UPCOMING CLASSES & LATEST NEWS

15Nov 201813 Nov 2018

Citygate and A Call for Community in Development | Guest Blog by Calvin Eaton

Gentrification and urban development continue to be major topics for discussion in Rochester and here on 540Blog. Today’s guest blog…

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10Nov 20187 Nov 2018

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540, Inc. Launches 3rd Annual November Fundraising Campaign | November 10-27, 2018

We are pleased to announce 540, Inc’s 3rd Annual November Fundraising Campaign From Saturday November 10-27, 2018 we will be…

9Nov 201812 Nov 2018

540, Inc. Announces 1st Satellite Location | 540 at The Yards Beginning February 2019

We are pleased to announce 540, Inc.’s very first satellite location 540 at The Yards 540 at The Yards Announcement!…

WHAT THE COMMUNITY IS SAYING

Via Facebook: 540WMain is a treasure in Rochester and the vegan baked goods are to die for.

Carolyn Joelle, Community Member

Via Facebook: I just attended the appropriation and assimilation discussion. Loved it as always and came away with such a broader perspective.

Kel Rene, Community Member

Via Facebook: Best classes and a great place to learn. They have something for everyone! Also great place to host any event !

Michaela DC, Community Member

Via Facebook: This is a great spot in the community. A place for our people to come together and have meaningful discussions and network with like minded people. Attend an event at 540, you will not be disappointed

Lex Pointer, MCC Student

Via Facebook: Great environment with great people and they have vegan cookies definitely the place to be! You have to go and be apart of the conservations AMAZING!

Derrick Alford, Entrepreneur

A Wednesday Word from the Director | Tis The Season for Thanks & Giving

14 Nov 201815 Nov 2018

Have you donated? 540, Inc's 3rd Annual November Fundraising Campaign is going on now! Dear Community, 47 day...1140 minutes left of 2018. That's it! The Thanksgiving holiday is next…

Now Hiring | Freelance Maker Community Educators | 540 at The Yards

14 Nov 201815 Nov 2018

Are you an artist and/or maker interested in community teaching? . . 540 at The Yards is seeking maker centric freelance educators for Sunday afternoons (1pm-3pm) in February and March…

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Featured Artist Interview | Maureen Robbins

4 Nov 20185 Nov 2018

We are pleased to spotlight Maureen Robbons our November Featured Artist The 540Gallery will showcase Maureen's eclectic artwork Nov. 4-31, 2018 About Maureen Robbins From collector to artist, Maureen Robbins has…

540WMain Receives Awesome Microgrant for Courtyard Teaching Garden

30 Oct 201831 Oct 2018

We are pleased to share that the Courtyard Teaching and Nutrition Garden has received a micro-grant from Awesome Foundation Rochester The courtyard garden project started in 2016 and since then…

540WMain Brings Deaf Instructor to ASL Programming

8 Oct 201831 Oct 2018

Dear Community, As part of 540WMain’s #ChangeIsComing Campaign; I am pleased to announce a programming change to 540's ASL instruction. Beginning Monday Oct. 15th; 540WMain's beginners level ASL class will…

540Community Open House | Every Friday Beginning October 5

5 Oct 201831 Oct 2018

Dear Community, As part of 540WMain's #ChangeIsComing Campaign; we are pleased to announce weekly 540Community Open House What is 540Community Open House? Each Friday starting October 5th 540WMain will be…

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Finale Pain Warrior Campaign | Interview w/Jill Anne Collins

28 Sep 201828 Sep 2018

We are happy to share Jill Anne's Pain Warrior Interview to culminate this year's Pain Awareness Campaign We are happy to finally share Jill Anne's Pain Warrior Interview with everyone.…

Special Announcement 540WMain Founder Joins RocCity Coalition Advisory Committee

27 Sep 201831 Oct 2018

Dear Community, I am excited to announce that I have joined RocCity Coaliation's Advisory Committee as an At-Large-Member. The vision is to inspire and support an inclusive, thriving community with…

540WMain Adds New Staff to Growing “Communiversity”

27 Sep 201831 Oct 2018

Dear Community, Running a grassroots "communiversity" is hard work! Developing, curating, and (yes) cancelling courses based on the needs and wants of the community at any given time makes my…

Introducing the Inaugaral 540WMain Pain Warrior Campaign

17 Sep 201817 Sep 2018

540WMain Learning Academy is pleased to announce the first ever 540WMain Pain Warrior Campaign Background Did you know that September is National Pain Awareness Month? Pain Awareness Month is a…

Special Announcement 540WMain Founder Accepted into Leadership Rochester Program

31 Aug 201831 Oct 2018

Dear Community, I am excited to announce that I have been accepted into the 2018-2019 cohort of Leadership Rochester. Leadership Rochester's mission is to develop and advance leaders through participation in…

