REACH News

January 2024

Housing is a Human Right

Advocacy Notes

Educate

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We urge readers to sign up for a seminar with Matthew Desmond, author of “Poverty, By America” on Wednesday, March 6th, at 4:00 PM. This event is sponsored by RMAPI (Rochester Monroe Anti-Poverty Initiative). To reserve your ticket, click here.

Educate, Organize, Agitate!

Edgerton Meadows Updates

The Tiny Homes Team achieved a significant milestone in December 2023. We surpassed $100,000 in donations from individuals and fundraisers. Your generosity has been incredible and greatly appreciated!

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Almost immediately after the new year, we received notification from New York State’s Housing and Homeless Assistance Program (HHAP) that they had accepted our concept paper and approved the next step of submitting an RFP for funding. The application process is complex and will require several months to complete. However, we've been encouraged to apply for the remaining funding to build the entire project, avoiding the necessity of building in phases and shortening the construction timeline significantly.

Project Haven News

We Have Wonderful Donors!

We asked for help with providing gifts for our guests over the holidays. Within a couple of days, Amazon boxes began arriving and we were able to fill string bags with gifts for our men. The Esther Project donated purses filled with goodies for our women.

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REACH board members and friends distributed the gifts to our guests. To make it even more special, News 8 WROC came to watch!

Video: REACH Advocacy Gives Holiday Gifts to Shelter Guests

If you would like to help with much needed supplies, please visit our Amazon Wishlist.

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