Homelessness

Federally-funded 24/7 crisis hotline for homeless youth ages 12-21 providing immediate safety planning, shelter referrals, and family mediation services.

Largest privately-funded homeless youth organization providing 24/7 emergency shelter, education support, and life skills training in 34 U.S. cities.

Federal resource center providing free technical assistance and information on McKinney-Vento rights ensuring homeless students can enroll in and attend school.

National volunteer-based nonprofit providing free street outreach, mentoring, and housing assistance for homeless youth in 30+ cities across the United States.

Family Promise of Greater Rochester works to prevent and end family homelessness while promoting safety, stability, and dignity for households affected by housing instability or harassment. They provide emergency shelter and temporary housing, individualized case management, safety planning, and advocacy for families experiencing harassment. Staff connect households to legal and community resources, assist with housing placement and prevention supports, and offer ongoing follow-up to help families secure stable, harassment-free homes.

Charles Settlement House provides compassionate outreach and housing-focused services to prevent and end homelessness in Rochester, NY. They offer drop-in supports, housing navigation, and individualized case management to help people secure stable housing, apply for benefits, and connect to healthcare and employment resources. Outreach teams and community partnerships also provide referrals, meals, and life-skills programs; more information is available on their website.

S.W.A.N Inc. at Montgomery Neighborhood Center provides outreach and supportive services to people experiencing homelessness in Rochester, New York, with a mission to promote housing stability, safety, and access to basic needs. They offer drop-in resources such as meals, hygiene supplies, case management, and housing navigation, plus referrals to emergency shelter and behavioral health services. Operational on-site; visit their website for hours and program details.