The Open Door Mission is planning to create a new residential care facility for women and their children in Rochester’s 19th ward. It is, according to the Mission, a kind of safety net for the safety net. But it has sparked some backlash among neighbors of the proposed facility. We’ll talk about the plans, the need, and the potential impact. My guests in studio from Open Door Mission:
- Michael Hennessy, Executive Director
- Michael Belmont, Development Director
- Anna Valeria-Iseman, Executive Administrator