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Welcome
to the South Wedge Planning Committee
SWPC
is a partnership of neighbors and entrepreneurs working together
to preserve the South Wedge Urban Village. Started in 1975
as an outreach program of Calvary St. Andrews Church,
SWPC is funded by the NYS Division of Housing and Community
Renewal,
the United Way, and a variety of public and private sources.
SWPC is built on the dedication of our many diverse
volunteers, who provide leadership for our organization
and vision for the future of our community. We warmly invite
your participation.
Our
Mission
The
South Wedge Planning Committee strengthens the community in
the South Wedge, encourages a full range of housing opportunities,
and promotes a diverse, historically significant and commercially
viable urban village.
Who
we are:
Daniel
Buyer- Executive Director
Eileen
Thomas- Program Coordinator
George
Lorson- Real Estate Development Coordinator
Brian
Pincelli- Marketing Coordinator
Chris
Hartman- Community Outreach Coordinator
Nancy
O'Donnell- Wedge Newspaper Editor in Chief
Mike
Flesh- Wedge Newspaper Writer
What
We Do:
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Publish The Wedge, our community
newspaper
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Operate a Tool Library for SWPC members, with more than 300
tools.
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Acquire and rehab homes for first-time buyers.
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Help entrepreneurs develop business plans
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Serve as liaison with the city and other groups.
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Improve housing with grants to homeowners.
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Encourage participation through volunteerism
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Educate neighbors about crime prevention.
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Encourage beautification and community pride.
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Implement the South Wedge Revitalization Plan.
Savor
our Flavor
224
Mt. Hope Ave.
Rochester,
NY 14620
Phone:
(585) 256-1740
Fax:
(585) 256-1497
www.swpc.org
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