September, Summit, and Celebration

September 2023

5th annual TogetherNow Summit

Strength in Numbers: Innovation for Community Well-Being

Last week 160 individuals from throughout the community, from service providers to county staff to elected officials and more, joined us to explore the future of social care. The turnout was a perfect reflection of our theme, showing how diverse perspectives and shared purpose can spark world-changing ideas.

We were proud to present Congressman Joe Morelle with the inaugural Community Connector Award before he headed back to Washington. His advocacy and dedication to improving access to services for all those in need have been instrumental since our project's inception.

Public Interest Technologist Dr. Desmond Upton Patton, our keynote speaker, gave a powerful talk on the ongoing research into social media and AI's impact on social service, and how to maintain joy in this challenging work.

Special thanks to Tina Paradiso and the Imprintable Solutions crew for providing in-person t-shirt printing, making for an awesome summit keepsake!

With 9 unique breakout sessions throughout the day, there were countless conversations surrounding new strategies, updates on the various TogetherNow projects, MyWayfinder, and what it means to truly work together. Thank you to all who joined, and here's to carrying the learning and the energy forward!

As Hispanic Heritage Month draws to a close, our appreciation for the Latino members of our community, and the countless contributions of Latinas and Latinos to this nation, continues. Be sure to check out some of the great Latino-focused local organizations, like IBERO and the Rochester Hispanic Business Association, which offer resources to Rochester's Latino residents, or Grupo Cultural, which shares culture and folklore through performances and classes. For a glimpse into the human stories of Latino Rochesterians throughout the years, listen to the Latino Oral Histories compiled on Rochester Voices!

September Community Events

Sept. 9th

EE Pathways' Metro Boom'n

Sept. 27th

ROC the Block presented by the City of Rochester

Sept. 29th

RMAPI's Housing Prototyping Summit

New to the Network!

We're excited to announce that Jewish Family Services (JFS) Rochester is the newest addition to the TogetherNow Network! JFS Rochester helps people improve their emotional and financial well-being, regardless of a person's background or beliefs, by promoting self-sufficiency and fostering economic empowerment.

JFS has a wide range of services within the following programs: Aging Services, The Counseling Center, Essential Services, Family Services, and Jewish Community Services. Click below to learn more, and check them out on MyWayfinder!

JFS Rochester