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GFM Clinic Robbery

Posted by on Apr 13, 2010 in Neighborhood, Peacemaking | 0 comments

Rochester medical clinic...

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GFM Break-Ins

Posted by on Apr 13, 2010 in Neighborhood | 0 comments

“Old-Fashioned” Clinic Burglarized Five Times Reported by: Evan Axelbank, Channel 8 News It’s gotten to a point where doctors and nurses aren’t surprised to find this kind of damage. “It’s sapped their enthusiasm and energy, it’s kind of like OK, what am I going to find now?” said Bill Waldert, the clinic’s business manager.Only two weeks ago the only thing they had to worry about were patients, of which three fourths are on medicare or medicaid. “This is a good old-fashioned family...

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EO Opens Webster Center!

Posted by on Apr 2, 2010 in Community | 0 comments

  By: Nicole Friberg, Webster Center Director What is Embracing Options? We are a Christ-centered Crisis Pregnancy Center. We address the needs of individual women by sharing the Gospel and empowering them to make positive life-affirming choices. Embracing Options is a Care Net affiliate. Care Net is a national network of 1,180 pregnancy centers that provide free support to pregnant women. The United Methodist Church of Webster Outreach House Embracing Options committee consists of Ray and Laurie Dutcher, Dave and Bobbi Olson, Pastor Lee, and...

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Remembering Samuel McCree

Posted by on Feb 7, 2010 in Neighborhood | 0 comments

Rev. Samuel McCree’s way led to many outreach ministries in Rochester The Rev. Samuel McCree Jr. of Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church stands inside the shelter his church was building in September 1994 for women fleeing domestic violence. In the basement of the church founded by the Rev. Samuel McCree Jr. is a large hall where more than 10,000 free breakfasts were served last year. Just down the street from Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church is the Southwest Area Development Corp., an economic-growth agency. McCree was the visionary...

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Merry Christmas!

Posted by on Dec 23, 2009 in Community | 0 comments

Greetings from the Morehouses! We deeply appreciate all your support and look forwardto serving together with you in the coming year. Click here to read our holiday...

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New Vision in 2010

Posted by on Dec 23, 2009 in Prayer | 0 comments

As 2009 comes to a close, we’re anticipating the new plans the Lord has for us to fulfill. This past summer, in response to the growing need at His Branches, we pulled together a development committee that includes Board members, some staff, and others willing to donate their time. We recognize the urgency to establish ourselves on a solid financial base with community support to keep our doors open during these times of deep economic stress. Meeting monthly, the Lord has blessed us with expanded opportunities and relationships with...

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Arnett Block Association

Posted by on Dec 18, 2009 in Community, Neighborhood | 0 comments

Arnett Block  Association

Several years ago, in response to concerns voiced by neighbors on Arnett Boulevard, Dr. Morehouse’s wife, Susan, gathered a group and started the Arnett Block Association. We’ve been meeting once a month ever since then with neighbors, police officers, building inspectors, and landlords, working to reduce the crime, drug dealing, and gang violence in our area, closing each meeting with prayer. The group has spearheaded several positive community projects, including hosting a Bible Club and Block Party in our parking lot every year. This year...

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19th Ward Activities

Posted by on Dec 5, 2009 in Neighborhood | 0 comments

The 19th Ward Community Association was established in 1965 to promote the quality of life and character of the 19th Ward Neighborhood. Our motto is “Urban by Choice” and our mission is “To create a conscious multi-racial community where individual and cultural differences are celebrated and where people share a sense of community.” An all-volunteer, member-supported organization, the Association advocates for its residents with local government and organizations on community, crime, and public safety issues. It also...

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