Rochester-Boom or Bust (Henrietta, Ava: manufacturing, eat, suburbs)
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^Well, this is in the article: "Earlier this year Congressman Joe Morelle voted to pass the 2022 Consolidated Appropriations Act, which would provide funding to strengthen Affordable Housing Initiatives. As a result of the passing of the bill Rep. Morelle announced that grants totaling $732,000 will be distributed among two local businesses providing affordable housing services.
With PathStone Corporation receiving $477,000 and $255,000 to the NeighborWorks Community Partners by NeighborWorks America.
“Every single American deserves a safe and stable place to call home—sadly, that dream remains out of reach for far too many,” Morelle said. “I am grateful for the dedicated work of local organizations like PathStone and NeighborWorks Community Partners to uplift those in our community who need it the most.”
Morelle said he looks forward to expanding affordable housing, revitalizing neighborhoods and creating jobs in the community.
The 2022 Consolidated Appropriations Act, will provide funding to sustain and grow programs that help people find affordable housing, improve their financial wellness, and make other transformational changes. The grants will also address COVID-19-related infrastructure and capacity needs, as well as provide core operating support.
According to their website, PathStone is a not-for-profit community development and human service organization that assists with workforce development, health and education initiatives, community development, and housing services. Among other things, the organization promotes access to personal counseling and financial resources designed to stabilize living environments and provide the foundation for economic security.
Alex Castro, President and CEO of PathStone Corporation stated, “For every $1 in NeighborWorks grant funding we receive, PathStone leverages $129 in private investment for first time home buyers, home repair programs and the creation of affordable rental homes.”
Castro said he’s grateful for the NeighborWorks support and grants, capital investments, training and technical assistance, to help meet the critical needs of thousands of individuals, families and seniors every year.
NeighborWorks Community Partners is dedicated to building and strengthening communities through homebuyer education, financial fitness, post-purchase education, low-interest lending, home repair and rehab programs, lead paint testing, and home energy assessments. Whether their neighbors are first-time homebuyers, or are already a homeowner, they work to fit their needs to buy, maintain and keep their home.
“Over the last few years, it’s been validated that stable, quality housing is the foundation of our communities. Having a home means more today than ever before. It is a place for work, for education and schooling, and is a fundamental social determinant of health,” said Jerome M. Nagy, CEO of NeighborWorks® Community Partners. “We make sure our residents get in, and stay in, their homes through buying, repairing or making their homes more energy efficient.”
It looks like not for profit businesses are contributing to the development of affordable homes in order to provide housing stability, resources and education, while there is consideration for job development.
Strong Memorial Hospital is also planning a $557 million expansion that will triple the size of the hospital's emergency department and add more than 100 private inpatient rooms. While the project was announced in March, it's slated to be completed over a give year span. A new parking garage is also planned. Work on the project is scheduled to begin this summer with demolition. New construction is to start in 2023.
How many billions have been dumped into the URMC/Strong non-profit in the last 12 years???
How many billions have been dumped into the URMC/Strong non-profit in the last 12 years???
Quite a bit, but considering how many "late night shootings" are now occurring, on an an alarmingly regular basis, it appears that the additional capacity will be used.......
Quite a bit, but considering how many "late night shootings" are now occurring, on an an alarmingly regular basis, it appears that the additional capacity will be used.......
I was going to mention the expanded ER and its relation to the violent crime there in town, but didn't want to seem too snarky.
I guess this can go here, but here is an interesting article about Champion Products which was based in Rochester from the Democrat & Chronicle’s “Whatever Happened To…” section.
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