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Almost every municipality is struggling with decisions about homeless populations. The cost to resolve or reverse the problem will be incredibly high and there is little guidance for public officials. The problem is likely to result in some of the largest public-private partnership (P3) initiatives in this century. Looking at what is already happening and…

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As you are aware, COVID is not letting go anytime in the near future. However, the more informed people are the better the chance they will receive the vaccine so we can pass these altering times. Hence, there are a few upcoming COVID vaccine (-related) events this month. Events include: A Dialogue on Vaccine Safety,…

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Project Homeless Connect Rochester (PCHR) is being held this year on September 15th at the Public Market in downtown Rochester. PHCR is conducting a coat drive to distribute at the event with the goal of providing coats to anyone in attendance who is in need. Gently used coats are needed for all ages and all…

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Project Homeless Connect is scheduled for September 15, 2021 at the Rochester Public Market. A Coat Drive is currently underway to collect gently used winter coats to distribute on 9/15/2021. Coats are needed for both adults and children in all sizes. There are multiple locations around the county where you can drop off your donation.…

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Help us develop a city-wide, community-based violence reduction strategy that includes public oversight, accountability and reporting. The City of Rochester is sponsoring a Violence Prevention Summit. Summit is being held at the Floreano Convention Center on July 29, 2021 from 1pm – 5pm. Information on the Keynote Speaker and Panelists is available when you register.…

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The Greater Rochester Community of Churches — Faith In Action Network is hosting “WE REMEMBER”, a community memorial servivce honoring Monroe County residents who have died from COVID. The ceremony will take place a the MLK Memorial Park in the City of Rochester on Sunday, August 1 from 2pm – 3:30pm. Please see the attached…

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In response to the Governor’s new strategy treating gun violence as a public health crisis, the State will provide funding to create 181 summer jobs for youth and through its partnering with local workforce development boards, the State will provide job training and placement into long-term jobs for 450 young people who are out of…

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