markets, Inc. and an auditor for the CPA firm of Peat, Marwick, Mitchell. He is a graduate of St. John Fisher College with a degree in accounting.

To learn more about the St. John's Foundation and how you might contribute to its important work, call our Executive Director, Kit Pollicove: 585-442-0040 or send e-mail to: info-sjf@stjohnsfoundation.org