RASE, the Racial and Structural Equity Commission is a collaborative effort of the City of Rochester and Monroe County charged with examining current local laws, and developing new, local policies and legislation that seek to dismantle systemic and institutional inequities across Monroe County. The RASE Housing Workgroup held a virtual Town Hall this week to…

Central Church of Christ is offering Christmas Food Basket Sign Up, Grab and Go Dinner and Free Coat Distribution. FOOD BASKET SIGN UP DATES: Wednesday 12/09/2020 7PM – 8:30PM 101 S. Plymouth Avenue (front door across from the jail) CHRISTMAS MEAL GRAB AND GO DINNER Saturday 12/19/2020 11:30AM – 1:00PM FREE COAT DISTRIBUTIOIN Saturday 12/19/2020…

Dates for Asymptomatic COVID-19 Rapid Testing Sites have been scheduled. Four sites will be in the City of Rochester: Residents are encouraged to pre-register on-line at https://www.monroecounty.gov/healthcalls/register or by calling 311. Walk-ups will be accepted. Persons under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian, and all who are receiving tests…

St. Joseph’s Northside is a ministry in a struggling city neighborhood. The Program Coordinator is responsible for overseeing this ministry by providing a safe, accepting and welcoming environment for all visitors and guests in an effort to try to lessen isolation often found in the streets. The Program Coordinator will assist individuals by connecting them…

Racism: A Public Mental health Crisis Creating A Culture of Bold Change: A virtual conference series to engage in an interactive dialogue to respond to the urgent need for racial equity and antiracist work in the field of mental health. You will find a link to the first three webinars as well as information to…

Dimitri House has an opening for a case worker for their new PSH program. The YWCA has a Team Leader position open working in their Emergency Housing program. Attached are the two job descriptions and contact information if you are interested. https://letsendhomelessness.org/wp-content/uploads/formidable/31/0232_001.pdf

HUD has currently released materials and resources that address serving people with different acuity levels. While they are addressing Rapid Re-housing programs, the information is also useful for PSH programs and any programs serving vulnerable populations. Follow link to HUD Exchange https://www.hudexchange.info/trainings/courses/best-practices-for-serving-populations-with-high-acuity-needs/ for recording of the webinar and slides. Summary is also provided on attached…

The Central Church of Christ is organizing a winter coat drive from October 9th – November 25th. The Giveaway will be Thursday November 26th. Donate your gently used or new coats and cold weather items and help others stay warm. Follow link to flyer with information on when and where donations can be dropped off…

Willow Domestic Violence Center is presenting a free training on Trauma and Fleeing Domestic Violence on Wednesday December 2, 2020 from 10am – 11:30am. Training will be virtual via a Zoom meeting. Contact Stefanie DeBellis with any questions at stefanied@willowcenterny.org The Zoom link is: https://zoom.us/j/97102209435?pwd=REFpVEpEbWN1YXNMd01aN2RHcldNUT09 Meeting ID: 971 0220 9435 Passcode: 692530

The 12th Annual Housing & Supportive Services Conference will be virtual via Zoom on November 12-13, 2020 from 9AM – 12 Noon. The Early Bird registration discount has been extended until 10/30/2020. The conference will offer discussions and workshops that feature speakers with diverse expertise in areas of housing, healthcare and supportive services. Follow link…