January 2010 – RNeighbors

300 New Volunteers Needed in Rochester

January 28, 2010

United Way of Olmsted County is recruiting 300 new volunteers in 2010 in three impact areas. There are long-term, short-term, and one-time opportunities available. Everyone is welcome: seniors, families, groups, high school students…there is something for everyone! Youth: It’s not all that surprising that students do better when someone cares about them. Academic coaches help students overcome challenges in reading and math. Mentors are friends and role models who listen and care. Been awhile since you cracked a book? No…

Vote Now! Rochester Downtown Plan

January 19, 2010

Share your voice and help create an extraordinary Downtown Rochester experience… Hundreds of millions of private and public sector dollars will potentially be invested in downtown in the coming years. The master plan will establish a clear set of objectives for that growth and development. Most importantly, the plan will identify the priorities, strategies, policies and resources necessary to realize downtown’s potential. An online community survey was launched January 11 to gather perspectives from community residents, workers, and visitors about…