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#CleanSlateNY, Unlocking Second Chances, Monday Nov. 18, 11am-2pm, Central Library Join us on November 18 from 11am-2pm at the Central Library of Rochester & Monroe County (115 South Avenue, Rochester, NY 14604) to learn from policy experts, lawmakers, community leaders, and reentry advocates about the impact of this newly enacted sealing law, reentry services and…

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NYS OMH is holding a statewide Town Hall featuring Commissioner Ann Sullivan, M.D. on Wednesday, December 18, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Commissioner Sullivan will be presenting and taking feedback on the future of New York State’s public mental health system. Please see the attached flyer for more information. When we receive the information…

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October 31, 2024 Rochester, N.Y. – Partners Ending Homelessness (PEH), Rochester and Monroe County’s Continuum of Care for the Homeless, announces that Connie Sanderson, Executive Director, is retiring from her position next year after nearly eight years at the organization’s helm. Connie has served the homeless population for over three decades. In order to have…

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This year’s theme is, “Beyond the Basics: Creating Systems and Services for Affordable, Safe, and Quality Housing for All.” As we face unprecedented times, the opportunity to elevate the voices of underserved communities is greater than ever. All individuals and families need stable housing to survive and thrive. Housing provides a foundation, however, going beyond…

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Support, Empower and Transform Lives: This FREE Training includes: Customer Service Skills, Communication Skills, Special Needs Populations, Medical Related Skills (medications/CPR), Computer Skills, Resumes/Interviewings. There will be hands-on interactive instruction. Participants who complete the course receive a stipend and a Certificate of Completion. Training will be helpful for those who are unemployed or under-employed. Classes…

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Registration is now open for the 2024 Housing and Support Service Conference. Conference is scheduled for November 13th-14th in Niagara Falls at the Double Tree Hilton Hotel, 401 Buffalo Avenue 14303. A promotional flyer for the event is attached with the lineup of speakers for this year. Go to the following link to see the…

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A community forum on homelessness is going to be held at St. Joseph’s Church located at 43 Gebhardt Street in Penfield on October 23rd at 6:30PM. It is wonderful to see such an event take place in a suburban location as it takes the whole community to effectively address homelessness. An action item that will…

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The Judicial Process Commission is presenting a session on Reducing Barriers from Criminal Records at the Rochester Public Library on October 16th, 2024 from 11am – 5pm. The session will be held in the Kate Gleason Auditorium 115 South Avenue, Rochester NY 14604. Advance registration is encouraged so that JPC can help you obtain your…

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Monroe County Department of Human Services is a complex agency that may present challenges to those int he community who are working with individuals in need of public benefits and services. The Financial Assistance Division will be presenting DHS 101, two informative sessions that provide an opportunity to learn about DHS policies and procedures. Sessions…

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