March 2023 – RNeighbors

Spring 2023 RNeighborWoods Community Tree Planting

March 27, 2023 Comments 0 Comment

Planting trees along streets maximizes the benefits we receive from the city-wide tree canopy. Through the teamwork of RNeighborWoods since 2004, we have utilized 7,452 volunteers to plant 8,231 boulevard trees. These trees provide multiple ecological and other public benefits including reducing Rochester’s carbon footprint. Rochester’s urban forest includes 41,177 public trees on neighborhood boulevards and parks. In one year 33,100 lbs of pollutants were removed from the air and $719.284 in stormwater benefits were achieved thanks to these trees. Here’s…

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We’re Hiring – Office Assistant

March 21, 2023 Comments 0 Comment

Nature of Work The RNeighbors Office Assistant reports to and supports our Executive Director(ED), who has led RNeighbors for 17 years. The work is integral to the success of our organization, especially considering the growth of Rochester. With the guidance of the ED, the Office Assistant would act as a liaison between neighborhoods, neighbors, volunteers, city elected officials and staff, and partnering organizations. Once instruction is given, work will often be independent. The Assistant will perform a variety of clerical…

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2023 Neighborhoods USA Conference Grant

March 17, 2023 Comments 0 Comment

NUSA Grant Includes • NUSA Conference Registration • Hotel • Airfare • Food Each year RNeighbors has attended the Neighborhoods USA (NUSA) Conference we have come back energized about neighborhood organizing and full of successful ideas from other cities. The Council on Neighborhoods, the Neighborhood Toolkit, the Building Blocks Neighborhood Party Trailer and the Neighborhood Project Grants are just a few of these projects we’ve implemented in Rochester, learned at NUSA Conferences. This year we’d once again like to send…

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2023 RNeighbors Neighborhood Project Grants

March 6, 2023 Comments 0 Comment

RNeighbors Neighborhood Project Grants reimburse up to $3,000 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, public art projects, live performances (musicians, theatre, etc.), and neighborhood gatherings. Total Neighborhood Project…

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