RRRS Mission Statement

Collaborating to provide services and opportunities to ensure assimilation of refugees into our society by providing assistance as they strive to be self-sustaining neighbors while still maintaining their own cultural heritage.

All of the organizations listed on this site are in great need of volunteers! If you are interested in volunteering, there are links for contacting each organization on their respective pages.

# Position Name Phone
1 Director of Web Services, RRRN Mike Coniff
2 Medical Director, Brown Square Health Center Louise B. Bennett, M.D. 585- 672-1722
3 UR Refugee Student Alliance Natalie Golub 434-532-6749
4 Director, Mary's Place Kathy LaBue 585-278-0835
5 Director, Mercy Bridges Sr. Edwardine Weaver 585-288-2710 x526
6 R Community Bikes Dan Lill
7 Student Services Coordinator, LVR Melissa Woodhams
8 Rochester City School District Paul Burke
9 RTS Customer Service Millie Rosa
10 Nazareth College Refugee Advisory Board Lacey Laskowski
11 Administrative Assistant, Mercy Bridges Sr. Pat Black
12 Webmaster, RRRN Webmaster
13 Executive Director Mohamoud Abdirashid
14 Maplewood Community Library Shelley Matthews 585-428-8232
15 Administrative Assistant Sr. Pat Black 585-288-2710 x121
16 OACES - RCSD Refugee Assistance Program Greg Finch
17 Rochester Refugee Women's Network - General Rochester Refugee Women's Network