GROUP 14621 COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC.

(A SUBSIDAIRY OF NORTH EAST AREA DEVELOPMENT, INC.)

1171 North Clinton Avenue Rochester, NY 14621

Phone: 585-266-4693 Fax: 585-266-6196 Like us on Facebook

Business hours: Mon-Tues-Thurs 10am-4pm Wed-11am-4pm Office Closed on Fridays

www.group14621.com

Email: group14621@group14621.com

“NEIGHBORS WORKING TOGETHER SINCE 1974”

North East Area Development Inc.

360 Webster Ave Rochester, NY 14609

Phone: 585-482-7320, Fax: 585-654-5307 Like us on Facebook

Business hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs 9am—5pm Wed: 10am-5pm Office Closed on Fridays www.neadrochester.org Email: nead@neadrochester.org

Building Tomorrow's Communities ..................Today!

North East Area Development Inc.

Group 14621 Community Association, Inc.

APRIL 2014 ISSUE # 420

NEIGHBORHOOD VOICE

Neighborhood Voice - Published By NEAD 360 Webster Ave, Rochester, NY 14609 585-482-7320, Fax: 585-654-5307 www.neadrochester.org We reserve the right to edit or reject content submitted. Articles written/submitted do not constitute an endorsement or an approval of NEAD or it’s Board of Directors

NEAD–Board of Directors Janis White-President Vinita Hall, Treasurer Tiffany Benjamin Hermyone Gifford Michael Nesmith

Doreen Young Tomasa Molina Tuscon Latham Taj A. Brown Theresa Lou Bowick

Group 14621 –Board of Directors Regina Seabrook -President

Theresa Lou Bowick—Sectetary Charles S. Burden Wanda Martinez Sandra VanHorn

Matthew Bain Vinita Hall Vera Crumpler

George H. Moses, Executive Director

NORTH EAST AREA DEVELOPMENT, INC . GROUP 14621 COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC.

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City of Rochester, Consolidated Community Develop-

ment Plan-Community Meeting was held Monday

March 24, 2014 at City Council Chambers, 30 Church

St. This is annual public meeting to give the community

an opportunity to hear and give their input about the

consolidated plan; with had a PowerPoint presentation

to explain Community Development Block Grant

(CDBG ) and other grants, how money was spent in the past. It was an information session. Based on

resident interaction and participation the top two (2) groups that drew the most interest and concern

were #1 Housing , # 2 Economic Development.

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG )

Direct annual grants to eligible metropolitan cities and urban counties (entitlement communities_

Funds can be used to revitalize neighborhoods, expand affordable housing and economic opportuni-

ties, and/or improve community facilities and services, principally to benefit low– and moderate-

income persons.

Consolidated Plan:

Planning document;

Application for federal funds;

Strategy to be allowed in carryout out HUD programs,

and

Action plan that provides a basis for accessing perfor-

mance

Housing and Homeless Needs Assessment

Housing Market Analysis

Strategic Plan

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Approximately 70 residents were in attendance and gave City officials their input about what they think is important and/or tell us about any issues that they have in their neighborhoods. City is required to have 2 public meetings during the course of plan-ning the use of funds. This was the first one.

Plan Preparation Schedule (subject to change)

Item Time

Community Meeting March 24, 2014

Plan Preparation February - May 2014

Publish Draft Plan On or About April 19, 2014

Public Comment April 19 – May 20, 2014

Council Approval May 20, 2014

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Helping children develop a love for reading, discover their inner strengths and abilities, and involving them in social action projects so they realize they can and do make a difference in themselves, their family, community, nation and

world.

MISSION: It is our collective goal to ensure that students have the necessary skills for attaining suc-

cess after graduation in higher education and the work force.

VISION: We envision a community in which students are actively engaged in and committed to their education. We provide a place where diversity is celebrated, and students feel supported and are en-

couraged to be successful.

