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  • Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Waiting List Opening

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    The Rochester Housing Authority (RHA) is opening the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list, formerly known as Section 8. The HCV program is funded through HUD and assists low-income families and individuals to secure quality, affordable, and safe housing in Monroe, Wayne, Ontario and Livingston counties. Applications must be submitted online on the RHA website.…

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  • ROC the Block

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    ROC the Block is a community-based hiring initiative that will bring businesses and recruiters to the city’s four quadrants throughout the summer and early fall. With this fun, local, block-party styled event, Rochester employers and residents can meet to discover employment and wrap-around resource opportunities. See attachment for specific dates and times for the events.…

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  • May HSN Meeting – Community Priorities

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    The May HSN Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 15th at 8:30AM via Zoom. We will be determining our annual community priorities at this meeting. We would like a great turnout for this meeting to ensure that as many voices as possible are heard. The community priorities are used for planning purposes and are included…

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  • Save the Date – 2024 Homeless Symposium

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    The Homeless Services Network (HSN) is excited to announce that the 2024 Homeless Symposium will be held on Friday, June 21st from 8:15AM – 12:30PM at Nazareth University. The theme for this year’s event is “People Helping People – Strategies for Success”. More information will be coming in the next few weeks. Contact Craig Johnson,…

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  • Empire Justice – DHS Application Delays Outreach

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    The Empire Justice Center is a non-profit law firm dedicated to making the law work for all New Yorkers. The Empire Justice Center is working on a project to address delays in applying for public assistance, SNAP or Medicaid from Monroe County. Have you applied for benefits? If you have applied and did not receive…

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  • Greater Rochester Housing Partnership (GRHP) Presentation

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    Tim Wildman from the Greater Rochester Housing Partnership (GRHP) gave a presentation at the April 17th Homeless Services Network Meeting on GRHP’s Home Ownership programs. There are three different progams that assist income qualified persons with the purchase of their first home: Buy the Block II, HOME Rochester and Make Monroe Home. The powerpoint from…

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  • Employment Opportunity – Providence Housing – $1,000 Signing Bonus

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    Providence Housing’s mission is to strengthen families and communities by creating and providing access to quality affordable housing enriched by the availability of supportive services. Providence currently has an opening for a Family Life Coach. The position provides case management services to program participants to maintain the most independent living possible. You can view the…

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  • Survey – Community Perceptions of Partners Ending Homelessness

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    Causewave Community Partners is partnering with Partners Ending Homelessness to conduct a survey to better understand community percptions and to help us plan for the future. All responses are anonymous; the survey should take 10-15 minutes to complete. We hope to get a wide response to the survey and look forward to your thoughts. You…

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  • Employment Opportunity – Providence Housing

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    Providence Housing’s mission is to strengthen families and communities by creating and providing access to quality affordable housing enriched by the availability of supportive services. Providence currently has an opening for a Family Life Coach. The position provides case management services to program participants to maintain the most independent living possible. You can view the…

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  • Emergency Food and Shelter Program Funding Available

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    Monroe County has been chosen to receive funds to supplement emergency food and shelter programs through the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP). The program was created by Congress to help meet the needs of hungry and homeless people throughout the country by allocating federal funds for the provision of food and shelter. The Local…

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