The flu season is quickly approaching and there is concern regarding a potential uptick in COVID-19 cases. It is crucial that as many people as possible receive flu shots to reduce the utilization of health care services as much as possible to be prepared for the potential COVID surge. Free COVID-19 Testing and Flu Shots…

The YWCA has a number of Single rooms for rent. Please see the flyer for details or if you have any questions please fell free to reach out to Maria Sharp 368-2252 or Phyllis McElligott at 368-2230. https://letsendhomelessness.org/wp-content/uploads/formidable/31/Flyer-YWCA-Apartments-Now-Renting-word.docx

Partners Ending Homelessness is hiring for a new postion, Manager of Compliance and Capacity Building. The primary responsibilities will be using data to provide both program and system level reports and to build the internal capacity of our organization so we are better able to address homelessness in our community. Follow the link to the…

Representatives from the Shelter Task Force in collaboration with other community providers developed protocols for agencies to follow in the event that large community gatherings occur in close proximity to their site(s). These gatherings may place Staff and Clients at risk of exposure to COVID-19 as well as personal harm. If the agency becomes aware…

A workgroup of shelter representatives has developed specific guidance and protocols to be included in the next version of the COVID-19 Shelter Guidance Manual. The Guidance for outside visitors is for persons who are not employees or guests. The Guidance for guests coming in and out of the shelters promote common practices related to guests…

The Monroe County Shelter Task Force continues to meet to address concerns and issues related to COVID-19 and the homeless system. The attached document is a summary of activities through 6.12.2020. https://letsendhomelessness.org/wp-content/uploads/formidable/31/Task-Force-Updates-for-Newsletter-6.12.20.pdf

The Monroe County Shelter Task Force continues to meet to address concerns and issues related to COVID-19 and the homeless system. The attached document is a summary of activities through 6.5.2020. https://letsendhomelessness.org/wp-content/uploads/formidable/31/Task-Force-Updates-for-Newsletter-6.5.20.docx

This resource is a guide for both tenants and landlords to prevent eviction, identify rights and responsibilities, to ensure that correct processes are followed and identifies potential resources to assist with protecting housing. Basic principles: Everyone has Riights and Responsibilities Be resourcesful and take action today Be patient and give grace Click on link to…

Article Content There is a positiion open, Senior Supervisory Social Worker, for the Homeless Programs at the VA in Canandaigua, NY. This position supervises case management and intervention support to the Health Care for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) Program in a team oriented, recovery based program. Must be able to develop appropriate professional relationships with the…

Updates from the Monroe County Shelter Task Force for the week of 5.22.2020. See link below https://letsendhomelessness.org/wp-content/uploads/formidable/31/Task-Force-Updates-for-Newsletter-5.22.20-1.pdf