City of Rochester Disposes of Citizens ID's and Other Belongings
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On December 20, 2014, the City of Rochester bulldozed Sanctuary City, a homeless encampment, disposing of inhabitants belongings including ID's, social service cards and Social Security cards. Without proper ID, these citizens can not access services that they might need. Sister Grace, homeless activist and advocate from House of Mercy, speaks about the incident and the situation it has created.
Interview with Sister Grace:
TAKE ACTION: Donate to A Home for Sanctuary Village (help purchase a house for the homeless with House of Mercy) | Help Fill a Dump truck with Hope! | Sign the petition! HALT THE EVICTION AND SUPPORT THE HOMELESS OF SANCTUARY VILLAGE IN ROCHESTER, NY
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