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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.
Screening of “Farming While Black” and panel discussion set for July 10 at The Little Theatre
A special screening of a documentary celebrating the Black agricultural movement and food sovereignty will be shown at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 10, at the Little Theatre.
Food Policy Council releases candidate survey responses
The candidate survey focused on such topics as food access, local agriculture and youth engagement with the food system
New data analysis tool better reflects diversity and nuance of rural communities
To better reflect how residents perceive their communities, especially in rural areas, Common Ground has developed a Geoclassification Index that combines national datasets with on-the-ground insight.
Speakers to talk about how compassion and forgiveness can heal
Speakers will share how compassion and forgiveness are sources of healing during the 2025 Speak Life! Health Equity Conference April 24 at Monroe Community Hospital and online.
Gun violence has far-reaching effects on individuals, families and the community
Gun violence can have long-lasting effects on mental health, employment, economic well-being and housing.
In The Headlines
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Montgomery School No. 50 holds annual health and wellness fair
WHAM 13July 19, 2025 - The Montgomery School Health and Wellness Fair featured community health partners, including Common Ground Health.
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International Day of Play celebrated with free community events in Rochester
WHAM 13June 11, 2025 - "Play is how kids learn. It's how they develop. It is so important for them. Play can be their superpower," said Jesse Knoth, PlayROCs Project Coordinator with Healthi Kids, an initiative of Common Ground Health.
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How a makeover turned a Rochester intersection into something safer and prettier
Democrat & ChronicleJune 12, 2025 - Common Ground Health's, Healthi Kids initiative, and local organizations recently transformed an intersection in the El Camino neighborhood with the help of neighbors.
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Summer Meals Partnership of Rochester offering free summer meals to kids
News 10NBCJuly 11, 2025 - The Summer Meals initiative is made possible through a collaboration between Common Ground Health and local community partners to ensure that every child in the City of Rochester has access to free and healthy summer meals.