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2024 Lunar New Year Celebration at Asia Mall Feb 04, 2024 07:15 PM Feb 04, 2024 11:43 AM
RCTC Hosting CHINA Town Hall Oct 28, 2013 08:00 PM Nov 16, 2019 11:41 AM CHINA Town Hall is a national day of programming on China involving 50 cities throughout the United States. Webcast Speaker: Former US Secretary of State, Madeleine Albright, “Issues in U.S. – China Relations"
Community Vaccination Clinic (First 50 shots will get a $50 Incentive) Oct 14, 2022 02:00 PM Sep 29, 2022 11:23 AM Sponsored by Chinese Community Center, MN Department of Health, HomelandHealth
January 2021 Community and City for Health Jan 22, 2021 11:00 AM Aug 01, 2024 09:29 AM Review November Session and City for Health Mission; 2021 Workplan and Agenda; Expanding Community Health and Equity Support; Other co-design/equitable engagement
September 2021 Community and City for Health Sep 17, 2021 11:00 AM Apr 22, 2023 11:33 AM This month, we will give an update on the co-design guide/toolkit, offer updates on other regional “co- design” projects.
July 2021 Community and City for Health Jul 16, 2021 11:00 AM Apr 22, 2023 11:34 AM We will share a progress report on the Community for Health-supported co- design efforts around the region. Finally, we will share objectives for 2021 and discuss the development of an equitable community engagement and co-design guide or toolkit.
May 2021 Community and City for Health May 21, 2021 11:00 AM Apr 22, 2023 11:58 AM Co-design guide/toolkit, food acces collaboration effot
Community and City for Health Nov 20, 2020 11:00 AM Aug 01, 2024 09:27 AM This month, we will review and discuss revisions to the co-design process and communication based on Discovery Walk co-designer feedback. Additionally, we will continue (per our last discussion) how we can support others across the region looking for equitable and meaningful community engagement and collaboration.
January 2022 Community and City for Health Jan 21, 2022 11:00 AM Aug 01, 2024 09:45 AM Strategic planning to explore the region's vision to be America's City for Health (beyond co-design) in the coming year
March 2021 Community and City for Health Mar 19, 2021 11:00 AM Aug 01, 2024 09:43 AM This month, we will review our February steering team meeting including a discussion about how to build expectations for co-design and equitable collaboration. We will share a progress report on the Community for Health-supported co-design efforts around the region. Finally, we will discuss the development of the equitable community engagement and co-design guide.
February 2022 Community and City for Health Feb 18, 2022 11:00 AM Aug 01, 2024 09:34 AM Topics include ICI updates; Co-design Tool Kid; Future Discussions
Feb 2021 Community and City for Health Feb 26, 2021 11:00 AM Aug 01, 2024 09:32 AM Expanding Community Health and Equity Support; Equitable Community Engagement and Co-design Guide/Toolkit
December 2021 Community and City for Health Dec 10, 2021 11:00 AM Apr 22, 2023 11:32 AM Co Design Guide Update & Next Steps 20 minutes  High-level feedback on graphic language and layout of guide  Evolving/growing co-design support in 2022 o Facilitator training o Marketing and expanded use of co-design guide o Continued co-design project support o DMC Equitable Development Coordinator hiring
Bolder Options Tailgate 2024 Jul 13, 2024 07:30 PM Jul 28, 2024 10:11 AM Don't miss out on any of the action! Mark your calendars for this free event and get ready for an unforgettable evening in support of Bolder Options Youth Mentoring - See you there!
Deep Listening through 1:1s Trainings, Monday, January 20, 5:30-7:30pm Jan 20, 2025 07:30 PM Jan 17, 2025 11:28 AM This is a training on how to have the courage to go deeper than the weather and sports. One-to-one conversations are a fundamental organizing tool to understand each other’s experiences, discern our local issue campaign direction, and build relationships to go change things together.
Introduction to Minnesota Summers Aug 08, 2024 06:00 PM Aug 08, 2024 11:28 AM Camping & Camp Fires; Water Play, Boats and Fishing;
LWV-R Rochester Public Schools Nov. referendum Aug 12, 2024 08:30 PM Aug 05, 2024 10:45 AM Monday, August 12: 7:00 pm info session on Rochester Public Schools Nov. referendum Roch Pub Library Aud, doors open at 6:30 pm
LWV-R Candidate Forum Olmsted County Commissioner District 3 Jul 30, 2024 07:45 PM Jul 12, 2024 10:43 AM
LWV-R Candidate Forum Rochester City Council Ward 6 Jul 25, 2017 07:45 PM Jul 12, 2024 10:30 AM
Human Library at Thursdays on First Aug 24, 2017 06:00 PM Oct 07, 2020 07:19 AM
Women’s Foundation of Minnesota Community Connect Event Jul 24, 2024 02:00 PM Jul 09, 2024 05:06 PM Community Connect is an informal biannual gathering for community members from across the state to meet and find serendipitous connections to their next funder, accomplice, or co-conspirator. This event is not just for the outgoing and social—we’re confident it will be a meaningful and welcoming experience for extroverts and introverts alike.
Food for Thought: A feast of food and friendship Oct 11, 2017 07:30 PM Sep 28, 2017 10:55 AM
Punch 9 for Harold Washington Feature Documentary Jun 16, 2024 02:00 PM Jun 01, 2024 10:51 AM Supported by the Office of the Mayor, Rochester City DEI, in partnership with the NAACP
Somali Independence Day Jul 06, 2024 06:00 PM Jul 09, 2024 10:58 AM
Family Resource Center May 13, 2024 05:30 PM May 10, 2024 07:35 AM Family Service Rochester has embarked on a journey to create a Family Resource Center. These parent-led centers are hubs of support, services, and opportunities that foster the healthy development and well-being of children, youth, and families.
2022 March Olmsted County Health Assessment & Planning Partnership (HAPP) Mar 10, 2022 09:00 AM Mar 21, 2022 09:04 AM Health Assessment and Planning Partnership (HAPP) Meeting
Community Townhall Uplifting Student Voices Apr 22, 2024 07:00 PM Apr 20, 2024 05:57 PM Convened by NAACP, Rochester, MN
2021 December HAPP Meeting Dec 09, 2021 09:00 AM Dec 15, 2021 07:20 AM Health Assessment and Planning Partnership (HAPP) Meeting
Community Health Forum: CHIP Strategies Nov 08, 2017 09:00 AM Oct 20, 2017 10:04 PM
Community Health Forum: Community Bright Spots Aug 09, 2017 09:00 AM Jul 02, 2017 12:07 PM
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City of Rochester 2026-2027 Budget Planning

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May 27, 2025 City Council Study Session ; Apr 28, 2025 City Council Study Session Materials

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2025-2026 RPS Budget

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Rochester International Relations Committee

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NAACP, Rochester Chapter

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Rochester NAACP Statement on Racist Hate Incident Targeting Black Child in Public Park

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Financial Aid Support Sessions

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May 2025 DMCC Board Meeting Reports (10-Year Milestone)

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10-Year DMC Looking Back

 

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Discovery Square Shared Lab Infastructure

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Three Housing Projects with DMC Assistance

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DMC Equitable Economic Development

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Minnesota Main Street Economic Revitalization Program

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West Transit Village DMC Board Meeting

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Rochester Public Library - Master Plan Study

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