MCDHS is presenting DHS101, an informative session that provide an opportunity to learn about DHS-FA Division policies and procedures. Community partners will be provided with helpful tools to guide their clients through process. There will be two virtual sessions via Zoom: Thursday 2/10/2022; 9am – 11am: Temporary Assistance, SNAP, Emergency Assistance and Diversion Benefits, Employment…

Free N95 masks are arriving at pharmacies and grocery stores. Each person is allowed three masks while the supplies last. They will be available locally at the following retail establishments: Costco, Walgreens, CVS, Rite Aid, Tops, Wegmans, Price Chopper, ShopRite and Walmart (including Sam’s Club). An additional supply of masks will be distributed to community…

This is a great opportunity for Latino/a/e young adults. URMC is looking for participants ages 18-25 to be a part of an advisory board for a study they are conducting. There is a flyer attached with some additional information to post and hand out to households. If you or someone you know is interested, please…

FLPPS and Partners in Community Development (PICD) are partnering to offer health and human service professionals training to better serve marginalized populations from ethnically diverse backgrounds. The trainings that will be offered are designed to address health care disparities, improve patient provider relationships, promote culturally responsive care and highlight social determinants of health from the…

Jennifer House is a transitional housing residence for adult women that are formerly incarcerated and homeless. It is a warm, homey environment serving 7 – 10 women. The typical length of stay is 9 months. Jennifer House is part of the portfolio of properties and programs managed by Spiritus Christi Prison Outreach. The House Manager…

Governor Hochol has announced the Round Six Empire State supportive Housing Initiatives (ESSHI) awards; 192 conditional awards totaling $35 million across New York State. ESSHI funding provides funding for operations and support services in supportive housing projects serving vulnerable populations. These proposed programs must secure all of their capital funding to secure their ESSHI conditional…

The Center for Youth will be hosting a job fairs on: • Tuesday, December 14th from noon – 3:30pm • Saturday, December 18th from 10am -1pm Both will be located at 905 Monroe Ave. Masks will be required and offered on site. Resumes will be accepted and there will be opportunities to speak directly with…

This 110 unit project is split equally between supportive housing and low income units. Eagle Star Housing will have 20 units for Veterans. We are now accepting applications!!! For the Veteran units, tenants are only required to pay 30% of their income. The subsidy and all supportive services will be provided by Eagle Star Housing.…

Hope you had a safe and stuffed Thanksgiving while you spent time with loved ones. This month, we would like to celebrate the holidays with a small celebration and we cordially invite you to join us. Among the great partners and events, Food link’s Curbside Market will be there with their fresh produce and awesome…

You may be aware that Monroe County is experiencing high transmission rates of COVID. One tool to keep you safe is vaccination. All persons ages 5+ are now eligible for vaccination and Booster shots are also now available. Go to the Monroe County website to schedule an appointment https://www.monroecounty.gov/health-covid19-vaccine. Vaccine Incentives are being offered at…