FAIRPORT, N.Y. – Residents of the Northfield enriched housing program are resisting a forced move after being given 30 days to vacate. They are organizing a protest and seeking the attention of elected officials.
Janice Bell, a recent U.S. citizen, expressed her frustration. “Two years I live here, and I have to move again. And it’s taking a toll on me,” Bell said.
Joan Nersinger, 98, who has lived at the Northfield for nearly a decade, emphasized the sense of community. “Yes, I love them all. Yes, I’ve been here for eight years,” Nersinger said. Another resident added, “That’s the only thing. We’re not just losing a place; we’re losing our friends.”
The program, operated by Family Service of Rochester, allows elderly and disabled residents to live independently. In a letter to staff, the nonprofit’s leaders assured staff that the program would remain open until all were safely relocated. However, an audio recording obtained by News10NBC revealed a different message during a meeting. Jean Lowe, the board president said, “The bottom line is, there won’t be money to pay the electric bill.”
The board president explained, “The issue here is that the level of service and the cost of the building exceeds the rents that we receive from the individuals who live here.”
Family Service of Rochester has already closed its other enriched housing programs in Rochester, forcing many to relocate. Those programs were located at Danforth and Hudson Ridge Towers as well as Jonathan Child Apartments. But Northfield residents are determined to fight back by organizing what they’re calling a Sidewalk Sit-In. They’re planning to stage the sit-in on the sidewalk outside The Northfield, facing Route 250 at one of the busiest times of the day – 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm.
Residents have signed a petition and submitted statements against the move, planning to present them to elected leaders. Nersinger shared her feelings, “I don’t know what else to tell you except I’m devastated. Really devastated.”
News10 NBC’s past investigations reveal serious financial struggles. The board president attributed the financial implosion to having more expenses than revenue.
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