From her hospice bed, Sister Grace Miller watches her new homeless shelter come to life
10/17/25 at 03:00 AM
From her hospice bed, Sister Grace Miller watches her new homeless shelter come to life
WXXI News NPR, Rochester, NY; by Gino Fanelli; 10/15/25
The last mission of Sister Grace Miller is set to come to life through a partnership with the Open Door Mission. La Madonna Della Strada, or “The Lady of the Streets,” will operate a new low-barrier overnight shelter for men on West Main Street. The shelter has capacity for up to 25 people. Folding cots dot the floor of the space in a grid, and the space also includes a full kitchen and bathrooms. The building’s signage reads “Sister Grace’s Homeless Shelter.” Miller, who currently is in hospice care, first announced plans to launch a new shelter in 2023 ...