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Rev. Lewis Stewart, who died Oct. 27, was co-founder and president emeritus of United Christian Leadership Ministry.
Rochester Beacon (https://rochesterbeacon.com/category/community/page/3/)
Rev. Lewis Stewart, who died Oct. 27, was co-founder and president emeritus of United Christian Leadership Ministry.
More than 1,000 people gathered at Temple B’rith Kodesh to stand in solidarity with Israel and the Jewish people of Rochester, following attacks by Hamas over the weekend.
The goal of this year’s Urban League summit, slated for Sept. 19-20, is to inspire attendees to reflect on the legacies they have inherited and how they can build on that foundation.
The systems in place in Monroe County to accommodate the busloads of migrants coming from New York City are working admirably—so far.
The nonprofit launched by Richard Kaplan and Marcus Robinson is teaming up with the FreedomWorks Foundation to demonstrate the effectiveness of the Caring system.
Monica Gebell, director of community relations at the Jewish Federation of Greater Rochester, has been named to succeed Karen Elam, who is joining the Jewish Council of Public Affairs.
Goodwill of the Finger Lakes and the 7th Judicial District are collaborating to operate a help desk for individuals and families involved in court proceedings.
The two-day series of workshops, hosted by LaShunda Leslie-Smith, is a “whole-life conference” that is expected to draw hundreds of women from all over the region.
The $9.1 million Homes With Hearts fundraising goal is the largest for a capital campaign in its 39-year history.
The annual fundraising event for the American Diabetes Association, postponed due to poor air quality from Canadian wildfires, is now slated for July 22.