June 2021 – RNeighbors

2021 RNeighbors Neighborhood Project Grants

June 25, 2021 Comments 0 Comment

RNeighbors Neighborhood Project Grants reimburse up to $1,000 in costs for neighborhoods to complete projects that: Enhance a neighborhood’s livability and involvement Benefit the entire neighborhood Promote a strong sense of community. Be creative. These non-revenue producing projects can include, but are not limited to, identification signage, bike racks, mini libraries or food pantries, pocket park improvements, physical activity opportunities, butterfly & rain gardens, native plantscaping and public art projects. Total Neighborhood Project Grant Funding $8,000 for general neighborhood grants…

Litter Bit Better 2021 Summary

June 14, 2021 Comments 0 Comment

2021 was the 14th annual Litter Bit Better event. Each year, thousands of volunteers collect litter from across Rochester. Together in the past 14 years, individuals, service groups, businesses, scout troops, faith-based organizations, neighborhood associations, and families have worked together to remove over 152 tons of litter from the community. The ultimate goal of the program is to prevent water pollution by eliminating litter-causing behavior in the City of Rochester. The removal of this waste reduces potential land and water…

Park the Arts 2021

June 13, 2021 Comments 0 Comment

The Greater Rochester Arts and Cultural Trust announces the return of “Park the Arts!” Park the Arts is a city-wide project created to connect neighborhoods and develop a sense of community through exposure to quality arts programming. Events are free thanks to community partners, are family-friendly and open to the community. Bring a chair, blanket and refreshments and enjoy an afternoon to socialize, relax and be entertained by outstanding artists. Park the Arts 2021 Flyer Swing Street JULY 10, 2-3:30…