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Aqua Porter honored by NYS Senate as Woman of Distinction
Rochester leader Aqua Porter, executive director of RMAPI, is honored as a New York State Woman of Distinction for her work to fight poverty.
Upcoming job fair features jobs starting at $15 an hour
The Level Up Champions Job Fair includes more than 20 employers with more than 600 job openings at all levels.
RMAPI to celebrate employers who have raised their minimum wage
The Rochester-Monroe Anti-Poverty Initiative established a goal six months ago of raising the wages of 10,000 Rochester residents to at least $15 an hour in 2021. The coalition now plans […]
Rochester poverty rate decreases, still among top three nationwide
Poverty in the city of Rochester has fallen in the most recent five-year period, according to new data released by the U.S. Census Bureau. From 2015 to 2019, the overall […]
RMAPI installs interim leader as executive director
The Rochester-Monroe Anti-Poverty Initiative has selected Aqua Porter as its next executive director. Porter had served as interim director since May. “Aqua is exactly what this coalition needs right now. […]
RMAPI reports lost income as top local concern during pandemic
The Rochester-Monroe Anti-Poverty Initiative has released its COVID-19 community concerns for the week of April 13, and lost income is among the top issues this week. RMAPI officials said lost […]
RMAPI releases 2020 policy priorities
The Rochester-Monroe Anti-Poverty Initiative on Thursday announced its policy priorities for 2020, with actions aimed specifically at the root causes of poverty. “Implementing policies that address inequality and promote self-sufficiency […]
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 […]
Community chooses five projects for anti-poverty funding
Five projects have been chosen to receive funding from a pot of $200,000 made available by the Rochester-Monroe Anti-Poverty Initiative. More than 2,600 community members voted on nearly 300 projects […]
Local agencies part of coalition to increase transit funding
Dozens of agencies statewide have launched a coalition to seek funding for public transit. The New Yorkers for Better Public Transit coalition comprises major transit systems from across the state, […]
Programs to reduce poverty get $1M in state funding
Three Rochester-area poverty-reduction programs will receive nearly $1 million in state funding through the Empire State Poverty Reduction Initiative (ESPRI). “Through the Empire State Poverty Reduction Initiative, we are empowering […]
Transportation system called inadequate for low-income workers
A new transportation and poverty report commissioned by a number of area organizations involved in Rochester’s anti-poverty initiative suggests that the city’s transportation system reinforces the disparities that already exist […]
