Dr. Margarita S. Guillory and her team at the University of Rochester have been working on this Public History Project for years. On digrocreligions.org, you will find fascinating information about the history of the Megiddo Mission and its place in the 19th Ward, as well as history about the several Roman Catholic churches/parishes that eventually merged into St. Monica’s—just as two examples.
May 2023
Update 19 – May 2023
Presidents Message Thank you to all who continue to support and uplift the mission of the 19th Ward Community Association. The 19WCA participated in the United Way Day of Caring. We had volunteers from Rochester Area Community Foundation, Care Stream and ESL. We met at the Arnett Branch Library at 11am. Our volunteers worked at Ravenwood Garden and did spring yard clean-up at the home of a senior citizen in our community. The Arnett Cafe provided lunch at the library and we got to know each other a little better over a good meal! LaMar Advertising is running a billboard pet campaign for a free picture of your pet through May 31st. You can submit your picture of your pet at LamarLovesPets.com Please mark your calendar for Square Fair on June 3rd. There are a few vendor spots open – please call the office or email 19thward@19ca.org. We also are in need of volunteers to help! Please call the office at 585-328-6571 if you are available. Westside Farmers Market begins Tuesday June 6th, 4-7pm. Can’t wait! Complete Streets Makeover is being held June 10th. Susan Morehouse and the Complete Streets Makeover team is in need of volunteers. If you know […]
