June 23, 2021
Comments Off on Food pantries open at several city schools
A $20,000 grant from the William & Sheila Konar Foundation has enabled seven Rochester City School District schools to open food pantries. “I am very proud to join with the RCSD and our faith and business communities to address the ...
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October 28, 2020
Comments Off on GRE accepting applications for Economic Gardening program
Greater Rochester Enterprise Inc. is accepting applications for its expanded Economic Gardening program. The program is designed to accelerate business growth across the Greater Rochester region. Nearly 200 companies have participated in the program to date, creating 1,625 new jobs ...
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June 27, 2019
Comments Off on Foodlink Career Fellowship graduates first class
Foodlink Inc. on Thursday graduated eight members of its inaugural Career Fellowship. “This is a proud moment for these eight individuals, and for our entire organization,” Foodlink President and CEO Julia Tedesco said in a statement. “This is one of ...
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February 6, 2019
Comments Off on Gift allows Nazareth to add Jewish studies to its interfaith focus
A gift from the William and Sheila Konar Foundation will create a new center at Nazareth College focusing on tolerance and Jewish Studies. The grant of the $500,000 will create the Konar Center for Tolerance and Jewish Studies, adding to ...
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