On Saturday, April 5th, 2014, Managing Autism Together Today (MATT) will be host its 3rd Annual Autism Spectrum Connection Fair. This free community event will take place at Unity Health System Total Sports Experience, located at 88 Elmgrove Rd, Rochester, NY 14624. The Fair will run from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. MATT’s Autism Spectrum[…]
KidsThrive585 had the great pleasure to sit down and talk with Marc S. Lavender, M.D., a primary care doctor in the Rochester community. He cares for both kids and adults at East Ridge Family Medicine. Dr. Lavender is a passionate advocate for community health in Rochester and is a mentor for blossoming advocates in the[…]
We share in the community loss of Tom Ferraro, founder and executive director of Foodlink. Born and raised in the City of Rochester, Mr. Ferraro is a genuine example of local good work. He was involved in community organizations early in his career, which stimulated his commitment to the issue of hunger. With his visionary[…]
The Hillside Special Santas Program of Hillside Family of Agencies (HFA), benefits children and families served by Crestwood Children’s Center, Hillside Children’s Center, Hillside Work-Scholarship Connection and Snell Farm Children’s Center. Some children and their families served by HFA do not have the resources for gifts at the holiday time. Families, office groups, churches,[…]
http://rochester.ynn.com/content/search/704579/hundreds-served-at-mama-rosa-s-pre-thanksgiving-dinner/?ap=1&MP4 On this past November 11th, hundreds were served at Mama Rosa’s annual Pre-Thanksgiving Dinner. This Rochester tradition was once again held on Veteran’s Day in order to provide a hot meal to children, families, and community members who might not otherwise receive it. Nearly 500 people came to the Montgomery Neighborhood Center to participate[…]
“Mama Rosa” Wims will continue a Rochester, NY tradition over 30 years in the making, again this Veteran’s Day for so many in our local community. Ms. Wims, a retired nurse, who is known for her charitable work, is teaming with Foodlink, the Feeding America regional food bank, this year to serve a pre-Thanksgiving dinner[…]
The Augustin Children’s Center at CP Rochester is a universal pre-kindergarten provider, offering preschool to all children three to five years of age, with or without disabilities. Each preschool classroom has 12 children with an adult-to-child ratio of 1:4. The classes are fully integrated, meaning that there are six children with disabilities and six[…]
Teens Living with Cancer (TLC) is a project of the Melissa’s Living Legacy Teen Cancer Foundation, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to helping teens live with cancer through resources, support, and advocacy. Inspired by a teen named Melissa Marie Sengbusch, the efforts of Melissa’s Living Legacy Foundation are dedicated to the approximately 15,000 teens undergoing[…]
Dr. Megan Callanan presenting the 2013 Advocacy Award to Shye Louis, Manager and Sherika Hall, Operations Manager at 2-1-1/LIFELINE Advocates from the community select 2-1-1/LIFELINE as the 2013 Advocacy Award recipient in recognition of outstanding efforts and excellence in supporting the care of children and families in Rochester.
Holy Childhood was founded in 1946 by educators and community leader visionaries who believed in the value of every person regardless of their abilities. Holy Childhood is a non-denominational, non-profit agency that prepares children and adults with developmental disabilities for maximum independence and integration in the community through individualized programs and services. Holy Childhood includes[…]
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