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  • SNUG Street Outreach Program for Gun Violence Prevention

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    Kristin Geiger presented the SNUG Program at the June Homeless Services Network meeting. The Should Never Use Guns (SNUG) program works to reduce gun violence by providing Street Outreach and Social Work Services in 14 communities in NYS. PathStone operates the program here in Rochester. Attached you will find the powerpoint from the presentation and…

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  • Urban League Information

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    Ronald Washington provided information at the June Homeless Services Network meeting on the Home Store. Attached you will find information about the Urban League and other programs and services they offer to the community. https://letsendhomelessness.org/wp-content/uploads/formidable/31/1344_001.pdf

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  • Together Now – MyWayfinder Information Sessions

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    My Wayfinder Information Sessions are available for Homeless Services Network members. Sign up for one of the upcoming sessions and learn more about Together Now and see a demo of MyWayfinder, a shared information platform. Sessions will be held on 6/24, 6/26 and 6/29 at the United Way. Please view the attached flyer. Scan the…

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  • Finger Lakes Digital Inclusion Coalition – Survey

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    Causewave is currently working with the Finger Lakes Digital Inclusion Coalition, who is distributing a survey on digital equity in order to help inform significant state funding. I thought PCHO may be in a position to get the survey in front of additional folks who can speak to where digital needs are/aren’t being met in…

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  • Nalox Boxes

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    Monroe County is installing and maintaining free NaloxBoxes at hundreds of locations throughout the Rochester area and we would like to include yours. These boxes contain kits of naloxone, or Narcan, which is a medication that quickly reverses an opioid overdose. Narcan isFDA approved and safe for all ages. By making this medication easily accessible…

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  • Monroe County Addiction Services Recovery Fair

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    Monroe County Addiction Services is sponsoring a Recovery Fair!!July 29th, 202311am – 4pmGenesee Valley Park (near the Hawthorne Shelter) See attached flyer for more details. If you are interested in becoming a vendor or volunteering for the event, scan the QR code on the flyer or contact Kelly Robinson at:585-505-7951 or KellyRobinson@monroecounty.gov https://letsendhomelessness.org/wp-content/uploads/formidable/31/1321_001.pdf

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  • Lollypop Farm – Mary Ellen Program Information

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    Lollypop’s Mary Ellen program is a one-time use program that is free for participants and provides up to 30 days of emergency boarding for pet owners experiencing:· Domestic Violence· Homelessness· House fire or other disaster related loss of home· Hospitalization or in-patient rehab program The attached flyer provides more details for this program. For more…

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  • DHS 101 – Virtual Taining Sessions

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    The Monroe County Department of Human Services is a complex agency that may present challenges to those in the community who are working with individuals in need of public benefits and services. Recognizing the potential for difficulties and the value of information, the Financial Assistance Division will be presenting: DHS 101. These informative sessions provide…

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  • VA Caregiver Summit

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    The VA Finger Lakes Caregiver Support Program presents the 2023 annual Professional Caregiver Summit; “Improving the Health and Well-being of our Nations Caregivers”. The summit will be held on Thursday, June 29th from 9am – 12 Noon; it is virtual and there is no cost. The summit will connect the VA and community partners to…

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  • Homeless Services Network – Homeless Symposium

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    The Homeless Services Network Training Committee is pleased to announce the return of the Housing Symposium. The theme is Wellness and Well-Being in the Workplace — The Time is Now. The keynote speaker will be Valerie Way, LCSW-R, TAWW Project Coordinator – NCADD-RA. The Symposium will be held at Nazareth College on:June 2, 20238AM –…

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