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R ochester Community and Technical College (RCTC) was awarded a $25,000 State Farm Neighborhood Assist® grant to support students’ basic needs. RCTC will use the grant funds to support the on-campus food pantry, the Hive Supply. Currently enrolled RCTC students have access to the Hive Supply which is stocked with non-perishable food items, personal hygiene products, and other items such as toilet paper, laundry soap, pans, and utensils. Students can visit once a week and collect up to ten items per visit at no cost. RCTC has seen a rapid increase in student use of the Hive Supply over the past year. Each month the College’s Hive Supply continues to set new records for the number of students served. RCTC has been able to reduce the burden of food insecurities for students and their families but needs additional funding to continue. “No one should have to choose between going hungry and going to college. But sadly, 35% of students face that difficult choice. We are so grateful for this Neighborhood Assist grant from State Farm that will ensure our students have regular access to healthy food so they can stay in school, focus on their classes, and get a degree,” stated Kristin Mannix, Advancement Coordinator for the RCTC Foundation. “Thank you to all our faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community members who voted for the RCTC HIVE Supply as part of the grant process. Your commitment to RCTC will provide a better future for our students and their families.” For more information about supporting RCTC students’ basic needs, contact Kristin Mannix at the RCTC Foundation at foundation@rctc.edu or 507-281-7771. RCTC AWARDED GRANT
H ilton Rochester Mayo Clinic Area has been awarded the prestigious Connie Award by Hilton Worldwide, as part of its 2021 Brand Awards & Recognition program. The Connie Award is the highest award granted by Hilton Worldwide and showcases the ‘best of the best’ for each brand within the Hilton portfolio. The winner of the Connie Award is selected based on a combined ranking of overall experience and overall service, in addition to quality assurance audits, measuring cleanliness, hotel condition, compliance with brand standards and property accommodations. The Connie Award embodies founder Conrad Hilton’s dream, of spreading the light and warmth of hospitality. “With many of our hotel guests being here for medical appointments or business travel, it is very important for our team to provide authentic and heartfelt interactions with our guests,” said Miki Radovanovic, General Manager of Hilton Rochester Mayo Clinic Area hotel. “Rochester is a unique community, unlike most destinations. We make it our mission to find thoughtful ways to accommodate our guests. We are honored to receive this award and be recognized for the work that we do and for a spotlight to be shined on the city of Rochester.” Hilton Rochester Mayo Clinic Area will celebrate the award with an event hosted by Avra Hospitality, the hotel’s management company. “Words cannot express how proud I am of the Hilton Rochester team,” said Andy Chafoulias, Chief Executive Officer of Avra Hospitality. “We are grateful for this recognition and are honored to be a part of such an impactful and healing community.” For additional hotel information visit www.rochester- mayoclinicarea.hilton.com HILTON RECIEVES AWARD
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July 2022
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