Governor Andrew Cuomo Announces Nearly $16 Million to Support Three Poverty Reduction Initiatives at Community Place

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced nearly $16 million to support three Rochester-based projects aimed at reducing poverty in the Finger Lakes region — Monroe Community College’s new Finger Lakes Workforce Development Center at Eastman Business Park, the Rochester-Monroe Anti-Poverty Initiative’s new “Mentors for Success” pilot program, and the long-standing Hillside Work-Scholarship Connection program. These projects are the first three …

The Community Place of Greater Rochester, Inc. celebrates Season of Hope

The Community Place of Greater Rochester, Inc. (CPGR) will gather with friends and neighbors for its annual Season of Hope celebration. Season of Hope is the time of year that CPGR moves beyond its normal programming to serve people of all ages. It officially kicks off on Wednesday November 16th as CPGR celebrates HarvestFest and continues on Thursday November 17th with a Thanksgiving Dinner. Over …

The Community Place of Greater Rochester, Inc. Names New Chief Executive Officer

The Community Place of Greater Rochester, Inc. (CPGR) announced today that after a lengthy search its board of directors has chosen Rodric Cox-Cooper as Chief Executive Officer of the agency. Mr. Cox-Cooper is filling the vacancy caused when Sue Davin stepped down from the position in 2015. The selection of Cox-Cooper represents the culmination of a thorough and detailed search …

Community Place Holiday Benefit

Step out for a night of Holiday music to benefit Community Place!! Sunday December 20th 7:00 pm -9:30 (doors open at 6:30 PM) at Holiday Inn Downtown (70 State Street):   Cabo Frio and national recording artist Nancy Kelly with guest artists Dreamseeds Jazz Project and Tyler Owens   Tickets are $40-$45 and available at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/christmas-jazz-fundraiser-concert-tickets-18933354172 or in person at …

The Summit Federal Credit Union wins the Inaugural Community Place Challenge

On August 7th we held the inaugural Community Place Challenge sponsored by generous $1000 donations from both Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield and The Summit Federal Credit Union. Together we were able to raise $5045 that will support the vital programs of The Community Place of Greater Rochester. These programs which provide the people of Rochester with services ranging from pre-school …

Settlement Houses of Rochester Foundation kick-off luncheon

Earlier this year Baden Street Settlement, Charles Settlement House, and the Community Place of Greater Rochester came together to form Settlement Houses of Rochester Foundation. The foundation’s focus is to pursue new sources of shared funding to support and expand their programs and services to neighborhoods in need.  Join us on September 17th at 12:00 PM at the Rochester Plaza …

Changes at Community Place

It is with a heavy heart that we announce our Chief Executive Officer and President Sue Davin has resigned from the agency – her last day was March 25th. Sue had been with Community Place since 2006 when she came on board as Chief Operating Officer becoming CEO/President in 2008. We thank her for her service to the organization and …

Three Rochester Settlement Houses Create Joint Foundation

Three settlement houses in Rochester have created a foundation to pursue new sources of shared funding to support and expand their programs and services. Called the Settlement Houses of Rochester Foundation, this effort includes Baden Street Settlement, Charles Settlement House and The Community Place of Greater Rochester Inc. In Rochester since the early 1900s, these three nonprofit organizations provide workforce …

NAPO gives back at The Community Place of Greater Rochester

January is Get Organized (GO) MonthSM .  During GO Month, NAPO professional organizers and productivity specialists across the country host events in their communities to empower individuals, families, businesses and organizations to regain control over their surroundings, time and possessions.   The Upstate NY Members Group of the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO) plans to participate in the national public awareness initiative …

Community Place celebrates those who make Giving an Art

On April 25th The Community Place of Greater Rochester (CPGR) held The Art of Giving 2014 at Oak Hill Country Club. This yearly fundraiser was also an occasion to recognize some of the truly special people and organizations in our community, those who make “Giving an Art.” The honorees for 2014 were Ms. Brenda Jones, Peace of Christ Parish and …