Rich & Rachel Pulvino
What’s a cause you’re passionate about and why?
Opportunities for helping students and young professionals in our community. Be it through mentoring or working with organizations, we are inspired to help and support those who are perhaps looking for guidance and inspiration in their lives or careers.
What motivated you to donate to Causewave?
As communication and PR professionals, it felt like a natural fit. Additionally, the work and campaigns Causewave supports are near and dear to us from personal life experiences.
What excites you most about the future of Greater Rochester?
The growth and increased pride you see in people when it comes to being from Greater Rochester and helping to build a better future for the community.
Why do you think Causewave’s work is important?
Causewave is an ideal example of what it means to work collaboratively and to execute collective impact best practices to address community issues. Take the Drive2B Better campaign—to see multiple organizations coming together to address a public safety issue and for Causewave to play the role of convener was a perfect case study of what can be accomplished through collaboration.
What does “a catalyst for meaningful change” mean to you?
It means being optimistic, realistic, and authentic about what meaningful change will result in and how one can contribute. It doesn’t mean being the leader, but rather taking a collaborative approach and being enthusiastic about the opportunities change will bring.
What’s your favorite thing about Rochester?
Our community’s resiliency and ingenuity. Greater Rochester is a wonderful place that has a rich history. We are an ever-evolving community filled with inspiring people leading these changes, and it’s wonderful to see and read about every day.
Favorite activity: exploring our community. Be it something more historic like hiking Mt. Hope Cemetery or walking the Susan B. Anthony Neighborhood, annual events like our many festivals, or visiting new businesses—we love taking it all in. We also love visiting local breweries, restaurants and wineries. We live in one of the best cities for food and drink in the country!