FYI
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HOLIDAY
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INFORMATION
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BULLETIN
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2015 (rev.
Oct 19, 2015)
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Information Center
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Central Library of Rochester
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and Monroe County
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115 South Avenue
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Rochester, New York 14604-1896
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(585) 428-7300
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WHERE TO GO FOR FREE
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THANKSGIVING DINNERS
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WHERE TO APPLY FOR
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THANKSGIVING/
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CHRISTMAS FOOD BASKETS
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WHERE TO DONATE/VOLUNTEER
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DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON
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PLEASE CALL
AGENCY TO CONFIRM
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DATES AND TIMES OF PROGRAMS
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THANKSGIVING
DINNERS
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Cameron Community Ministries (585) 254-2697
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Thanksgiving lunch
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48 Cameron Street
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Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2015, 12:00 PM – 2:00
PM
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Christmas dinner, December 25, 2015, 12:00 PM – 2:00
PM
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Anyone in need is welcome
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No carry-out
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Cost: none
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Community Lutheran Ministries, Inc. (585) 338-2420
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942 Joseph Avenue
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Thanksgiving dinner, Saturday before Thanksgiving,
November 21, 2015
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Anyone is welcome, no pre-registration.
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Community Place of Greater Rochester (585) 288-0021
(WAITING FOR UPDATE)
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Thanksgiving dinner
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145 Parsells Avenue
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Thursday November 20, 4:00 – 6:00 PM
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Area served 14609, parts of 14605, 14607, 14610, and
parts of 14621
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Cost: none
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Open Door Mission (585) 454-6696
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Thanksgiving dinner
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Open Door Mission, 210 West Main Street
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Thanksgiving Day November 26, 2015, 4:00 – 7:00 PM
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Religious service during dinner service
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Anyone in need is welcome
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Cost: none
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St. Martin’s Place (585) 325-6500
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Thanksgiving dinner
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St. Martin’s Place, 55 Ontario Street
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Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2015, 11:30 AM –
12:30 PM
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Anyone in need is welcome
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Come to the above address; reservations not
necessary
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Cost: none
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St. Peter’s Kitchen (585) 235-6511
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Thanksgiving dinner
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Behind church at 681 Brown Street
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Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2015, 12:00 -1:00 PM
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Christmas Day 12:00 – 1:00 PM
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Anyone in need is welcome
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Come to the above address; reservations not
necessary
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No carry-out
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Cost: none
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Salvation
Army (585) 987-9500
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Thanksgiving dinner
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100 West Avenue
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70 Liberty Pole Way
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915 North Clinton Ave
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Sunday November 22, service at 12:30 – 2:30 PM, with
meal following
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Anyone in need is welcome
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Reservations not necessary
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No Food Baskets for Thanksgiving
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Cost: none
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THANKSGIVING FOOD BASKETS
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The following agencies are accepting applications
for Thanksgiving food baskets for needy families. An interview may be
required and clients may be asked to present the following documentation for
proof of eligibility: proof of income;
identification for each family member, including social security number; and
photo identification for the head of household. Please note that services are
limited to areas listed. Call the agency for additional information.
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Cameron Community Ministries (585) 254-2697
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48 Cameron Street
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Thanksgiving food basket
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Starting November 2, 2015 call or come in person to
sign-up.
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Dimitri House
(585) 325-1796
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Food baskets
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102 North Union Street
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Serves 14604, 14605, 14607, and 14609
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Call the above number beginning October 5, 2015
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9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday – Thursday
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Baskets given on a first come, first served basis to
qualified applicants. Cost: none
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Irondequoit Community Cupboard (585) 336-9107
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Food baskets
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4275 Culver Road
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Area served: Irondequoit. Sign up in person only.
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Memorial AME Zion Church (585) 546-5997
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549 Clarissa Street
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Thanksgiving food basket signi-up:
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October 28, 2015 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
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November 4, 2015 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
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Call for more information
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Mission Share (585) 368-0746
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Food Baskets
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10 Cedarfield Commons
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By appointment only please call
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Area served: 14612, 14615, 14616, 14626
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Rochester Family Mission (585) 436-7523
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Food Baskets
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388 Tremont Street
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2015 Holiday Basket Sign-up
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One time sign-up for both Thanksgiving and Christmas
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Tuesday October 13, 2015, 9:00 – 12:00, Zip codes:
14606, 14608, 14611, 14619
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Wednesday October 14 and Thursday October 15, 2015,
9:00 – 12:00 (all Zip codes)
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What to bring: 1. I.D., 2. Proof of residency, 3.
Proof of income
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Cost: none,
first come, first serve
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CHRISTMAS FOOD BASKETS AND TOYS
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The following agencies are accepting applications
for Christmas food baskets and/or toys for needy families.
