We partner with Beechwood and EMMA residents to break the cycle of poverty through antiracist community revitalization & equitable resource coordination.

Joined February 2016
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Help us welcome Shawn to the CC team!
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Register now for the Town Hall at bit.ly/cctownhall24
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The Town Hall 2024 is almost here! This isn't your typical town hall meeting. Expect a lively, interactive experience designed to inform and inspire. Don't miss out on this exciting event! Register now to receive an email reminder days before the event at: bit.ly/cctownhall24
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The Greenwood District in Tulsa Oklahoma aka Black Wall Street inspired this project! It was one of the most thriving African-American communities in the U.S. before it was burned down due to racial violence. This project is the beginning of systemic change within our community!
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We are so excited to share more amazing news with you all! The BFA Project is fully funded and is moving forward! The Beechwood Family Apartments will provide quality, affordable housing to 54 families. What better way to utilize various scattered vacant lots than with families?
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As recipients of the #YieldGivingOpenCall award, we are excited to move forward with the Greenwood Project! #YieldGiving #SocialImpact #OpenCall
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Beechwood Family Apartments will comprise 54 new homes across 21 buildings on vacant sites scattered throughout Rochester’s Beechwood neighborhood. Visit our website for more info: connectedcommunitiesroc.org
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We’re excited to share that our organization has been selected as an awardee for the #YieldGivingOpenCall and received a $2M gift! Learn more: leverforchange.org/challenge…
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Happy Holidays!
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Thank you to David Mammano and EmergeTV for having our Executive Director, Dr. LaShunda Leslie-Smith, on The Optimize Show! To watch the full video, you can visit the OptimizeTV YouTube channel at the link below: youtube.com/watch?v=fsn4GJUT…
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All donations go directly to funding programs focusing on cradle-to-career education, mixed-income housing, community health & wellness initiatives, and long-term economic viability in the Beechwood and EMMA neighborhoods. Visit bit.ly/ccroctheday to make a difference.
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All donations go directly to funding programs focusing on cradle-to-career education, mixed-income housing, community health & wellness initiatives, and long-term economic viability in the Beechwood and EMMA neighborhoods. Visit bit.ly/ccroctheday to make a difference.
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TODAY IS #ROCTheDay! Make your donation to support the EMMA and Beechwood neighborhoods through Connected Communities here! Be an awesome neighbor - spread the word and share the giving link! bit.ly/ccroctheday
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TODAY IS #ROCtheday! Make your donation in support of the EMMA and Beechwood neighborhoods through Connected Communities here! Be an awesome neighbor - spread the word and share the giving link! bit.ly/ccroctheday
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All donations go directly to funding programs focusing on cradle-to-career education, mixed-income housing, community health & wellness initiatives, and long-term economic viability in the Beechwood and EMMA neighborhoods. Visit bit.ly/ccroctheday to make a difference.
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TODAY IS #ROCTheDay! It’s the most wonderful time of year! ROC the Day is a day where we get to see our entire community come together and donate to a wonderful cause in the community. Donate to Connected Communities here: bit.ly/ccroctheday
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TODAY IS #ROCTheDay! Make your donation in support of the EMMA and Beechwood neighborhoods through Connected Communities here! Be an awesome neighbor - spread the word and share the giving link! bit.ly/ccroctheday
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TODAY IS #ROCtheday! Make your donation in support of the EMMA and Beechwood neighborhoods through Connected Communities here! Be an awesome neighbor - spread the word and share the giving link! bit.ly/ccroctheday
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Want to be a ROCstar? Donate to Connected Communities on #ROCtheDay tomorrow…and forever one you'll be. bit.ly/ccroctheday ¿Quieres ser una estrella de rock? Done a Connected Communities en #ROCtheDay mañana... y siempre será uno. bit.ly/ccroctheday
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Give to Connected Communities on ROC the Day tomorrow! We'll use your donation to contribute to community revitalization efforts in the Beechwood and EMMA neighborhoods. Every donor helps. bit.ly/ccroctheday
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