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Child care is primarily funded through private payments from families to those who provide care. Amid the COVID-19 crisis, many providers will need government help to stay afloat.
The initiative launched by United Way, the Community Foundation and other partners already has disbursed nearly $1.7 million.
After five years as leader of the Rochester Monroe Anti-Poverty Initiative, he has chosen a different path to combat racial and economic inequities.
Launched in April, the effort to meet community needs is focused on “solidarity, not charity.”
Those housed in area shelters are particularly vulnerable to COVID-19. And providers working to protect residents face their own challenges.
As Rochester’s effective response to the Spanish flu illustrates, what we do now about COVID-19 really matters.
The global COVID-19 pandemic has brought unprecedented disruption to Rochester. Most Beacon readers, however, are optimistic about the region’s ability to respond effectively to the health and economic emergency.
The funds have been donated in the 24 hours since the announcement of a collaborative effort to assist those affected by the outbreak.
Monroe County, the United Way and the Rochester Area Community Foundation are working together to address community needs stemming from the COVID-19 crisis.
Local volunteers and organizations are working to maintain the legacy of these structures in the region through an online database that will soon be unveiled.