YAMTEP has had a successful year with their training activities and employment placement. Approximately 150 students have completed the course; 103 have been hired and 3 went back to school. A new series of training classes are scheduled for: July 12 – July 28, August 2 – August 18, August 23 – September 8 and…

ROC The Block is a new community-based hiring initiative that will bring businesses and recruiters to each of the city’s four quadrants throughout the summer. Rochester employers and residents can meet to discover employment opportunities. Refer to the attached flyer for dates and locations. If you have questions, contact Romanda.Gibson-Stevenson@cityofrochester.gov. https://letsendhomelessness.org/wp-content/uploads/formidable/31/0432_001.pdf

Pandemic-EBT provides additional money to families with school aged children to cover the costs of meals that students would have received at school during the pandemic. Every family in NYS with eligible school-aged chilfen will recieve $420 in food assistance per child. These funds can be used at most supermarkets, corner stores, bodegas and farmers…

It can be difficult for homeless persons and others who do not file tax returns to access stimulus payments and the new Child Tax Credit. The IRS has Non-filer Sign-Up Tools available to assist people who have not filed and do not plan to file a 2020 Tax Return: For the third stimulus payments go…

Covenant United Methodist Church is providing free hot meal for families or individuals every Monday nights from 4:30 – 6:00pm. Currently it is take out only and napkins/utensils are provided. If need meal for a family, family members must be present to pick up the meals. See attached flyer for further information. https://letsendhomelessness.org/wp-content/uploads/formidable/31/Covenant-Table-Flyer-pdf.pdf

Central Church of Christ is collecting gently used purses that will be filled with personal care items to be distributed. Information on when and where donations are being accepted and when distribution will take place can be found on attached flyer. If you have questions call: Minister Clifford A. Florence, Sr. at 585-325-6043. https://letsendhomelessness.org/wp-content/uploads/formidable/31/IMG_3164.png

The Center for Youth has several positions open for those interested in serving young people in our community:  • Rapid Rehousing Coordinator– leading a team that assists young people ages 18-25 in obtaining and maintaining permanent housing. • Safe Harbor Advocate – working with youth/young adults ages 12 – 21 who have experienced human trafficking…

Spiritus Christi Prison Outreach (SCPO)  serves individuals that are justice-involved and re-entering the community by offering comprehensive housing programs that span emergency housing, transitional housing, and permanent supportive housing.  We are currently looking to hire a Housing Administrator.  This position is full-time, non-exempt, with competitive salary and benefits.   Summary: The Housing Administrator is responsible for…

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Rochester/Monroe County trains a diverse group of volunteers to advocate on behalf of the best interests of neglected and abused children involved in Family County. To support those volunteers, we employ Advocate supervisors. We are currently recruiting a position which is a blend of a half-time advocate supervisor and…

THANK YOU! Partners Ending Homelessness and the Homeless Services Network want to thank all of you who took the time to complete the Community Priorities survey and who participated in the Homeless Services Network (HSN) discussion groups to have more in depth conversations in determining community priorities. We will be putting together the notes from…