Community Connections

Ibero is accepting donations for families who have relocated to Rochester from Puerto Rico. Items are needed for children, teens and adults, all sizes: winter coats and clothing, socks, shoes, sneakers and boots. Donations can be dropped off on Thursdays from 9 am to 2:30 pm at 938 Clifford Avenue. … [Read more...] about Rochester from Puerto Rico

RHBA member, Grace Tillinghast, has been knitting hats for newborns at Strong Memorial Hospital for several years. Her participation in this project started when she became a grandmother. "Since my oldest grandchild was born at Strong, I have been knitting the little hats they wear at the neo-natal unit. I deliver them to the hospital every time I have one hundred ready, which … [Read more...] about RHBA Member Knits for Newborns

RHBA members Annette Ramos and Jacklyn Ortiz appeared on the WXXI radio show “Connections with Evan Dawson” on Dec. 15. La Cumbre is an organization working to help Latinos become more engaged in civics, have a greater voice in local policy, and gain more educational opportunities for children of color. The show previews La Cumbre's Latino Holiday Celebration from 6 to 9 … [Read more...] about Hear about La Cumbre on Connections with Evan Dawson

Congratulations to Hilda Rosario Escher, Tabita Torres and Jere Fletcher for their awards at the Latinas Unidas 23rd Annual Reconocimiento Awards and Scholarships Luncheon on Nov. 1. … [Read more...] about 3 RHBA members honored by Latinas Unidas

by Jane Sutter Three members of the RHBA participated in the recent 2nd Latinas Unidas Business Expo held on Sept. 22 in the atrium at the Rochester City Hall. … [Read more...] about Latinas Unidas Business Expo includes RHBA members