ABC’s 2023 Signature Conference focuses on empowerment, equity, accountability in closing racial wealth gap
Ajamu Kitwana sees a disconnect when it comes to those living in Rochester and the nearby suburbs.
Fellowship awarded to build community-centered change for public school systems
The Rochester Education Fellowship, led by a coalition of local child and family advocates, has named Shanai Lee as the recipient of its two-year fellowship to co-create and build a […]
CCSI conference to address diversity, racial equity
Coordinated Care Services Inc. this week will collaborate with the Urban League of Rochester, N.Y. Inc. and Action for a Better Community Inc. on a two-day conference focused on diversity, […]
Coalition develops fellowship to address local education
A local coalition of child and family advocates has developed the Rochester Education Fellowship, which will enable a leader to co-create and build a new, community-centered vision for bold, transformation […]
RMAPI names nonprofit leader to co-chair steering committee
The Rochester-Monroe Anti-Poverty Initiative has chosen a nonprofit leader to co-chair its steering committee. Jerome Underwood, who serves as president and CEO of Action for a Better Community Inc., will […]
Anti-poverty center of discussion here on funding re-authorization
A national anti-poverty expert spent time in Rochester this week, learning about the region’s efforts to move people from poverty to self-sufficiency. David Bradley, CEO of the National Community Action […]
Action for a Better Community Inc. names Jerome Underwood president, CEO
Action for a Better Community Inc. has chosen a former board chairman as its next leader. Jerome Underwood, who most recently served as the Rochester City School District’s director of […]









