BATAVIA/Two friends come together and “challenge” the community to fill the Emergency Pantry shelves at the Salvation Army

This past Wednesday, the Emergency Pantry at the Salvation Army had to close a bit early as they ran out of shelf stable foods. Knowing the need in the community is great right now, Salvation Army Operations Manager, Todd Rapp, put up a notice on the Salvation Army Facebook page. …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Goodwill of WNY opens expanded retail store and donation center in Batavia plaza

A grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony will take place at 8:45am on Friday, February 2nd in partnership with the Genesee County Chamber of Commerce Press release BATAVIA, N.Y. — Goodwill of Western New York has completed the expansion and renovation of its location in the Batavia Plaza (previously Valu Plaza) at 4152 …

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BATAVIA/Philosophy based on ‘Housing with Dignity’ drives UConnectCare’s residential services

UConnectCare’s Detox Center, which is located behind the Atwater Community Residence on East Main Street in Batavia (Provided photo) By Mike PettinellaUConnectCare publicist In an ongoing effort to provide the most efficient and compassionate treatment methods for those struggling with substance use disorder, UConnectCare (formerly Genesee/Orleans Council on Alcoholism and …

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BATAVIA/Main St. 56 Theater hosts the first Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours event of the year

The Genesee County Chamber of Commerce held their first Business After Hours event of the year at Main St. 56 Theater on Thursday evening. There was champagne, hors d’oeuvres and plenty of networking opportunities along with a tour of the theater which is planning for a 12-show season. The theater …

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