Volunteer Online The United Way of Greater Rochester encourages residents to volunteer time to support local organizations. Active volunteering is made simple with the online Volunteer Connection that allows residents to easily connect with organizations seeking volunteers.Another local effort to enlist volunteers is Rochester Cares, an emerging affiliate of the City Cares / Hands On Network, which strives to bridge the gap between agencies in need and volunteers looking to help out. For volunteer opportunies with the City of Rochester, visit One City Connection.

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Board of Elections Website Adds Online System

To expand voter interest and participation, the Monroe County Board of Elections has created an Online Voter Information system that allows residents to register to vote, request absentee ballots, check current registration information, locate polling places and obtain information on current office holders. In addition, online maps of each town and legislative district allow users to locate voting places.United Way Celebrates 90 Years of Service in Rochester

Begun in 1918 as the Rochester Patriotic and Community Fund, Inc., our community recently celebrated the 90th anniversary of its highly successful United Way. Changing names several times, today's United Way of Greater Rochester continues to be a national leader in meeting high standards for fundraising and community investment.


Grassroots Programs Announce Activities

The City Walk continues its efforts to build social capital through direct connection of people in the community, including its "first Thursday" walks in different parts of the community.

The Downtown Community Forum has announced several 2010 community discussion sessions, including the "Mayor Robert J. Duffy One City Series."