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All agencies require an interview and clients must
present the following documentation for proof of eligibility: proof of
income; identification for each family member, including social security
number; and photo identification, proof of current address for the head of
household.
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Not all agencies cover every area of the city; be
sure to check each listing for Zip Codes covered. For additional information,
contact the appropriate agency at the number given.
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Baden Street Settlement (585) 325-4910 ext. 131 or 132 (WAITING FOR UPDATE)
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Christmas food baskets and toys
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152 Baden Street
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Serves E. Ridge Road (north), Inner Loop (south), St
Paul Street (west), Portland Avenue/Carter Street (east); portions of 14605,
14604 and 14621
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Apply at the above address between October 29 and
December 1, 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM and 2:00 – 4:30 PM, Monday – Friday
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Cost: none
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Cameron Community Ministries (585) 254-2697
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48 Cameron Street
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Christmas Food Basket: starting November 30, 2015
call or come in to sign-up.
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Santa Party December 22, 2015 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
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Children under 18 can come with parent and receive 1
wrapped gift from Santa.
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No pre-registration
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Everyone is welcome
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Cost: none
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Community Place of Greater Rochester (585) 288-0021 and 327-7200 (WAITING FOR UPDATE)
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Christmas food baskets: sign-up begins 2nd week of
October.
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Donations can be brought to 145 Parsells Avenue,
Rochester, NY 14609
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Checks can be mailed to 57 Central Park, Rochester,
NY 14605
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Serves 14609, parts of 14605, 14607, 14610, and
14621
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Cost: none.
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Irondequoit Community Cupboard (585) 336-9107
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Food baskets
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4275 Culver Road
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Area served: Irondequoit. Sign up in person only.
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Maplewood Edgerton (MEEK) (585) 458-4682
(WAITING FOR UPDATE)
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Christmas food baskets
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121 Driving Park Avenue
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Serves 14613, 14615 and portions of 14608
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Registration for Christmas food baskets is full for
2014.
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Cost: none
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Rochester Family Mission (585) 436-7523
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Christmas food baskets and toys
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388 Tremont Street
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2015 Holiday Basket Sign-up
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One time sign-up for both Thanksgiving and Christmas
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Tuesday October 13, 2015, 9:00 – 12:00, Zip codes:
14606, 14608, 14611, 14619
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Wednesday October 14 and Thursday October 15, 2015,
9:00 – 12:00 (all Zip codes)
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What to bring: 1. I.D., 2. Proof of residency, 3.
Proof of income
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Cost: none,
first come first serve
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Salvation Army (585) 987-9500
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Christmas Assistance
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100 West Avenue
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Serves all of Monroe County
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Apply at the above address between November 9 and
13, 2015. Monday 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Tuesday 9:00 AM – 3:00
PM, Wednesday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM,
Thursday 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Friday 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Head of household must bring photo ID,
proof of address, proof of income and proof of ID for each additional
household member.
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Christmas distribution: Toy Shop set-up: December 16-17, 2015 @
9:00
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Food Bag distribution December 18, 2015
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Cost: none
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St. Peter’s Kitchen (585) 235-6511
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Children’s Toy Store
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Areas served: 14604, 14608, 14611, 14619, 14606 (Mt.
Read area)
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November 16-20, 2015 during lunch hour 12:00-1:00.
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SWEM Community Services (585) 235-4494
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Christmas food baskets
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350 Chili Avenue (clients must call, no messages
please)
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Serves 14428, 14514, 14546, 14559, 14606, 14608,
14611, 14614, 14619, parts of 14623 (west of Genesee River), 14624
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Call the above number between November 2 – 25, 2015
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10:30 AM – 1:30 PM, Monday – Friday
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Cost: none
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Togetherness in Love (585) 482-9222 (WAITING FOR UPDATE)
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1443 East Main Street
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Food/Monetary donations welcome.
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Christmas Party December 19th, 2014 at
5pm.
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Hot dinner and games. Call ahead to make reservation.
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Area served: Barnum St, Bowman St, Breck St, Chapel
St, Crouch St, Evergreen St, Goodman St (certain parts), Leighton Ave,
Mayberry St.
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Cost: none
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DONATIONS FOR THANKSGIVING, CHRISTMAS PROGRAMS, AND
GIFTS
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Those who wish may donate money, food, or toys to
the following:
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Baden Street Settlement (WAITING FOR UPDATE)
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Accepts donations of new unwrapped presents, toys, clothing and
food baskets. Money donations are also accepted. Make checks payable to Baden
Street Holiday Fund and mail to 152 Baden Street, Rochester, NY 14605, Attn:
Anne E. Miller. Items can be dropped off Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
through December 15. For further information, call (585) 325-4910, ext. 131
or 132
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Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rochester
Annual Christmas Appeal
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Make checks out to Annual Christmas Appeal and mail
to Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rochester, Christmas Appeal, 1150
Buffalo Road, Rochester, NY
14624. (585) 328-3210.
