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Person Centered Housing Options (PCHO) is holding their annual conference on October 9th and 10th at the RIT Inn and Conferencee Center, 5257 West Henrietta Road. The theme of the this year’s conference is Trauma Informed Care – “Picking Up the Piecess – Undoing the Collateral Damage of Trauma”. The keynote speaker is Tonier Cain…

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The House of Mercy is sponsoring the second annual World Homeless Day on Thursday, October 10th from 2-4PM at the House of Mercy, 285 Ormond Street. This community outreach event will feature organizations that are offering resources for individuals experiencing homelessness such as housing, food, care management and more. A free meal to go will…

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There were two presentations on new programs available in the community at the September 18th HSN meeting: the SAMSHA Grant Critical Time Intervention Collaboration and the Intensive and Sustained Engagement Team (INSET). Attached you will find the power point slides for each of those presentations. We thank you for attending the meetings and the programs…

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Positive Steps is holding the 2024 Housing & Services Conference in Niagara Falls November 13th and 14th, 2024 at the Double Tree Hilton Hotel, 401 Buffalo Avenue, 14303. Hotel rooms are $114+ per night in addition to resort fees and applicable taxes; these rates will be honored through 10/23/2024 All individuals and families need stable…

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The National Alliance to End Homelessness (NAEH) is having a webinar Supportive Housing: A Crucial Part of an Effective System on Thursday, September 19th from 3PM – 4:30PM. Supportive housing is a crucial part of a high-functioning homeless response system, connecting individuals and families with affordable housing and wrap around services. High performing supportive housing…

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The NYS Alliance of Recovery Residences (NYSARR) is holding its 3rd Annual Recovery Housing Conference and Community Celebration. “Community, Collaboration, Conversation and Celebration” will be held on September 20 & 21, 2024 at the North Greece Road Church of Christ at 1039 North Greece Road in Rochester, NY 14626 from 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM.…

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6-week FREE training, starting on 9/9/24 – 10/17/24, 9am-2pm, Monday-Thursday, Bus passes available, Stipend available to those who successfully complete the training. https://letsendhomelessness.org/wp-content/uploads/formidable/31/Bank-Teller-Training-.pdf

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The Association of Fundraising Professionals NY, Genesee Valley Chapter (AFP) is sponsoring an event on September 12, 2024 from 5PM – 7:30PM at the Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship located at 150 Sawgrass Drive. The event will include a viewing to the Ted Talk, “Uncharitable” followed by a panel discussion. Registration fees are $20…

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The Vacant Rental Improvement Program (V-RIP) is new funding that is now available through NYS Homes and Community Renewal that will provide funding for the rehabilitation of vacant rental units. A property must have five or less units and the landlord must agree to a 10 year term of affordability. Applications are being accepted from…

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