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Huge shout out the team members who peddled in the parade this weekend, led by the peddle-master himself, Jesse Knoth. Many thanks to who supplied the people-powered vehicle! What a great way to celebrate the day and see the city.

Happening tomorrow!

We hope you’ll join us this Juneteenth for a powerful day of celebration, reflection, and community.

Jackie Dozier, our director of community health and well-being, will be honored as an Elder—recognizing her years of service, leadership, and dedication to improving the health and wellbeing of Rochester’s Black community.

Come out tomorrow, and on Saturday for the parade and festival and be part of this meaningful celebration.

📅 June 19 & 20 | 📍 MLK Jr. Memorial Park

Find all the details here: https://www.racf.org/about/events/2026-juneteenth-festival/

Supporting the well-being of frontline workers is essential to stronger, healthier communities.

Tomorrow, Wednesday, June 17, from 9–10 a.m., the NYS Trauma-Informed Network Resource Center (TINRC) will launch the Frontline Workers Wellness Toolkit at a free virtual event. The new online toolkit offers practical resources for stress awareness and wellness for people working across New York in a range of industries, sectors, and roles.

Attendees will get a guided tour of the toolkit, learn more about TINRC and opportunities to stay involved, and take part in a live Q&A. The event is open to all New Yorkers and does not require registration.

Mark your calendars and share this post to help spread the word!

Learn more:
https://www.traumainformedny.org/event/nys-tinrc-frontline-worker-wellness-toolkit-launch-event/

NYS TINRC Frontline Workers Wellness Toolkit Launch Event | Trauma-Informed Network Resource Center At the NYS TINRC, we are excited to announce the upcoming launch of the NYS TINRC Frontline Workers Wellness Toolkit. With funding from the NYS Office of Mental Health, this free, […]

Did you hear? There’s a health care rodeo making its way through Rochester! If you missed the first one, don’t worry—there are two more opportunities to get your blood pressure checked, learn about vital resources in your community and connect with health professionals across a variety of disciplines.

Learn more in this dynamic interview with WDKX’s Tariq Spence, Dr. Mary Bisbee-Bates and Jeffrey Freeman:

Health Care Rodeo coming to Rochester this summer | Common Ground Health Tariq Spence, host of the WDKX morning show, talks with Dr. Mary Bisbee-Burrows, chair of the African American Health Coalition, and Health Coalitions Manager Jeffrey Freeman, about their plans to bring health information and services directly to the people.

Juneteenth is just one week away!

We hope you’ll join us this Juneteenth for a powerful day of celebration, reflection, and community.

Our Director of Community Health and Well-Being Jackie Dozier will be honored as an Elder by the Wazee Circle of Elders—recognizing her years of service, leadership, and dedication to improving the health and wellbeing of Rochester’s Black community.

Find all the details for the Elder's ceremony and other activities across two days of community celebrations: https://www.racf.org/about/events/2026-juneteenth-festival/

📅 June 19 | 📍 MLK Jr. Memorial Park