Special Announcement 540WMain Launches Signature Lip Balm in Collaboration with Cire d’Abeille Skin Care

25 Aug 201828 Aug 2018

540WMain Learning Academy is pleased to introduce our new Basil & Lime Lemonade Signature Lip Balm Dear Community, After many months of planning, discussions, emails and preparation we can finally…

540WMain Expands Anniversary Celebration to a Weekend Celebrating Women’s Equality Day

20 Aug 201831 Aug 2018

Dear Community, I am excited to commemorate 540WMain's 2nd Year Anniversary (June 16) with a week-long social media campaign highlighting a second year of growth and success as well as…

NEW 540WMain Launches K-12 Teacher & Professional Development Classes

8 Aug 201812 Aug 2018

We are pleased to announce a brand new set of classes designed for teachers and professionals committed to diversity and inclusion Intro to Teaching In A Culturally Diverse Classroom The…

Introducing 540WMain’s Tried & True Classes

29 Jun 20182 Jul 2018

Since 2016 540WMain Learning Academy has offered over 100 low cost classes and events for the Susan B. Anthony Preservation District and the Rochester community. During this time we have…

Why I Sold My Vehicle & Became A Car Free Professional by Calvin Eaton

29 Jun 201830 Jun 2018

It's been exactly four weeks since I sold my car and joined the ranks as a car-free professional in Rochester. What made me decide to take the plunge? Read about…

540WMain Introduces New Book Discussion Series; Unpacking™

28 Jun 20184 Aug 2018

540WMain Learning Academy is pleased to introduce a new discussion series; Unpacking™ Unpacking™ is a series of informal and thought provoking discussions (book chats) based around socially conscious books that…

Black Women Roc! Month Spotlight | Prudence Anderson-Leusch

20 Jun 201825 Jun 2018

We are pleased to highlight Prudence Anderson Leusch as our third Black Women Roc! feature for the Month of June About Prudence Anderson-Leusch How does it feel to…

540WMain Celebrates Two Year Anniversary with the 2018 Anniversary Mingle

16 Jun 201822 Aug 2018

Today marks our two year anniversary of opening 540WMain Community Learning Academy Dear Community, Exactly two years ago today I embarked on a journey that has forever changed my life!…

540WMain Seeks Volunteer Fundraising Coordinator

8 Jun 201812 Jun 2018

540WMain is officially hiring for a brand new volunteer leadership position Volunteer Fundraising Coordinator About the Volunteer Fundraising Coordinator Under the direction and supervision of the Executive Director the Volunteer…

540WMain Seeks (High School) Baking Apprentice

6 Jun 20187 Jun 2018

Dear Community, I am pleased to announce that 540WMain is officially hiring for a brand new internship position Baking (Highschool) Apprentice Intern About the Baking Apprentice Under the direction and…

Special Announcement | Black Women Roc! Campaign 2018

6 Jun 20187 Jun 2018

We are thrilled to announce our 2018 Black Women Roc! Campaign Today is the official launch of our June 2018 Black Women Roc! Campaign All month long we will spotlight…

Introducing 540WMain’s Signature T-Shirt Fundraiser

1 Jun 20185 Jun 2018

We are pleased to launch 540WMain's Signature T-Shirt Fundraiser for summer 2018 About the Fundraiser We had overwhelming community (Facebook) support in helping us vote on a final design for…

Top Three Ways to Be A Successful Social Entrepreneur

1 Jun 20182 Jun 2018

It's no secret that I consider myself a Social Entrepreneur. I've shared this revelation right here on 540Blog and the more I grow as a leader the more I accept…

A Wednesday Word | NEW Community Research Internship & Neighborhood Survey

30 May 201830 May 2018

Dear Community, I am pleased to announce that 540WMain is officially hiring for a brand new internship position Community Research Intern About the Neighborhood Survey The Community Intern Intern will…

Memorable & Unexpected Gifts by Guest Blogger Erin Egloff

29 May 201830 May 2018

"It's not how much we give but how much love we put into giving." - Mother Teresa Gift giving and making gestures are opportunities to show someone that you care,…

Special Announcement 540WMain Welcomes Ray Ray Mitrano as New Advertising & Social Media Associate

25 May 201828 May 2018

Dear Community, Join me in welcoming Ray Ray Mitrano as 540WMain Community Learning Academy's newest part-time hire of Advertising & Social Media Associate* Ray Ray was 540WMain's April Featured Artist…

There’s No Such Thing As An Overnight Success

23 May 201824 May 2018

There's no such thing as an overnight success There I said it. But to my chagrin, I hear this "expression" (if you can call it that) much too often. I…

All About The 2018 Inclusive Prosperity Conference | May 22

18 May 201822 May 2018

Dear Community, I am thrilled to announce that 540WMain Learning Academy will be represented for the first time at the 2018 Inclusive Prosperity Conference About The Inclusive Prosperity Conference The…