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Greetings!
In this month's e-newsletter, we're taking the opportunity to highlight a few of NeighborWorks® Rochester's most important individuals - our volunteers. All of our volunteers, past and present, have selflessly given of their time to help us make Rochester a better place to live and we are tremendously grateful for their sacrifice.
We're also launching our first video series for our Energy Services program, explaining how you can help NeighborWorks® Rochester with just $5.00, welcoming one of our newest staff members, and announcing a big award we just received from NeighborWorks® America.
Your input is always valued. If you have any questions or comments, drop us a line at nwinfo@nwrochester.org. |
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NeighborWorks®
Rochester
Receives $475,000 to Support Lending
This month, NeighborWorks® Rochester was awarded $475,000 in capital from NeighborWorks® America to support our Rehab Lending.
The award is part of special funding that was allocated to repair or rehab houses for individuals who income qualify. If your home needs repairs or rehab, please contact us for more information about our low-interest Home Improvement Loan. If you income qualify, these loans can also be coupled with grants that could cover up to 60% of the costs.
To learn more, call 325-4170.
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 Now Showing:
How Not to be Duped by an Energy Audit
NeighborWorks® Rochester's Energy Services manager, Brad Cherin, shares How Not to be Duped by an Energy Audit in Part 1 of this 4-part video series.
Brad will walk you through the steps of a successful Energy Audit, and give you the tips and tricks you need to keep your energy costs affordable.
Click here to view.
Stay tuned for part 2 coming soon!
For questions about your home's energy usage, please contact Brad at 325-4170 ext. 329 or visit our Web site. |
Welcome Juan Luciano!
 This month, we're pleased to welcome Juan Luciano to the NeighborWorks® Rochester team as a Housing Analyst.
Juan will be working with our customers who need repairs or rehab on their homes. He will also work with contractors in overseeing construction on these projects.
Juan comes to us from Landsman Real Estate Services, where he worked in commercial property management for five years. Prior to his work at Landsman, Juan worked in construction, roofing and siding. Juan brings with him a strong knowledge of housing and construction, and is a graduate of Franklin High School.
Welcome to the team, Juan! |
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Shop, Save, and Support
This year, NeighborWorks® Rochester is teaming up with Macy's for their 2010 Shop for a Cause event.
For only $5.00, you can support NeighborWorks® Rochester, get a day of exclusive savings at your local Macy's store, and be entered to win a $500 gift card!
Here are the details: - Contact us or stop by our office to purchase a $5 Macy's Shopping Pass/Ticket. All of the proceeds from the tickets go directly to support NeighborWorks® Rochester's programs and services.
- With your shopping pass, you'll be able to attend the Shop for a Cause event at your local Macy's on Saturday, October 16, and save 10-20% off of your purchases or 25% off of a single item. You'll also be registered to win a $500 gift card!
For more details or to purchase tickets, please contact Development and Communications Coordinator, Rachel Atwood at 325-4170 ext. 332 or stop by our office at 570 South Avenue.
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Intern Alums
NeighborWorks® Rochester has benefited from the talents of
many gifted interns over the years. We recently heard back from two of them,
Peter Yi and Camila Faccioni Mendes Nagay.  Peter Yi, who worked as a 2009 intern
with NeighborWorks® Rochester
when he was an Urban Studies student at RIT, has been selected for a fall
internship with the Bronx District Attorney Office. Peter is currently studying
law at John Hopkins University.
During his internship, Peter assisted with Healthy Blocks neighborhood
activities and events. He also assisted with program development, reporting and
evaluation.
 And for those of you who remember our
2008 intern Camila Faccioni Mendes Nagay, she is now working for the
architecture firm Sustentax back home in Sao
Paulo, Brazil.
Camila is a LEED certified architect and has already worked on three LEED
certified development projects - Rochavera
Towers, Braskem and
Unilever (LEED Gold certified). During her time at NeighborWorks® Rochester
Camila helped with program development and reporting, researched green
materials to include in our rehab specs, as well as assisted with Healthy
Blocks initiatives. She and her husband are expecting their first baby this
fall.
Best of luck to Peter and Camila in all of your future endeavors!
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Volunteer
Gives of His Time to Teach Kids about Healthy Eating and Art
Many
Rochester organizations and individuals are joining together to get the word
out about healthy eating habits for kids, proper exercise and nutrition.
In fact, our very own Healthy Blocks volunteer Jesse Knoth gives of his time
each Tuesday at the Westside Farmers Market to teach kids about healthy snack
choices while they enjoy an arts and crafts time. Jesse is currently a
full-time student at RIT and serves as president of the Barton Street Block
Club.
You may remember from our October e-newsletter that several Rochester residents attended the NeighborWorks® Community
Leadership Institute in Milwaukee. Jesse was among the attendees, and as a result was able to secure grant money
for the art, craft and snack time at the Westside Farmers Market.
A big Thank You to Jesse for all of his volunteer efforts in our community!  The
Westside Farmers Market is held each Tuesday in the parking lot of St. Monica's
Church on Genesee Street
from 4:00-7:30 PM--the art, craft and snack time is 4:30-5:30 PM.
For more information
on volunteering with NeighborWorks® Rochester, click here.
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