Homelessness in Rochester is everybody’s problem – are you part of the solution?
Project Homeless Connect is a one-day, “one-stop shop” event on October 15, 2009, serving people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.
This unique event attempts to meet immediate, basic needs, such as:
- lunch
- access to medical and dental check-ups
- haircuts and hygiene services
- and many others
And although PHCR is a one-day event, its larger goal is to provide information and a connection to essential, ongoing services, such as:
- housing,
- employment,
- government benefits,
- veterans’ benefits,
- legal services,
- and many others.
As Rochester celebrates its 175th anniversary, PHCR challenges us to take a look at who we are, where we’ve been, and where we’re going – as a city, and as individuals. We have so much to be proud of, and so much yet to be accomplished – including helping those who are separated by homelessness to re-connect.
Our Mission
The mission of Homeless Connect Rochester is to rally the city to support and create lasting solutions for homeless Rochesterians.
We aim to bring together community volunteers to partner with city government, non-profits and the private sector to provide a one-stop shop of health and human services for homeless Rochesterians. Services include medical, mental health, substance abuse, housing, dental, SSI benefits, legal counseling, eyeglasses, New York ID, food, voicemail, employment counseling and job placement, wheelchair repair and more.
The goals of PHC are:
- Improve access to services and housing for homeless Rochesterians
- Engage and increase the collaborative involvement of homeless consumers, business, non-profit community, and individual volunteers to work together to create solutions to homelessness.
- To improve the system of care by creating opportunities for collaboration and sharing of best practices among Rochester's homeless provider community.
- Leverage private, corporate and foundation money and in-kind support to augment city efforts to increase housing options and build service capacity for homeless Rochesterians.
Click to learn more about how you can volunteer or donate and help Rochester’s most vulnerable citizens. Donations are tax-deductible. |
