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NextCorps Embark accepting applications for no-code software program

October 25, 2023

Member News Get on a new career path as a no-code software developer with Embark NextCorps Embark can teach you the skills to become a no-code software developer in just six months. If you’re a full-time resident of Monroe County interested in new career or side-hustle opportunities, apply for your chance at a spot in…

Ability Partners Foundation’s 5K Race raises thousands of dollars

October 23, 2023

Member News Benefiting services through CP Rochester, Happiness House, and Rochester Rehabilitation Rochester, NY (October 18, 2023) – Nearly 100 people gathered for Ability Partners Foundation’s 18th Annual 5K Run for Fun/1M Walk for Wellness benefiting CP Rochester, Happiness House, and Rochester Rehabilitation! This year’s run ambassador was Zach Sands, along with his sister Alyssa,…

Starbridge honors “Community Champion Award” recipients Patrick Staley, Brown & Brown of NY, and WXXI & Golisano Foundation’s Move to Include™

October 18, 2023

Member News Rochester, NY – Wednesday, October 18, 2023, Starbridge will honor local community members Patrick Staley, Brown & Brown of NY, and WXXI & Golisano Foundation’s Move to Include™ as “Community Champions” at its Cause for Celebration fundraising event tonight at Comedy @ the Carlson, 7pm. Starbridge’s Community Champion Awards honor individuals and organizations…

Visions Cuts Debt for 100 Educators

October 18, 2023

Member News Endwell, NY – Over the summer, one hundred educators each received $1,000 from Visions Federal Credit Union to help reduce their student loan debt. The cash awards, known as the Student Loan Eraser, are a more recent addition to Visions Loves Educators, a program created by Visions in 2018 to support educators in…

Child Care Council Receives Additional Grant Funding for Special Needs Service

October 18, 2023

Member News ROCHESTER, N.Y. October 16, 2023 – Child Care Council has been awarded additional grant funding for its prevention-based, consultative service that helps ensure children with disabilities have access to quality child care. The Mother Cabrini Health Foundation has awarded $285,000 in grant funding for Child Care Council’s special needs consultation service, which equips…

Support for Fun, Learning, and Adventure: United Way of Greater Rochester Helps Girls Experience Summer Camp

October 18, 2023

Member News Buffalo, NY – For the past decade, the United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes has supported Camp Piperwood, a 69-acre Girl Scout campground located in Perinton, NY, with almost $1.8 million in operational and campership funding. “This annual gift from the United Way is invaluable,” said Alison Wilcox, former President…

Rochester Salvation Army, MVP Health Care, and Greater Rochester Health Foundation Partner to Provide 1,000+ Coats To Local Children

October 17, 2023

Member News The Salvation Army of Greater Rochester’s Coats For Kids Shop returns this week to help more families than ever before. This community-serving initiative pairs new winter coats with local children.   Resources for this giveaway traditionally come from dedicated donations, new coat donations and wholesale purchases.   The number of coats distributed annually…

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