Rochester Beacon (https://rochesterbeacon.com/category/community/page/2/)
Before he became mayor of Genoa, the birthplace of Christopher Columbus, Marco Bucci worked in Rochester for Kodak and Carestream Health. In an interview with the Beacon, he recalls his time here and talks about the debate over Columbus’ legacy.
Called the Whole Child, the $1.55 million effort aims to better identify and correct ineffective systems of support for parents, families and children.
The Hive, a proposed collaboration of nonprofits designed to help at-risk young people and families, is in line to receive $5.8 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds.
A $7.1 million multiyear investment will support the Neighborhood Collaborative Project, which is designed to build service capacity within community organizations.
The reopening comes roughly three months after an August stabbing attack that left one resident dead and another gravely injured.
Flower Power, a new Rochester arts and culture quarterly, published its second issue this week.
Willow Domestic Violence Center and Providence Housing Development Corporation will receive a total of $3.6 million as part of the Bring Monroe Back program.
For United Nations Day, the UN Association of Rochester will feature a documentary film about the impact of refugees in Utica.
Foodlink’s proposal is one of roughly 40 projects in Bring Monroe Back, Monroe County’s plan for funds received through the American Rescue Plan Act.
The financial institution’s community impact team is sharing ideas on the American Rescue Plan Act with government partners and examining ways to offer complementary funding.