01/16/2014
Thanks to our organizers, Husain Bawany, Shish Mohammad, Farooq Ali, and Dmitry Sulik; our balloon and face paint artists; volunteers and donors; Mary's Place LLC; and all those who contributed to this event!
ROCFree: Rochester for Refugees Everywhere
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A community project that hopes to provide local refugees with a sense of community through social services, education, and long-term support.
Did you know that around 750 refugees come to Rochester every year, most of whom have minimal to no resources? These members of our community encounter countless challenges, including language barriers, financial instability, and a lack of familiarity with the American system. In addition, many of the children who grow up here face peer pressure at school, and a family at home that doesn't underst
01/16/2014
01/16/2014
Thanks to Muslim Youth Group of Rochester (MYG), Mary's Place LLC, the Islamic Center of Rochester, and all of our donors and volunteers for their support! :)
The Karen refugee community is in need of tutors for their middle school and high school students!
- Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 4-6PM at the Lake Avenue Baptist Church (72 Ambrose St).
If you are interested in helping out on any of those days, please message us! Volunteers will need to arrange for transportation.
A request from Mary's Place; we encourage you all to help if you can! Email [email protected] with any questions :)
Mary's Place LLC
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We need some serious help moving things around! We would love to have your help if you are available at any time this Saturday (Sept. 14th) between 12pm and 4pm. Lunch will be provided as compensation for all your hard work! Also, please pass this along to anyone who might be willing to help. Thank you so much!
08/20/2013
Check out Mary's Place's youth empowerment program! RSVP by Thursday to [email protected] if you would like to attend the gala on Monday, August 26. Volunteers are also needed for both setup and managing the program; email the address above if you would like to help out!
Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers out there! You are appreciated :)
03/02/2013
Beautiful pictures from Mary's Place :)
Can you believe it? Even more stunning photos by Sarah Jump of our kids and volunteers.
02/17/2013
The beautiful new space at Mary's Place! Stop by sometime this week before 5pm if you'd like to help them move in :) Let Mary's Place LLC know when you'd like to help!
Reminder: we'll be helping Mary's Place move TOMORROW at 11AM! Join us at 414 Lexington Ave. Students from University of Rochester's Refugee Student Alliance will be joining us as well!
Hope to see you all there :)
01/05/2013
Fun with balloons and snow :)
REMINDER! ROCFree Winterfest is TOMORROW SATURDAY JAN 5 @ 11:30AM! Volunteers please show up between 10:30-11AM to decorate and prep for the big day! We hope to see you tomorrow!
12/10/2012
Volunteering: December 2012. Thanks to all of our volunteers, the kids, and Mary's Place!
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