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Veterans Stand Down
The Veterans Stand Down for all Military Service Veterans is being held on Friday, August 13, 2021 from 10am – 1pm. It is being held at the City of Rochester Public Market 280 North Union Street 14609. On site services offered: Veterans Benefits, Housing, Social Security, Employment, Health Care, Public Assistance, VA Eligibility, Senior Services,…
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New Housing Opportunity
Trillium Health is taking applications for their new Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (ESSHI) affordable housing project (21 units) for members of the community who are homeless and/or HIV+. For more information on the project and how to apply, contact Frances Davis at fdavis@trilliumhealth.org or 585-270-2857.
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Driver’s License Suspension Reform Act (DLSRA)
Recent legislation has been passed, the Driver’s License Suspension Reform Act (DLSRA), which ends driver’s license suspenstions for failure to pay unpaid traffic fines or failure to appear to answer a traffice summons, an appearance ticket or a traffic hearing. DLSRA reinstates driver’s licenses and creates an installment payment plan to pay outstanding fines and…
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Job opportunities for clients we serve
I had the pleasure of meeting with Val Ruoff Supervisor at Waste Management last week and he shared with me the opportunities at Waste Management are endless. He is very interested in working with our populations and helping them work through the necessary barriers people we all serve go through, so they are able to…
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YWCA Job Opportunities
If you or someone you know wants to help make a difference in someone’s life, the YWCA of Rochester and Monroe County has a number of position opens, in our Rapid Rehousing and Long term housing programs. Please visit our website at www.ywcarochester.org and review career opportunities. If you have any specific questions you can…
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How to Access Stimulus Payments and Child Tax Credit
It can be difficult for homeless persons and others who do not file tax returns to access stimulus payments and the new Child Tax Credit. The IRS has Non-filer Sign-Up Tools available to assist people who have not filed and do not plan to file a 2020 Tax Return: For the third stimulus payments go…
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New Meal Site – Covenant Table
Covenant United Methodist Church is providing free hot meal for families or individuals every Monday nights from 4:30 – 6:00pm. Currently it is take out only and napkins/utensils are provided. If need meal for a family, family members must be present to pick up the meals. See attached flyer for further information. https://letsendhomelessness.org/wp-content/uploads/formidable/31/Covenant-Table-Flyer-pdf.pdf
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Purses With a Purpose – Central Church of Christ
Central Church of Christ is collecting gently used purses that will be filled with personal care items to be distributed. Information on when and where donations are being accepted and when distribution will take place can be found on attached flyer. If you have questions call: Minister Clifford A. Florence, Sr. at 585-325-6043. https://letsendhomelessness.org/wp-content/uploads/formidable/31/IMG_3164.png
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Employment Opportunities – Center for Youth Services
The Center for Youth has several positions open for those interested in serving young people in our community: • Rapid Rehousing Coordinator– leading a team that assists young people ages 18-25 in obtaining and maintaining permanent housing. • Safe Harbor Advocate – working with youth/young adults ages 12 – 21 who have experienced human trafficking…
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HSN Advocacy Committee Code Blue Survey
The Homeless Services Network (HSN) Advocacy Committee is conducting a survey to get feedback on the Code Blue plan for Monroe County. Please complete the survey and return as soon as possible. Link to survey: https://naz.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eni1SOavpPXtTNA
