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Too often Rochester, NY is featured in the news for its problems. But this area is rich with community-based organizations striving to improve the lives of its residents. Join local pediatricians Megan Lasaponara and Sarah Collins-McGowan as they interview people who are involved in good works all over the region. We will learn about each organization and how our guests found their path to community-based work. If you are ready to hear good news and feel inspired by what Rochester has to offer, join us as we talk to the people making our community ever better.

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Aaron Lattonzio - Rochester Summer Meals Program

August 26, 2020 • Megan Lasaponara & Sarah Collins-McGowan

Megan and Aaron discuss the Rochester Summer Meals program, its community partners, and changes in the era of COVID. Aaron Lattanzio is a senior program manager at Causewave Community Partners, Aaron has supported strategy, outreach and coordination efforts of the Summer Meals Partnership of Rochester since 2014. While working with the partnership Aaron has also worked on a variety of other youth-focused initiatives including student attendance in the Rochester City School District, youth nutrition and physical activity with Finger Lakes Eat Smart NY and GROW comprehensive health and development screenings with the Children’s Institute. As a former chef, Aaron has a passion for ensuring youth in our community have access to healthy and tasting food options.

https://www.summermealsroc.org/

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