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Catholic Family Center “Adopt a Family” Program (WAITING FOR UPDATE)
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Matches
families with a donor who
provides Christmas dinner and gifts for each family member. The deadline for donor applications is
October 27. To “Adopt a Family,” call
Bobbi McGarrity at (585) 232-2050.
More information will be available in 2015.
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Central
Library, Information Center.
Mitten Tree
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Accepts
donations of mittens, gloves
hats and scarves for children and adults. The tree will be located on the
second floor (Children’s Center) of the Bausch and Lomb Public Library
Building, 115 South Avenue, until December 21, 2015. Items will be donated to
a local non-denominational agency.
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Community Place of Greater Rochester (WAITING FOR UPDATE)
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Accepts donations of clothing, games, toys, food or
money. Checks can be made out to Community Place of Greater Rochester and
sent to 57 Central Park, Rochester, NY 14605. Items can be dropped off at 145
Parsells Ave, Rochester, NY 14609 or call (585) 288-0021, for more
information
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DePaul
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Seeking Holiday Helpers to purchase gifts for
clients in DePaul’s mental health residential and treatment programs. Contact
Amy Cavalier at (585) 719-3102 or at acavalier@depaul.org
to be matched with a holiday wish that includes an individual’s gender, age
and size. Monetary donations are
always welcome. Gifts should be
dropped off by December 4, 2015, at 1931 Buffalo Road, Rochester, NY 14624
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YWCA Adopt a Family Program (WAITING FOR UPDATE)
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Donations needed for gifts to women taking part in
YWCA’s Housing and teen program. For
more information, call (585) 368-2261
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Rochester Family Mission
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Accepts donations of non-perishable food items and
children’s gifts. Financial donations
are also accepted. Checks should be made payable to Rochester Family Mission
and mailed to
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388 Tremont Street, Rochester, NY 14608. For more
information, call (585) 436-7523.
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Dimitri House
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Accepts
donations of non-perishable food items, toiletries,
household items, clothing, office supplies, or money. Make checks payable to
Dimitri House and mail to 102 North Union Street, Rochester, NY 14605. Items
can be dropped off Monday - Thursday, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 1:00 – 5:00 PM.
For further information, call (585) 325-1796.
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Hillside Family of Agencies (WAITING FOR UPDATE)
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Seeking “Special Santas” to purchase gifts for youth
and their families enrolled in one of the many programs or services offered
by Hillside Family of agencies. To
learn more about the Hillside Special Santas program and the gift wishes of
our youth, please visit www.hillside.com/specialsantas
or call (585) 256-7630. Our
deadline for gift donations is December 15th this season.
If shopping isn’t for you, checks can be made payable to “Hillside
Special Santas” and sent to Hillside Childrens Foundation, P.O. Box 1901,
Albany, NY 12201-01901. Thank you for
your support of our youth and families during this time of year!
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SWEM Community Services (585) 235-4494
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350 Chili Ave
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Call to receive list of food items needed to make a
Christmas basket and information about delivery of donation.
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Third Presbyterian Church
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Accepts
donations of non-perishable food items. Items can be
dropped off at the church office, Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Money donations also accepted. Make checks
payable to Third Presbyterian Church and mail to 4 Meigs Street, Rochester,
NY 14607. For further information call Rev. Lynette Sparks at (585) 271-6537,
ext. 106
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Salvation Army
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Project Bundle Up: Saturday October 24, 2015. Volunteers will be paired up with a child
to shop at JC Penney for a new winter coat.
Contact Tracy Dalykas at 987-9500 ext. 2312.
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Bell Ringers needed. Please apply in person at 70
Liberty Pole Way. Please bring ID and
Social Security card.
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Volunteers needed for Angel Trees Program, provides
gifts to children. Call Tracy Dalykas
at 987-9500, ext 2312
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Villa of Hope Holiday Wishes Program
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Accepts donations such as new generic gifts for
children (infants to 20 yrs), new clothes, winter apparel, board games. Monetary donations also accepted.
Items can be dropped off before
December 4, 2015 at Villa of Hope 3300 Dewey Avenue or participating
Starbucks locations. For further information, call Gerianne Puskas at (585)
865-1550, ext. 287
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IF YOU NEED FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT ANY OF THE
PROGRAMS LISTED, PLEASE CALL THE AGENCY DIRECTLY.
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PLEASE FEEL FREE TO MAKE PHOTOCOPIES OF THIS
BULLETIN
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In this age of information we are bombarded with tons of it every
day. News, on the other hand, is specific information that is a
communication in the form of print or electronic media. We read
newspapers every morning or whenever we get time. They are a
compilation of facts and information about recent happenings
though newspapers also have sections where precise information
about various subjects is also accessible to the readers. There are
many who find the dichotomy among news and information
puzzling as they do not find any differences. This article will
attempt to find out these differences so as to allow people to
identify a piece as news or information when they get or accept it.
