Providence Housing has put together some information on resources for the pets of persons who are homeless or in the hospital. Emergency housing services are available at both Lollypop Farm and the Animal Services Center on Verona Street. Information is also included for emergency resources for pet food. Click on link to get detailed information…

The June Homeless Services Network (HSN) meeting is dedicated to setting Community Priorities. The input received from the HSN membership is utilized in planning activities as well as in decision making for making funding decisions throughout the year. Your input is invaluable!! As part of the priority setting process we are asking that you complete…

The Homeless Services Network (HSN) is pleased to announce Mayor Malik Evans will be the guest speaker at the May HSN meeting. When: Wednesday, May 18th (via Zoom) 8:30AM HSN Steering Committee is gathering questions to provide to the Mayor ahead of time to help guide a productive, thoughtful discussion on the issue of homelessness…

The City of Rochester is seeking community comments regarding the use of the new HOME-ARP Funding. Projects will primarily serve the needs of persons who are homeless or at-risk of homelessness, persons fleeing or attempting to flee domestic violence, veterans, and other vulnerable populations including those identified to have the greatest risk of housing instability.…

The NYS Alliance of Recovery Residents and the Opioid Response Network are presenting a free virtual training. Opiod overdoses are increasing. What are the best ways to support both staff and residents? The session will be held via Zoom on Wednesday, April 20th from 7pm – 8:15pm. 1 hour CEU for CASAC, CPP and CPS…

The Local Board for the Emergency Food & Shelter Program (EFSP) ARP (American Rescue Plan) funding application is being re-issued. Recent guidance from the National Board has been released regarding the documentation requirements for EFSP-ARP funding and that extensions are being granted for submission of Local Board allocation plans for the EFSP-ARP funding. Applications will…

Mayor Malik D. Evans and Monroe County Executive Adam Bello are encouraging renters who may be facing a possible eviction or other pandemic-related challenges to utilize existing support services. The City of Rochester and Monroe County disbursed more than $45 million in federal stimulus funding to help with rent relief and legal assistance to prevent…

The City of Rochester and Monroe County seek applications from qualified not-for-profit providers to participate in a comprehensive community service delivery program intended to ameliorate homelessness. Funding is available from the City’s and County’s ESG 2022-23 allocations. This RFP is based upon joint planning by the City, County, and Partners’ Ending Homelessness. Information can be…

The Homeless & Housing Resource Center has developed a toolkit, “Helping Individuals Experiencing Homelessness Obtain Identification Documents”. The Toolkit provides an overview of: Key Identification Types, Steps for replacing ID, Estimated costs and fee waivers, Best practices for ID replacement and Documentation Checklists. Attached are the Power Point slides from a recent webinar introducing the…

As Monroe County moves forward with the goal of ending homelessness, we have reached a point where we are serving a more chronic population suffering from serious mental illness and/or signification addictions that are more difficult to serve in a traditional setting. The complex needs of this population require staff that are trained and experienced…