A thriving community center, the Flying Squirrel is located on the historic Clarissa Street in Rochester. The center is a meeting point for artists and performers from the community who indulge in exchange of ideas and display their art works for the audiences. Here, one can attend the art exhibitions or watch the performances of local musicians and dancers, thus offering a wide range of cultural events. Apart from this, the center also hosts conferences, lectures, open mic nights and other events.
Action for a Better Community, established in 1965, is a community action agency that encourages, supports, and develops self-sufficiency among low-income families in Monroe and Ontario counties in New York. The agency is governed by board of directors, comprised of one-third private-sector representatives, one-third public-sector representatives and one-third consumer-sector representatives. Its Head Start program provides low-income children with activities that help them grow mentally, socially, emotionally and physically. The agency s Child Development Center is accredited with the National Association for the Education of Young Children. ABC Enterprise Center is a facility providing training and technical assistance to start-up and emerging businesses. Its Welfare-to-Work program provides a comprehensive array of services, including case management, job readiness training, job placement and followup. Action for a Better Community is located in Rochester, N.Y.