News is considered to have originated from the word new. Any
information about an incident, event, occasion, mishap, disaster, or
even financial results of a company is measured to be pieces of
news. You must have seen captions of breaking news running at
the bottom of news channels on TV where they carry information
about any event that is taking place at the same instant that another
program is being beamed on your screen. Many times, broadcast
of regular programs is stopped and breaking news told to the
audiences if it is measured to be very significant for the viewers.
Part 1
Please watch the following; you need your
ear buds. Listen and watch carefully. You are not to
re access the video, once you begin the classwork.
http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-false-news-can-spread-noah-tavlin
After you have finished watching the above material on circular reporting, please collect a quiz. Note that there are several questions that require extended responses.
Part 2:
1. Following on this past Tuesday / Wednesday's assignment, review the criteria for newsworthiness:
1. impact or consequences
2. conflict
3. loss of life / property destruction
4. proximity
5. prominence
6. timeliness
7. novelty
The original explanations are listed at the end of the blog.
2. Collect a copy of the City News Paper
3. Read through the paper, selecting 5 articles that interest you.
4. On a word document: list the title of the article, the writer, and why the article should be considered newsworthy.
5. Finally, respond to the following in approximately 25-50 words. What type of news and information do you find newsworthy and why?
Impact or Consequences
Generally, the greater the impact a story has, the more newsworthy it is. Events that have on impact on your readers, that have real consequences for their lives, are bound to be newsworthy.
An obvious example would be the 9/11 terrorist attacks. In how many ways have all of our lives been affected by the events of that day? The greater the impact, the bigger the story.
Conflict
If you look closely at the stories that make news in any given day, chances are most of them will have some element of conflict. Whether it’s a dispute over banning books at a local school board meeting, bickering over budget legislation in Congress, or the ultimate conflict – war – conflict is almost always newsworthy.
Conflict is newsworthy because as human beings we’re naturally interested in conflict. Think of any book you’ve ever read or movie you’ve ever watched – they all had some type of conflict. Without conflict, there would be no literature or drama. Conflict is what propels the human drama.
Imagine two city council meetings. At the first, the council passes its annual budget unanimously with little or no argument. In the second, there is violent disagreement. Some council members want the budget to provide more city services, while others want a bare-bones budget with tax cuts. The two sides are entrenched in their positions and in the city council chambers the conflict erupts into a full-scale shouting match,
Which story is more interesting? The second, of course. Why? Conflict. Conflict is so interesting to us as humans that it can even make an otherwise dull-sounding story – the passage of a city budget – into something utterly gripping. And the ultimate conflict – war – is always a huge story.
Loss of Life/Property Destruction
There’s an old saying in the news business: If it bleeds, it leads. What that means is that any story involving loss of human life – from a fire to a shooting to a terrorist attack - is bound to be newsworthy. Likewise, nearly any story that involves property destruction on a large enough scale – a house fire is a good example - is also bound to be news.
Many stories have both loss of life and property destruction – think of the house fire in which several people perish. Obviously loss of human life is more important than property destruction, so write the story that way.
Proximity
Proximity has to do with how close an event is geographically is to your readers or viewers. A house fire with several people injured might be big news in your hometown newspaper, but chances are no one will care in the next town over. Likewise, wildfires in California usually make the national news, but clearly they’re a much bigger story for those directly affected.
Prominence
Are the people involved in your story famous or prominent? If so, the story becomes more newsworthy. For example, if an average person is injured in a car crash, chances are that won’t even make the local news. But if the president of the United States is hurt in a car crash, it makes headlines around the world.
Prominence can apply to politicians, movie stars, star athletes, CEOs – anyone who’s in the public eye. But it doesn’t have to mean someone who’s famous worldwide. The mayor of your town probably isn’t famous, even locally. But he or she is prominent in your town, which means any story involving him or her is likely to be more newsworthy. Prominence can apply on a local, national or international level.
Timeliness
In the news business we tend to focus on what’s happening this day, this hour, this minute. So events that are happening now are often more newsworthy than those that happened, say, a week ago.
Another factor that relates to timeliness is currency. This involves stories that may not have just happened but instead have an ongoing interest to your audience. For example, the rise and fall in gas prices is something that’s been happening for several years, but it’s a story that’s still relevant to your readers, so it has currency.
Novelty
Another old saying in the news business goes, “When a dog bites a man, no one cares. When the man bites back – now that’s a news story.” The idea, of course, is that any deviation from the normal, expected course of events is something novel, and thus newsworthy
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