Catholic Family Center of Rochester 87 N. Clinton Ave. Rochester, NY 14604. 585-546-7220 cfcrochester.org
A division of the Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rochester, CFC offers comprehensive services to families and individuals in vulnerable or impoverished conditions. Services provided include addiction counseling, homeless shelters, food assistance and nutritional counselling, immigration services, and entreprenurial services.
CDS Housing Office 860 Hard Road Webster, NY 14580 585-341-4600 www.cdshousing.org/
CDS Housing offers affordable housing to people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities, seniors, families and veterans. The apartments are safe, comfortable and offer residents independent living within an inclusive, community setting. Residents have opportunities for on-site socialization, entertainment and events.
Dimitri House
102 N. Union St. Rochester, NY 14607 585-325-1796 www.dimitri-house.org
Open only from Nov. 4 to the end of April. Dimitri House offers an emergency men’s shelter, food cupboard and hot lunch program. In addition, The Dimitri Affordable Safe Housing Program places formerly homeless people in safe, longterm housing. Everyone the nonprofit serves is treated with dignity and respect.
Francis Center Program
A service of the Catholic Family Center 547 Joseph Ave. Rochester, NY 14605. 585-423-9590 cfcrochester.org
The Francis Center is a 30-bed emergency shelter for homeless men over the age of 18, offering long-term transitional and support services. Applicants must not have an arson conviction in order to be considered.
Harbor House of Rochester, Inc. 89 Rossiter Road Rochester, NY 14620 585-473-1779 harborhouseofrochester@gmail.com www.harborhouseofrochester.org
The Harbor House provides affordable, supportive temporary housing for adult critical care patients who have traveled 50 or more miles to the University of Rochester Medical Center or other area hospitals for treatment, and for their adult family members.
individuals or couples who are 8 months or more into their pregnancy, families with children, grandparents or legal guardians with children and same-sex couples with children and undocumented immigrants. Call their phone number or visit the RAIHN website for a list of requirements.
House of Mercy
Rochester McDonald House Charities (RMHC)
285 Ormond St. Rochester, NY 14605 585-546-2580 www.houseofmercyrochester.org
The House of Mercy provides a wide range of services, including an overnight shelter for Rochester’s homeless, cooked meals, a food pantry, life skills classes, support groups, and transportation to medical appointments, job interviews and other important meetings. The nonprofit also refers those it serves for medical and mental health care, veterans’ benefits, substance abuse treatment other services, and advocates for them.
Monroe Housing Collaborative
1000 Elmwood Ave. Rochester, NY 14620 Janet Dreitlein Community Housing Liaison 585-445-5699 https://monroehousingcollaborative.org
Helps those who have disabilities locate housing that meets their specific needs.
Open Door Mission Samaritan House 210 W Main St. Rochester, NY 14614 585-423-1825 opendoormission.com
A nonprofit Christian rescue mission founded with the intention of providing spiritual and physical support to poor and homeless Rochesterians. Space is available nightly for 40 men and 10 women, along with case management services.
Rochester Area Interfaith Hospitality Network 142 Webster Ave. Rochester, NY 14609 585-506-9050 raihn.org
RAIHN is a non-profit, interfaith and culturally diverse organization that assists homeless families. RAIHN is focused on helping those it services achieve sustainable independence by connecting them with shelter, food and personalized case management along a diverse group of volunteers. Shelter is provided by a network of congregational spaces like houses of worship across Rochester on a weekly, rotational basis. RAIHN provides services to single parents with children, pregnant
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Offers lodging, emotional support and comfort to the families of children who are being treated at Rochester-area medical facilities. The nonprofit’s Rochester chapter has two main facilities.
Ronald McDonald House 333 Westmoreland Dr. Rochester, NY 14620 585-442-5437 www.rmhcrochester.org
House Within the Hospital
601 Elmwood Ave., Box Ronald McDonald Rochester, NY 14642 585-276-5437
Place of Hope
A service of the Catholic Family Center 87 N Clinton Ave. Rochester, NY 14604 585-546-7220 ext. 6601 cfcrochester.org
A Place of Hope provides emergency, transitional shelter to single women, women with children, families with children and men with children. Those seeking assistance must apply for Monroe County DHS assistance, but will be admitted even if turned down. Call for application information; most placements are made by Monroe County DHS.
St. Joseph’s House of Hospitality 402 South Ave. Rochester, NY 14620 585-232-3262 www.saintjoeshouse.org
St. Joseph’s House of Hospitality offers an emergency shelter, showers and free clothing for men. The nonprofit also advocates for the homeless and those about to be homeless, makes a washer and dryer available to all, and serves lunch to those in need. All services are free of charge, but the shelter is open only from October 15 to April 15.
Sojourner House at PathStone 30 Millbank St. Rochester, NY 14619 585-436-7100 www.sojournerhouse.org
Sojourner House at PathStone provides a number of services for homeless women and their children, including transitional housing and supportive permanent hous-