One of the major elements historically omitted from the community development equation is the hu-man element…particularly the youth. Understanding this, NEAD began implementing a holistic ap-proach to community development that involves focusing on the human element at the foundation al level…childhood education intervention. One method of achieving this goal is through the Children’s Defense Fund Freedom Schools program, one of the most innovative, effective, contemporary litera-cy-based programs

NEAD/CDF Freedom School

630 N. Goodman Street

Rochester, NY 14609

(585) 482-8359

(585) 482-7320

10th

Anniversary

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Lincoln – 851 Joseph Avenue 428-8210

Children Programs

Kids’ Book Club (ages 4-12)

Dates: Every Tuesday @ 4pm

Preschool Story times (ages 2-5): Dates: April 2, 16, 23, 30 @ 10:30am

Kids Movie Days: Dates: Every Thursdays and Fridays @ 4pm

Children’s Film Festival – Celebrating children in Film:

Wednesday April 16th @ 1pm Sponsored by RAEYC (Rochester Association for the Education of Young Children)

Create your own Terrarium with Ms. Ferrer Saturday April 26th, at 1:30 PM. All materials will be provided. Group limited to 15 children. *Registration Required* Please call 428-8210 to register.

Adult Programs

Basic Computer Classes – Every Thursday @ 10:00am Free Small group classes in topic including Internet, Word, email and more. Call 428 – 8210 to reserve your spot. Clases disponibles en español.

Technology Navigators – Mondays 10:00AM – 1:00PM

Thursdays and Fridays 12:00 – 2:00PM Stop by for one-on-one assistance with job applications, resumes, and basic computer assistance.

Tax Preparation Assistance with NYS tax preparation Saturday April 5th, Saturday April 12th Times: 12:00PM - 4:00PM

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THE PRINCETON PRIZE IN RACE RELATIONS

2 0 1 4 R E C O G N I T I O N C E R E M O N Y

Sunday, March 16, 2014 4:00 - 6:30 pm Allendale-Columbia School—519 Allens Creek Rd, Rochester NY 14618

Honoring 2014 Princeton Prize Applicants &

Presenting this year’s Award for Western New York Nine exemplary high school students whose efforts have had a significant,

positive effect on race relations in our community

Ms. Anna Blatto City Honors School

Mr. Thomas Cuyler * School Without Walls High School

Ms. Kiyanna Dixon Rush-Henrietta Senior High School

Ms. Tashawni Ellis East High School

Mr. Unique Fair-Smith World of Inquiry School

Ms. Dorothy Holloway East High School

Ms. Imani Monroe East High School

Ms. Jaimee Prass Wilson Magnet High School

Ms. Sha-Yon Ross East High School

An Overview of the Princeton Prize— In order to recognize, support, and encourage the young people of our country who have demonstrated a commitment to advancing the cause of positive race relations, Princeton University sponsors an annual awards program for high school students—the Princeton Prize in Race Relations. * NEAD’s GIS Scholar placed third (3rd) in recognition.

Flower: Sweet Pea Birthstone: Diamond Apr 5: Rochester Red Wings Opening Day Apr 6: City Living Sunday East High School Apr 13: Palm Sunday Apr 14 –18: Break Spring—NO SCHOOL Apr 15: Tax Deadline Apr 18: Good Friday Apr 20: Easter Apr 22: Earth Day Apr 23: City Council Meeting Apr 23: Administrative Professionals Day

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City Living Sunday

Sunday, April 6 11am to 3pm

East High School 1801 E. Main St.

Rochester, NY 14609 Questions? Call 585-4282489

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Sherwin Williams 851 E Ridge Rd

Rochester, NY 14621 (585) 467-4740

Freedom Market 359 Webster Ave Open Monday-Sunday

9am—9pm

The Freedom Market focus on enhancing neighborhood access to

healthy, fresh, affordable food options. The community market cre-

ates enthusiasm around good food that is contagious. The market

will also support and administer education curricula around

healthy choices for families in the community!

Please stop and visit us today!

Providing our customers with high quality graphic designs at an afford-able price. School/Business uni-forms that meet your organizations requirements

W e b r i n g y o u r i d e a s t o l i f e !

Graphic Apparel for your occasion T-

Shirts. Bring in your own design or We can

create one for you.

