More than 20 people, some homeless, gathered May 29 under the Anthony-Douglass Bridge in downtown Rochester to bring awareness to the plight of Rochester’s homeless population. Many held signs and chanted as they faced rush hour traffic. Sister Grace Miller, who helped organize the rally, spoke to the news media about the importance of finding a temporary housing solution for those living on the street.
Sister Grace Miller of the House of Mercy, who has advocated for the homeless for many years, makes a sign before the start of the May 29 rally.
Advocates contend that there has been an influx of the homeless onto the streets since the closing of Sanctuary Village on Canal Street. Above, Horace Medlock holds a sign eluding to that claim.
Sister Rita Lewis (center) of the House of Mercy joins others during the rally on South Avenue May 29.
Men hold sign as they stand near South Avenue.
Michael Bush stands near South Avenue during the rally.
Hubert Wilkerson (right) joins other protesters.
A group of homeless people and advocates stand where a tent-city for the homeless once stood, under the Anthony-Douglass Bridge in downtown Rochester.
