A series of free trainings are available from the Professional Development Program, SUNY Albany for direct service staff. Topics include Leveraging Diversity to Enhance Shelter Services; Working Effectively with LGBT Residents; Understanding Opioid Use; and Substance Abuse and Its Impact on Shelter Residents. Follow link for workshop descriptions and registration information. https://letsendhomelessness.org/wp-content/uploads/formidable/31/Professional-Development-Center-Free-Online-Trainings.docx

The City of Rochester is seeking proposals to develop affordable rental and home ownership units. The RFP and cover page can be found at https://www.cityofrochester.gov/housingrfp/ . A pre-proposal conference will be held via Zoom on Monday 9/14/2020 from 3 – 4:30PM. Proposals must be received by the City of Rochester no later than 12PM on…

The Virtual12th Annual Housing and Special Needs Population Conference will be held November 12th and 13th. Follow link to the Save the Date flyer. https://letsendhomelessness.org/wp-content/uploads/formidable/31/Virtual-HSNP-2020-Save-Date.pdf

The 8/19/20 ECHO Case Management Session is “Working WITH the Housing Deprived. Andy Carey, MSW and Co – Founder of MC Collaborative and Co – Chair of REACH Advocacy will present. Please follow link to get more info on ECHO and the Zoom link for the session. Contact Courtney Caldwell at ccaldwell@hutherdoyle.com with any questions.…

Finger Lakes Performing Provider System (FLPPS) has partnered with Eleversity, the training division of Heritage Christian Services, to host multiple live webinars from August to December. Focus of trainings will be shifting requirements for non-profit organizations due to COVID-19. Sessions will begin August 19th and registration is now open. For more information, follow link. https://letsendhomelessness.org/wp-content/uploads/formidable/31/Finger-Lakes-Performing-Provider-System.docx

The Volunteers of America (VOA) Children’s Center has re-opened to help meet the need for child care now that parents/guardians are returning to work. The VOA is also enrolling children in our Pre-K programs. Follow link to flyers for more information! https://letsendhomelessness.org/wp-content/uploads/formidable/31/0168_001.pdf

Sojourner Home has realigned and is partnering with the YWCA to continue is mission to serve women and families in crisis. As part of the realignment the transitional housing program located on Millbank Street has closed its doors. Any referrals you might have in the future should be directed to “211” or MCDSH Emergency Housing.…

The 2020 Point in Time (PIT) Report has been submitted to HUD and is now available on the Partners Ending Homelessness website for your future reference. PIT Report

The COVID Rent Relief Program assists low-income households experiencing an increase in their rent burden due to a loss of income during the COVID crisit by providing a one-time payment covering the increased rent burden for one to four months. The application process opened 7/16/2020 and will remain open for two weeks. See attached flyer…

Eviction Prevention Talking Points and Resources have been updated. we’re all in this together, and it’s critical that we encourage everyone (landlords, tenants & providers) to work within their rights & responsibilities to maximize housing security & quality for everyone. That means holding the folks (landlords AND tenants) who are acting in bad faith accountable,…