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  • Employment Opportunity – PCHO

    Person Centered Housing Options a 501c3 Not-For Profit organization in Rochester, NY is seeking a grant writer to assist with creation and submission of grants for 2021. PCHO is seeking proposals from an experienced grant writer with a history of work in homeless services, housing, social services, data collection, and development for calendar year 2021.…

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  • BIPOC Conference – April 28-29, 2021

    “Amplifying Voices and Creating Accountability for Equitable Action” will be held virtually via Zoom April 28 – 29, 2021. The conference will offer deliberate, intentional and strategic solutions that must include both Racial Equity and Lived Experience as well as inclusion of Human Centered Design emerging models. All stakeholders, providers and allies are welcome to…

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  • Employment Opportunities – PCHO

    Person Centered Housing Options (PCHO) is currently hiring for two positions: Homeless Outereach and Engagement Specialist and Peer Housing Advocate I. If you are interested go to the following link for complete job descriptions and to apply: https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Person-Centered-Housing-Options/jobs

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  • GOOD NEWS! Donation will help families who don’t qualify for state or federal aid stay in their homes

    The Empire Justice Center received a $25,000 from an anonymous donor to assist families who don’t qualify for state or federal aid to stay in their homes. Empire Justice will use the generous donation to financially assist families in Monroe County who are at risk of being evicted due to their inability to pay rent,…

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  • Strengthening Working Families Initiative (SWFI) Trainers Fair

    Hi everyone—   There is a SWFI Trainers Fair next Friday, March 26, 2021 at 10 AM to 12:45 PM to let potential students, parents, employees, organizations and their frontline staff who work with participants, and wider community know of training opportunities and resource in health care, IT and advanced manufacturing fields. These training providers…

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  • PARTNER GOOD NEWS

    Spiritus Christi Prison Outreach (SCPO) has recently acquired the property at 30 Millbank Street, formerly Sojourner House. SCPO’s Nielsen House a Re-Entry transitional housing program for men will soon be moving there from its current location. In addition to this exciting news, SCPO and four guests who have a history of homelessness and incarceration were…

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  • Legal Services Webinar

    A free Zoom event on non-profit Legal Service Resources in Monroe County will be held on Wednesday March 31, 2021 from 8:30am – 12:30pm. Staff from Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc., Legal Aid Society of Rochester, Volunteer Legal Services Project of Monroe County, Inc., Empire Justice, Disability Rights New York and LawHelpNY.org will…

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  • Stimulus Checks for People Experiencing Homelessness

    People experiencing homelessness are eligible for the stimulus payments. You do not have to have an address or have filed a tax return. This IRS link will provide you with information so that you can assist people in getting their stimulus check. https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/economic-impact-payment-information-center Attached you will find the IRS Questions and Answers (FAQ) that provides…

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  • Coordinated Entry Training Recording

    Thank you to all who were able to attend our Coordinated Entry training on February 24, 2021. We hope you found the information helpful. As noted, this training is mandatory for anyone who refers people to the Prioritization List or receives referrals from the List. Below is the link for the recording and transcript of…

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  • Affordable Housing Pilot Program

    As The Housing Council at PathStone celebrates its 50th year of service to our community, we are pleased to announce our newest partnership with The County of Monroe and PathStone Corporation. We invite you to learn how this project will seek to increase diversity and inclusion in affordable housing developments within suburban Monroe County. Please…

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