Rochester RHIO names new leader
Bessette has been serving as the interim CEO since the departure of John Sheehan last August.
Football Hall of Famer speaks about perseverance at Lifespan’s Celebration of Aging
“It’s important to never give up; to keep going,” said Kelly, the former Buffalo Bills quarterback, who was the guest speaker at Lifespan’s 26th Celebration of Aging luncheon on Thursday afternoon.
Volunteers of America Upstate New York names its next leader
Volunteers of America Upstate New York has named its next president and CEO.
The National Women’s Hall of Fame induction ceremony tickets now available
Tickets are now on sale for the National Women’s Hall of Fame induction ceremony. The event will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 30 at the Smith Opera House in Geneva, Ontario County. The eight inductees this year are: Patricia Bath, Elouise Cobell, Kimberlé Crenshaw, Peggy McIntosh, Judith Plaskow, Loretta Ross, Allucquére […]
Paychex Charitable Foundation donates $1 million to Mental Health America
The grant, which allocates $250,000 annually over the next four years, focuses on improving access to mental health education and resources in the company’s key markets across the U.S.
Big Brothers Big Sisters celebrates opening of downtown Mentoring Center
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Rochester celebrated the grand opening of its Mentoring Center this week in downtown Rochester on South Washington Street.
Roberts Wesleyan announces new scholarship
Roberts Wesleyan University has received a $30,000 grant from the Flower City Down Syndrome Network to create an endowed scholarship to assist students pursuing careers that serve people with Down syndrome.
Paychex donation supports Hillside program
The Paychex Charitable Foundation has made a $50,000 donation to Hillside for the purchase of laptops for area high school seniors participating in the Hillside Work-Scholarship Connection program.
Father Tracy Advocacy Center names new executive director
LeBron succeeds Ciara McGillivray who has been serving as interim executive director since September. McGillivray will now resume her role as director of operations.
State partners with local organization to expand trauma care services
The New York State Office of Mental Health plans to partner with Rochester-based Coordinated Care Services Inc. to expand the Trauma-Informed Network and Resource Center.
Nonprofit leaders, state legislators call for increased state funding to support direct care professionals
Organizations like CDS Monarch – an affiliate of CDS Life Transitions - are calling on the state to implement a permanent direct support wage enhancement that would be built into future budgets moving forward.
Strong National Museum of Play announces job fair in advance of completed expansion
The Strong National Museum of Play will hold its first-ever job fair from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday, March 13.