Nonprofit group needs donations for gift bags for nursing home residents
MSN
December 5, 2024 - Common Ground Health's SACE initiative is seeking new items for Rochester-area nursing home residents until December 16th.
People and organizations making positive change in the community, part 8
WXXI News
November 27, 2024 - Phyllis Jackson, Community Wellness Project Manager at Common Ground Health, started the Not Forgotten Project to collect essentials for under-served seniors in area nursing homes.
Native Made Market Returns to Rochester NY for Its Third Year on Small Business Saturday
Yahoo
November 21, 2024 - The Native Made Market an immersive and intimate experience to shop Native made goods is sponsored in part by Common Ground Health.
Albert Blankley
Rochester Business Journal
November 1, 2024 - Albert Blankley, COO of Common Ground Health was named as a recipient of RBJ’s Forty Under 40 award.
New report highlights housing challenges for Finger Lakes residents aging in place
Finger Lakes 1
October 1, 2024 - “By expanding and modifying housing opportunities, we can give older adults the choices they need to age safely and comfortably in their communities," said Melissa Wendland, Director of Strategic Initiatives at Common Ground Health.
Women of Color are invited to Gather for Health, Saturday, Sept. 14
Minority Reporter
September 27, 2024 - In its 18th year, A Call to Women of Color brings together women of many generations to receive the power, unity and healing that comes from shared experiences and wisdom.
Work to gain passage of Daniel’s Law continues
Rochester Beacon
September 24, 2024 - “This represents a huge step on the road to victory for people living with mental health challenges and their families,” said Melanie Funchess, Director of Mental Health and Wellness at Common Ground Health.
Women of color gather in Rochester to focus on health and entrepreneurship
WXXI News
September 15, 2024 - “Self-care has to be intentional, especially when it comes to us as women," said Jackie Dozier, founder of "A Call to Women of Color" and Director of Community Health and Well-being at Common Ground Health.
‘They need to trust you’: How to tackle mental health of students after tragedy in schools
Rochester First
September 4, 2024 - “As the adults in the lives of young people, we are to act as an adult protective shield,” Melanie Funchess, Director of Health and Wellness at Common Ground Health said.
Art on the Avenue community event looks to push against violence in Rochester
WHAM 13
August 24, 2024 - Partners for Art on the Avenue are Healthi Kids, Connected Communities, Reconnect Rochester, the Beechwood Neighborhood Coalition, 441 Ministries and the Rochester City Council.
Wade Norwood
Rochester Business Journal
August 23, 2024 - "Change is needed in Rochester — to improve health care, eradicate racism, and alleviate poverty," said Wade Norwood, CEO of Common Ground Health.
What are emotional emancipation circles?
WXXI News
July 12, 2024 - Melanie Funchess, Director of Mental Health and Wellness at Common Ground Health speaks about Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month.