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  • Annual Housing and Services Conference: Beyond the Basics: Creating Systems and Services for Affordable, Safe, Quality Housing for All

    Positive Steps is holding the 2024 Housing & Services Conference in Niagara Falls November 13th and 14th, 2024 at the Double Tree Hilton Hotel, 401 Buffalo Avenue, 14303. Hotel rooms are $114+ per night in addition to resort fees and applicable taxes; these rates will be honored through 10/23/2024 All individuals and families need stable…

  • Webinar – Supportive Housing: A Crucial Part of an Effective System

    The National Alliance to End Homelessness (NAEH) is having a webinar Supportive Housing: A Crucial Part of an Effective System on Thursday, September 19th from 3PM – 4:30PM. Supportive housing is a crucial part of a high-functioning homeless response system, connecting individuals and families with affordable housing and wrap around services. High performing supportive housing…

  • NYS Alliance of Recovery Residences (NYSARR) – Conference

    The NYS Alliance of Recovery Residences (NYSARR) is holding its 3rd Annual Recovery Housing Conference and Community Celebration. “Community, Collaboration, Conversation and Celebration” will be held on September 20 & 21, 2024 at the North Greece Road Church of Christ at 1039 North Greece Road in Rochester, NY 14626 from 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM.…

  • Bank Teller/Customer Service Training

    6-week FREE training, starting on 9/9/24 – 10/17/24, 9am-2pm, Monday-Thursday, Bus passes available, Stipend available to those who successfully complete the training. https://letsendhomelessness.org/wp-content/uploads/formidable/31/Bank-Teller-Training-.pdf

  • “Uncharitable” A Discussion on the Community Impact of Philanthropy

    The Association of Fundraising Professionals NY, Genesee Valley Chapter (AFP) is sponsoring an event on September 12, 2024 from 5PM – 7:30PM at the Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship located at 150 Sawgrass Drive. The event will include a viewing to the Ted Talk, “Uncharitable” followed by a panel discussion. Registration fees are $20…

  • New Funding Opportunity – Vacant Rental Improvement Program

    The Vacant Rental Improvement Program (V-RIP) is new funding that is now available through NYS Homes and Community Renewal that will provide funding for the rehabilitation of vacant rental units. A property must have five or less units and the landlord must agree to a 10 year term of affordability. Applications are being accepted from…

  • Network for VOC’s 2024 Stand Down.

    United Way Donor Designation ID #1119 Donate Now <http://veteransoutreachcenter.org/ways-help/get-involved/>  vocroc.org <http://veteransoutreachcenter.org/>  If you’re a veteran in crisis or concerned about one, please call the Veterans Crisis Line at 988 and press 1 Nena Siverd Employment & Training Program Manager Veterans Outreach Center, Inc. 447 South Avenue Rochester, New York 14620 (585)295-7818 nena.siverd@vocroc.org <mailto:nena.siverd@vocroc.org>

  • Community Forum On Homelessness in Rochester

    St. Mary’s Church, MC Collaborative, REACH Advocacy and Other Community Organizations are having a community forum to discuss paths forward to effectively address homelessness in Rochester. The event is taking place at St. Mary’s Church in the Dugan Center on August 21 at 6:30PM. If you are interested in your program having a table at…

  • SNAP Program – Double Up Food Bucks

    The Double Up Food Bucks program is a state initiative where SNAP recipients receive a dollar for dollar match on purchases of fresh food up to $20 per day. The City of Rochester is contributing $880,000 which came from a pool of COVID relief funds which is funding a pilot that includes frozen produce to…

  • **We’re Hiring!**

    Join Spiritus Christi Prison Outreach as a Housing Administrator to support our mission of empowering justice-involved and homeless individuals with stable housing and essential services. This full-time role involves overseeing rental subsidies and ensuring compliance with regulations. Apply now to make a difference in our community! https://www.spirituschristiprisonoutreach.org/employment-1

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