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Adam Chodak, WROC News 8 evening anchor, shares some thoughts on generosity, relating the story of Paris Butler and her relationship with the House of Mercy.

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What a night! On November 12th the HOM Junior Board hosted a virtual beer tasting event with Rohrbach Brewing Company. Thanks to all of our attendees, we raised more than $2,500! …

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Jim Memmott from the Democrat & Chronicle encourages supporting charitable organizations that help the needy in honor of his quarantine shirt, Old Burgundy.

As close readers of this column know, six weeks ago I was on the verge of giving up Old Burgundy, the long-sleeved, wine-red T-shirt that I had been wearing nearly every day since we began sheltering in place.

I’m happy to report that I’m the grateful recipient of two new Old Burgundies. In addition, the original Old Burgundy has been granted a new life. More about that in a moment.

But first, because I’ve been the recipient of such kindness, and because I have more than enough shirts, I’d like to suggest donations in Old Burgundy’s name to any group that’s clothing and feeding the needy.…

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13 WHAM reports on Sister Grace being selected to receive the lifetime achievement award from the Federation of Social Workers.

Thursday’s bright spot shines on Sister Grace Miller.

Most of Rochester is aware of the caring compassion she has shown for others in the community over the years, providing food, shelter, and housing through the House of Mercy.

It has earned her the nickname of “Rochester’s Mother Theresa.”

Now, she has been selected to receive the lifetime achievement award from the Federation of Social Workers.

Congratulations to Sister Grace, a bright spot in our community every day.

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On July 13, Sister Grace Miller celebrated her 85th birthday… and received a surprise party and video from the guests, staff, volunteers, and friends of House of Mercy, which she founded 35 years ago.…

“Whatsoever you do to the least of my sisters and brothers, you do to Me.”

Mt. 25:40

The House of Mercy Board, staff, volunteers and the Rochester Homeless Union stand in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement against structural racism and racial inequality. We have witnessed with broken hearts the recent state of affairs within our community, the nation and abroad. With the recent murders of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Toney McDade, Breonna Taylor and many others by police and vigilantes, we cannot ignore the fact that people of color are being disproportionately targeted and oppressed with little justice imposed on those who commit these crimes.…

Susan Gawlowicz from RIT’s University News writes about how Professor Caroline Easton leads a team of therapists in a doctoral training program to provide telepsychology services to House of Mercy residents.

Residents of a homeless shelter in Rochester are continuing to receive therapy during the coronavirus pandemic from a team of therapists in a clinical internship program at Rochester Institute of Technology.

The doctoral training program began as an exercise in using telepsychology to deliver care to a marginalized and underserved population. When New York shut down in March to stem the spreading virus, the therapists were already prepared to apply the telehealth protocols in the crisis.…