Please call us at 585-482-7320

Robert Moses, Commercial Dev. Director

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762 Joseph Ave, Rochester, NY 14621

Peggy Martinez, Branch Manger

585-254-4543

www.lexfcu.org

2300 West Ridge Road Rochester, NY 14626

(585)266-3650 . FAX (585) 225-3661 EMAIL: ROBACH@nysenate.gov

A-1 FOOD MARKET

238 Webster Ave , Rochester, NY 14609

585-288-5749

Open 8am—11pm 7 days @ week

“Business Listing Servicing Northeast ”

Auto Shops/Repair J.G. Autowerks 160 E. Ridge Rd. 14621 585-338-2886

Computer City Computer 2011 E.Main St 14609 585-747-5704

Churches Northridge Church 2052 St. Paul St. 14621 585-338-7810 God’s Vision Ministries, Inc. 694 Hudson Ave 14621 585-467-2645 St. Stanislaus Church 34 St. Stanislaus St. 14621 585-467-3068

Dentist Jeffrey D. Busch, D.D.S. 240 E. Ridge Road 14621 585-544-3650

Grocery/Food Stores Foodlink, Inc. 1999 Mt. Read Blvd 14615 585-328-3380 Freedom Market 359 Webster Ave 14609 585-654-8767 A-1 Food Market 238 Webster Ave 14609 585-288-5749

Health URMC Health http://www.urmc.rochester.edu/clinical-trials 585- 275-8762

Income Tax Services Burgos Income Tax, Inc. 1816 N. Clinton Ave. 14621 585-266-2680

Industrial Companies E.I. DuPont , Inc. 69 Seneca Ave. 14621 585-339-4200 McAlpin Industries 255 Hollenbeck St. 14621 585-266-3060

Legislative Officials Harry Bronson NYS Assembly 840 University Avenue 14607 585-244-5255 bronsonh@assembly.state.ny.us Brian M. Kolb NYS Assembly PO Box 835, Canandaigua 14424 315-781-2030 Glenn Gamble-22nd District 25 Wabash Street 14609 585 753-1940 Joseph E. Robach District Office 2300 W. Ridge Road 14626 585-225-3650 NYS Senator-56th Senate District David F. Gantt District Office 74 University Ave 14605 585-454-3670 NYS Assembly District 133

Neighborhood Preservation NE Neighborhood Service Center 500 Norton St. 14621 585-428-7660 SE Neighborhood Service Center Village Gate 14620 585-428-7640 Beechwood Neighborhood Coalition 360 Webster Ave 14609 585-482-7320

Painting Shermin Williams 851 E. Ridge Rd 14621 585-467-4740

Real Estate Nate Ellison/Realtor/Broker 1171N, Clinton Ave 14661 585-266-4693 Cell 585-703-0167

Schools Roberto Clementé School 8 Mark Mathews-Principal 1180 St. Paul St. 14621 585-262-8888

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 9 485 N Clinton Ave 14605 585 325-7828 Sharon E. Jackson-Principal

Schools continue John James Audobon School 33 500 Webster Ave 14609 585-482-9290 Larry Ellison- Principal Henry W. Longfellow School 36 85 St. Jacob St 14621 585-342-7270 Bonnie Atkins -Principal Andrew J Townson School 39 145 Midland Ave 14621 585-467-8816 Jacquelyn Cox-Principal Helen Barrett Montgomery School 50 301 Seneca Ave 14621 585-266-0331 Sylvia Cooksey -Principal NEAD Freedom Schools 630 N. Goodman 14609 585-482-8359

Unified Tae Kwan Do 1711 N. Clinton Ave 14621 585-266-2650

Master Charles Flowers Ridge Clinton Plaza www.goldschoolutkd.com

Web Design PHU Concepts 263 Central Ave 14605 585-232-5952

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ADD YOUR BUSINESS TODAY!

North East Area Development (Donor Option #550 and Group14621 receives funding from United Way (Donor Option #530), New

York State Division of Housing & Community Renewal, GRHP and the City of Rochester. We accept and welcome individual con-

tributions and donations. Please stop by one or our two office locations and make a donation today. Thank you for your support!

Staff Executive Director: George H. Moses

Executive Assistant: Shirley M. Boone

Finance & Accounting: Vinita Hall

Housing Administrator: Gloria Morris

Construction Manager: Scott Wilbert

Real Estate Broker: Nate Ellison

Family & Community Engagement Dept: Maurice Brooks, Kimberly Nelson

Freedom Community Enterprises: (Freedom Market, Freedom Printing, Freedom Café): Robert Moses-Commercial Development Director, Thando Hannah

Freedom School: Jeremy Smith-Community Development Director, Brittany Calvin, Tashara Smalls, Brandon White

Group 14621 Admin. Assistant: Jayyidah Brown