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  • ROC the Day Brings Hope for Continued Security at Son House Tuesday November 29th, 2016
    November 29th is ROC THE DAY Meet Brendan. He lives at Son House and feels safe there. He’d like to keep it that way. Brendan Lopa has been a resident of Son House for nearly two years and is grateful for his home and cat, life, and the supportive resources he has thanks to Providence Housing ...
  • 80 Day of Caring Volunteers Made Big Impact at Providence Housing Friday May 20th, 2016
    Volunteers from Six Companies Made Day of Caring a Priority Providence Housing Development Corporation welcomed 80 volunteers for United Way’s Day of Caring in Monroe County on May 12, 2016, plus 10 additional volunteers are expected to help the non-profit organization by the end of June, all because of United Way’s Day of Caring efforts in ...
  • Follow up your Thanks with one day of Giving for ROC the Day. Tuesday December 01st, 2015
    December 1, 2015 is ROC THE DAY Many of us realize during this time of year how thankful we are for all that we have, including the roof over our heads and great friends, peers and loved ones who support us. There are also many people who are struggling to find a home and any ...
  • Group Home Residents Excited for Life Changing Opportunity Thursday November 19th, 2015
    Providence Housing and Catholic Charities Community Services provide new living experience for residents. Providence Housing Development Corporation is proud to manage a new group home property in Penn Yan, Yates County, in partnership with Catholic Charities Community Services. Pickering House, named after Catholic Charities Community Services founding Executive Director Paul Pickering, is home to three ...
  • University of Rochester Freshman Volunteer at Providence Housing for Wilson Day 2015 Tuesday September 15th, 2015
    On Thursday, August 27th, 2015, Providence Housing was fortunate to have close to 20 volunteers helping at two properties – Paul Wolk Commons and St. Salome Apartments. Each year, the University of Rochester coordinates a volunteer day called Wilson Day that takes place during freshman orientation. It is a way for all incoming freshman ...
  • 80 Volunteers Help Providence Housing in May-June Through Day of Caring Monday June 29th, 2015
    Rochester, NY – Providence Housing Development Corporation welcomed 63 volunteers for United Way’s Day of Caring in Monroe County on two different dates in May, plus 17 additional volunteers in June, all because of United Way’s Day of Caring efforts in both Monroe and Chemung counties. Eight different companies chose Providence Housing for their volunteer ...
  • ROC THE SUN Crowdfunding Campaign a Success Friday June 12th, 2015
    Providence Housing Development Corporation and Sustainable Energy Developments (SED) recently completed a successful crowdfunding campaign through Indiegogo, raising $3, 500 to help install an array of solar panels on their Son House Apartments property. SED will award and install a 5kW array for Providence Housing as part of their Roc-the-sun giveaway contest won earlier this year. ...
  • Providence Housing Announced As Winner of SED ROC THE SUN Solar Giveaway Friday March 13th, 2015
    SED will donate a 5kW solar array to Providence Housing and organize a crowdfunding effort to add to the project. Providence Housing Development Corporation is excited to be the winner of the ROC the SUN Solar Giveaway, a contest lead by Sustainable Energy Developments, Inc. (SED). SED will award the non-profit, affordable housing organization a 5kW ...
  • Providence Housing’s Celebrates 20 years of Affordable Housing Successes Saturday September 20th, 2014
    Providence Housing Development Corporation hosted its 20th Anniversary Gala on Thursday, September 18th, at artistic venue Artisan Works. Executive Director John McDermott welcomed 200 community members, dignitaries, staff, and residents to the event. Providence Housing celebrates 20 years in affordable housing with gratitude for past successes and their focus on a future that includes further ...
  • PROVIDENCE HOUSING TO CELEBRATE 20 YEARS Tuesday September 02nd, 2014
    Providence Housing Development Corporation will host a 20th Anniversary Gala on Thursday, September 18th, at Artisan Works, 565 Blossom Road, Suite L, Rochester NY 14610 from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. WHAM-13 News Anchor and Associate News Director Don Alhart will be the event’s Master of Ceremonies. A silent auction will feature over 60 “baskets” ...