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  • Flush Forum: 24.7 Public Restroom Access

    There will be a panel discussion to discuss the installation of 24/7 restrooms in the City of Rochester at the First Universalist Church located at 150 S. Clinton Ave. on Saturday January 14th 2023. Please read the attached flyer for more information.

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  • Helio Health – Open Beds

    Pathways of Helio Health Inpatient Rehabilitation Center currently has beds available for medically supervised withdrawal and stabilization services. These services are appropriate for individuals who are experiencing, or expected to experience, mild to moderate withdrawal symptoms coupled with a situation crisis, such as an unstable living environment. We are located at:1850 Brighton Henrietta Town Line…

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  • Annual Point in Time Count – Save the Date

    The 2023 Annual Point in Time Count will take place on January 26, 2023. Volunteers are needed for the Unsheltered Count. Please contact Charles Bollinger, cbollinger@letsendhomelessness.org if you want more information or are interested in volunteering.

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  • Legal Education Workshop

    Rap sheet/Fingerprinting workshop for Justice-Involved persons at the Central Library on Thursday January 5, 2023 at 1pm To lower barriers from an arrest and conviction record, you need to know what’s on your RAP sheet – your legal Record of Arrest and Prosecution. But to get a copy of your RAP sheet, you must first…

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  • Employment Opportunity in Permanent Supportive Housing – Spiritus Christi Prison Outreach

    Housing Stability Director & Case Manager at Thurston Village Spiritus Christi Prison Outreach (SCPO) is a standout organization that believes in the inherent goodness of every person and the impact that a sense of belonging can have. We envision a safe, healthy, and equitable community with abundant opportunities for all. We empower individuals who are…

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  • Regional Health Reach – Clinic has moved

    The Regional Health Reach Clinic (Health Care of the Homeless) has moved from the St. Mary’s Medical Campus.The new clinic address is: 360 Monroe Avenue, Suite 2Rochester, New York 14607 The phone number (585-368-3720) and hours of operation (Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm) will remain the same. If you have any questions or would…

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  • 2022 National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day

    National Homeless Persons’ Remembrance Day is December 21, the winter solstice, which is the longest night of the year, to remember and honor the names of those people who have died in 2022. Locally, the Memorial Service will be held on 12/21/2022 from 11am – 1pm at St. Mary’s Campus Chapel, 89 Genesee Street Rochester…

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  • ARPA Funding Petition

    Community organizations were tentatively awarded funds for Monroe County ARPA funds through the Bring Monroe Back RFP. The County Legislature has had this legislation since September 20th but have not brought it to a vote, delaying funding and work beginning on community initiatives. Please call your County Legislator (see attachment for list of legislators) and…

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  • Health Care for Youth Experiencing Homelessness

    A bill (A/9604/S.8937) is going through the NYS Legislature that would allow minors experiencing homelessness to give consent to their own health care. The bill has passed the Senate and the Assembly and has been waiting for Governor Hochul’s signature since June. Please consider sending a letter (see attached) to the Governor encouraging her to…

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  • Project Anchor – New Rent Subsidy Program

    Project Anchor is a Shelter Supplement Program that will be providing a rental supplement up to 100% of the metro-Rochester Fair Market Rent (FMR). Household income must be below 50% Area Median Income (AMI). Households will be required to pay 30% of their income for rent. Households must be referred by a community based organization.…

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