Community
Survey shows growing support for efforts against racism
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A Siena College poll of Monroe County residents finds 81 percent believe minorities, including African Americans, Hispanics and Asians, experience racial or ethnic discrimination.
Community
Outreach effort boosts broadband affordability program
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New York’s multi-agency effort has helped add 100,000 households to the FCC’s Affordable Connectivity Program.
Community
Ukraine’s suffering evokes a distant echo
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Ancestral roots that reach to Ukrainian soil trigger strong emotions in the wake of the Russian invasion—as do memories of stories told by a grandmother about horrors committed a century ago.
Community
Programs tackle structural racism
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While different in scope, two new initiatives—one across multiple cities and one centered in Rochester—have a similar focus.
Community
Sister Cities of Rochester responds to war in Ukraine
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The community continues decades-long relationship with people of Novgorod, Russia, and Irondequoit residents send support to partners in Poltava, Ukraine.
Community
Roots revealed
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The history of a house is the history of a community. A writer explores the story of a family long forgotten.
Community
A long history of caring
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Hillside Children’s Center marked 185 years of service last month. As it looks ahead, the organization identifies mental health services as a growing need.
Community
HHS chief spokesperson’s Rochester roots
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Sarah Lovenheim leads public affairs for the Department of Health and Human Services, managing an 80-person division.
Community
Revitalizing from the ground up
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Connected Communities, a public/private partnership focused on building up the EMMA and Beechwood neighborhoods, offers a new community-based approach to break the cycle of poverty. Can it be replicated?
Community
A tough time for small nonprofits
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Increased competition for employees and other pandemic effects have put added pressure on social service agencies.