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Women of color to share, inspire and perform
Hear from inspiring women during A Call to Women of Color, a free event focusing on empowering women and girls of color to engage in conversation and promote healthy living across generations of women and their families.
Celebrate Black and Brown Senior Adult Appreciation Month at Rochester City Hall
The Senior Adult Community Engagement (SACE) group invites the community to join in celebrating Black and Brown Senior Adult Appreciation Month from noon to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 10, at Rochester City Hall. This annual event recognizes the wisdom, leadership, and contributions of senior adults of color who strengthen and shape our community.
Playful Learning Summit highlighted how joy drives learning
Summit speakers focused on the power of play and creativity inside and outside the classroom to spur physical activity, social-emotional growth, mental wellness, academic achievement and more.
Irondequoit designated as an Age-Friendly Community
The age-friendly designation reaffirms the town’s commitment to enhancing livability.
Governor Hochul releases first-ever Master Plan on Aging
New York State’s Master Plan for Aging aims to help the growing older adult population to age with dignity, independence and the support they need and deserve to thrive.
New mural painted outside the Phillis Wheatley Library
Helpers painted a new mural outside the Phillis Wheatley Community Library in Rochester June 21 to replace a faded and chipped mural.
In The Headlines
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Irondequoit is now designated as an age-friendly community
WXXISeptember 15, 2025 - Organizations such as Common Ground Health, in collaboration with the Monroe County Aging Alliance, are working to foster environments where individuals of all ages and backgrounds can flourish and enjoy equitable access to local resources and services.
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Her dad doesn’t speak English. Without the right care help, she can’t get a break
USA TodaySeptember 19, 2025 - A 2023 report from Common Ground Health found Latinos in the Finger Lakes region face worse health outcomes partially because of a lack of bilingual health care workers and culturally responsive health care.
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1199 SEIU ‘Kicks Off The ‘Bruce Popper Union Leadership Program That ‘Honors The Late National Labor Leader’
1199 SEIU NewsSeptember 18, 2025 - Wade Norwood, Co-CEO of Common Ground Health/RHIO, was on hand to facilitate conversation on the struggle and progress of workers’ rights.
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Local organizations team up for 5th annual PI’s Lounge back-to-school giveaway at Tops Plaza
News 10NBCAugust 30, 2025 - Common Ground Health partnered with community organizations to support families and students for a back-to-school giveaway.