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Anne Marie Ventura, left, and Joyce Hessemer, two of Joe Rodriguez’s daughters, remember their father during the Memorial Mass held in his honor at St. Joseph Plaza Sept. 27.

New Community Remembers Retired Executive Chef with Memorial Mass

New Community held a Memorial Mass remembering Joe Rodriguez, who served as the executive chef at the organization for nearly 33 years. He had retired in January and passed away…

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Read more about the article Remembering Longtime NCC Executive Chef Joe Rodriguez
Jose “Joe” Rodriguez worked at New Community for nearly 33 years before his retirement in January. He passed away Aug. 10 at the age of 84. Photo courtesy of Anne Marie Ventura.

Remembering Longtime NCC Executive Chef Joe Rodriguez

Many who are part of the New Community network know the name Joe Rodriguez. He served as the executive chef for the organization for nearly 33 years. He passed away…

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Read more about the article Extended Care Helps New Mother Return to Son
Valarie Dickerson spent more than three months at Extended Care after an amputation, participating in therapy and learning how to use a prosthetic. Photo courtesy of Valarie Dickerson.

Extended Care Helps New Mother Return to Son

Becoming a mother is never easy, but imagine facing serious health issues, the recent loss of your child’s father and a diagnosis of a rare disorder for your child. Those…

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Read more about the article Former Harmony House Resident Finds Success at Extended Care
Tamika Muhammad, standing center, enjoys her job as an activity aid at Extended Care. She lived at Harmony House with two of her children for a year and a half.

Former Harmony House Resident Finds Success at Extended Care

Tamika Muhammad is in a good place. She enjoys her job, has her own apartment and is looking forward to the future. But her situation wasn’t always so positive. Muhammad…

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