Press Releases
The $750,000 investment comes at the start of Hunger Action Month and will help ensure Foodlink can continue providing healthy food options for families
(Rochester, NY) – Today, Congressman Morelle announced that he helped secure $750,000 in the recently-passed House appropriations bill for Foodlink, a critical local organization dedicated to ending hunger and building healthy communities.
Award to RIT’s Center for Integrated Manufacturing aims to retain and create jobs, and boost our economy at a time when it’s needed most
(Rochester, NY)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced $1.1 million has been award to the Rochester Institute of Technology’s (RIT) Center for Integrated Manufacturing Studies.
$4 Million Project Supports the Reunification and Revitalization of Downtown Rochester
(Rochester, NY) – Congressman Joe Morelle joined with local government partners to announce funding for the Inner Loop North Transformation Project was recently included in legislation passed by the House of Representatives.
The $1.9 million grant will help RIT expand opportunities to students, ensure technology is inclusive
(Rochester, NY) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced that nearly $2 million in federal funding is being awarded to the Rochester Institute of Technology to increase diversity among research staff and ensure Artificial Intelligence development incorporates inclusion competency.
H.R. 4, The John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, would combat voter suppression and discrimination that has been on the rise
(Rochester, NY) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle took action to strengthen voting rights and combat voter discrimination by passing H.R. 4, The John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. The legislation, which Rep.
Nearly $100,000 investment would strengthen after-school programming, provide trauma-informed services, and enhance career readiness for young people
(Rochester, NY) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced that he helped secure the inclusion of nearly $100,000 in the House of Representatives’ recently-passed appropriations bill for the Boys & Girls Club of Rochester.
Over $500,000 award will ensure Baden Street Settlement continues to provide vital services for residents
(Rochester, NY) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced over $500,000 was included in the House of Representatives’ recently-passed appropriations bill to ensure the Baden Street Settlement can continue to provide critical services for our community.
$150,000 renewable grant will aid and support women entrepreneurs
(Rochester, NY) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced federal funding has been allocated through the Small Business Administration (SBA) to begin a Women’s Business Center in Rochester that will provide aid and support to local women entrepreneurs.