Housing Advocacy Services

11/20/2025

With great sadness we share the news of the passing of the founder of the House of Mercy founder Sister Grace Miller. We will continue to carry on the work of Sister Grace by helping those who are the most vulnerable in our community.
Rest in Power

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Sister Grace Miller passed away today at 3 p.m., among family and friends, at the age of 90. Sister Grace established the House of Mercy Homeless Shelter in Rochester in 19…

11/07/2025

Get food at The Red Fern

11/02/2025

11/02/2025

Governor Hochul called on Washington Republicans to end their prolonged federal government shutdown and act quickly to approve funding to support New York’s federally funded Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP).

11/02/2025

11/02/2025

November 7th

Stop down to the Irondequoit Town Hall on November 7th. The Irondequoit Police Department will be having our annual Cops for the Community Cupboard clothing and food drive. Please consider donating hats/gloves and anything else to make the colder months more comfortable for those in need! Look for the emergency lights from our vehicles, on the Town Hall campus!

11/02/2025

📢 ATTENTION SNAP RECIPIENTS:
New federal rules begin November 1, 2025.
Work and age requirements are changing for people 18-64 without dependents under 14.
Make sure you understand how these changes may impact you and your household.
➡️ Learn more at: https://socialservices.westchestergov.com/snap/snap-announcements

✅ Stay informed. Protect your benefits.

11/02/2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — The crises at the heart of the government shutdown fight in Washington were coming to a head Saturday as the federal food assistance program faced delays and m…

11/02/2025

Coat drive donations have been rolling in! Thank you so much!

Want to help keep the warmth spreading? You can order items through Amazon and have them shipped directly to us before the end of the month. Just click the link below:

🔗 https://amzn.to/4pPEZrS

11/02/2025

Click here to view our local food options. This include Mobile Food Pantries, Soup Kitchens, Curbside Markets, and more.

11/02/2025

Due to the ongoing federal government shutdown and the lack of federal funding, November SNAP benefits are delayed. For more information: https://otda.ny.gov/snap-benefits-shutdown.asp