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Direct Support Professional (DSP) Training
Support, Empower and Transform Lives: This FREE Training includes: Customer Service Skills, Communication Skills, Special Needs Populations, Medical Related Skills (medications/CPR), Computer Skills, Resumes/Interviewings. There will be hands-on interactive instruction. Participants who complete the course receive a stipend and a Certificate of Completion. Training will be helpful for those who are unemployed or under-employed. Classes…
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15th Annual Housing and Support Service Conference
Registration is now open for the 2024 Housing and Support Service Conference. Conference is scheduled for November 13th-14th in Niagara Falls at the Double Tree Hilton Hotel, 401 Buffalo Avenue 14303. A promotional flyer for the event is attached with the lineup of speakers for this year. Go to the following link to see the…
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Homelessness in Rochester
A community forum on homelessness is going to be held at St. Joseph’s Church located at 43 Gebhardt Street in Penfield on October 23rd at 6:30PM. It is wonderful to see such an event take place in a suburban location as it takes the whole community to effectively address homelessness. An action item that will…
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Reducing Barriers from Criminal Records – Judicial Process Commission (JPC)
The Judicial Process Commission is presenting a session on Reducing Barriers from Criminal Records at the Rochester Public Library on October 16th, 2024 from 11am – 5pm. The session will be held in the Kate Gleason Auditorium 115 South Avenue, Rochester NY 14604. Advance registration is encouraged so that JPC can help you obtain your…
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DHS 101 Training
Monroe County Department of Human Services is a complex agency that may present challenges to those int he community who are working with individuals in need of public benefits and services. The Financial Assistance Division will be presenting DHS 101, two informative sessions that provide an opportunity to learn about DHS policies and procedures. Sessions…
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20 Hour Homeless Certificate Training
A number of partners have come together to once again offer the FREE twenty (20) hour Certificate Program for people working in housing supportive settings and performing critical functions with persons who are homeless or experiencing significant housing transition. The certificate training is brought to you by the following partners:• Huther Doyle• Partners Ending Homelessness•…
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PCHO Annual Conference – Picking Up the Pieces: Undoing the Collateral Damage of Trauma
PCHO’s Annual Conference – Picking Up the Pieces: Undoing the Collateral Damage of Trauma will be held on Octobe 9th and 10th at the RIT Inn and Conference Center. The Keynote Speaker, Tonia Cain is renowned for her transformative work in trauma recovery. A diverse array of workshops, trainings and staff improvement activities will be…
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New Funding Opportunity – CoCBuilds
HUD just released a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for a new CoC program, CoCBuilds, that will provide capital funding for the development of new permanent, supportive housing (PSH) units. Please note that this is a completely separate funding stream from the HUD Continuum of Care Program; the CoC Program NOFO has also just been…
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Health Reach – Health Care for the Homeless Day
Health Reach is sponsoring the 2nd Annual Health Fair to celebrate the work being done in our community to suport and advocate for people experiencing homelessness. No registration or appointment is required. The event is free and open to those who are experiencing: homelessness, lack of insurance, limited income or have a substance abuse/addicition issue.…
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Good Afternoon,
VOC’s 2024 Stand Down & Job Fair is fast approaching on Friday, 9/13 from 11 to 2. I have attached the registration form for service providers and employers and am hoping you will share with your networks. I will have the flyer soon for the event to share as well. Thee are still some spaces…
