Rochester Children's Zone, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization created to advocate for all children, their families and the community that surrounds them. The geographic boundaries of the Zone are Norton to the North, Main Street to the South, Goodman to the East, and the Genesee River to the West.

Action Teams

If you are not yet involved with one of the Action Teams, please contact Ellen Lewis, RCZ, Inc. Transition Team Leader, to let us know which group you would like to join and your name will be added to that team’s distribution list. You can contact Ellen Lewis at 585-546-1040 or elewis@rczinc.org.

Action Teams

Community Safety
Community Co-Lead:Alan Newton  Resident Co-Lead:Solomon Taylor  Board Liason: Adam McFadden  

Next Meeting: Monday, September 15, 2008 @ 5:30pm- Our Home 439 Central Ave.

Meeting Minutes: Community Safety Notes (May 19, 2008)

Early Development & Care of Children
Community Co-Lead: Jim Coffey  Resident Co-Lead: Sicily Mitchell  Board Liason: Dirk Hightower
 Next Meeting: Wednesday, September 10, 2008 @ 5:30 - Our Home 439 Central Ave.

Meeting Minutes: Available soon

Education Pre K-16
Community Champion: Carol Shuherk
Board Liaison: Shaunta Collier-Santos

Next Meeting: Tuesday, September 16, 2008 @ 5:30pm - Our Home 439 Central Ave.

Meeting Minutes: Available soon

Health & Wellness
Board Liaison: Rev. Glenn Alexander
Community Champion: Vacant

Next Meeting: Thursday, September 4, 2008 @ 5:30pm - Our New Home  439 Central Ave.

Meeting Minutes: Health and Wellness Notes (June 5, 2008)

Housing & Community Development                        
Resident Co-Lead: Christina Spain-Taylor  Board Liason: Carlos Santana

Next Meeting: Tuesday, September 23, 2008 @ 5:30pm - Lincoln Branch Library (Joseph @ Avenue D)

Meeting Minutes: Housing & Community Development Notes (May 20, 2008)

Parent Support & Adult Education & Employment
Community Co-Lead: Nicolle Crocker and Anita Jones Resident Co-Lead: A. Tyrone Wilmer  Board Liaison: A. Dirk Hightower  

Next Meeting: Monday, September 8, 2008 @ 5:00pm (Supper) 5:30pm (Meeting) - Our New Home  439 Central Ave.

Meeting Minutes: Parent Support Notes (June 9, 2008)

Youth Support
Community Co-Leads: Rev. Harmon Stockdal  Resident Co-Lead: Cozette Cooper Board Liaison: Sherri Lise

Next Meeting: Tuesday, September 9, 2008 @ 5:30pm - Our New Home  439 Central Ave.

Meeting Minutes: Youth Support Notes (June 10, 2008)

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