Sponsored Organizations

Benincasa (Hospice Care): Benincasa is a comfort home that follows Hospice structure offering care, comfort and support for those in their last days. We assist family members as well in offering a caring, nurturing atmosphere.

Coordinator: Becky Pronko 385-3462 or BeckyPronko@rocheser.rr.com

Bethany House: A Catholic workers house supporting homeless women and children. Volunteers work in preparing meals and sorting/distributing clothing.

BirthRight: Provides counseling and referral assistance in support of pregnant women and their babies through pregnancy and delivery.

Coordinator: Joan Lienhardt 381-6248 or jbl@frontiernet.net

CASA (Court Appt Special Advocate): Court Appointed Special Advocate’s mission is to train and supervise a diverse group of volunteers to advocate for children who have been abused and/or neglected. The children are at risk of being removed, or have been removed, from their homes. Our goal is a safe, permanent home for children as soon as possible. CASA becomes involved with a case is by appointment from a Family Court judge.

Coordinator: Pat Slimmer 586-2537 or casarny@aol.com

Eastern Service Workers

Coordinator: Connie Wahl 582-1753 or conniewahl@juno.com

Elderberry Express: Elderberry Express is a senior (55 years and older) citizens transportation service for Pittsford residents and residents at 81 Linden Knoll in Brighton. All our volunteer drivers handle any valid senior activity. Service is free but donations are accepted. The service operates Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Gil Landry 248-6237

Employment Network: The Employment Network is a support system with pragmatic programs for individuals who are facing employment changes, questions or decisions. The network is a ministry formed through the collaboration of members from three catholic parishes, The Church of the Transfiguration, St. Louis Church and Saint Catherine of Siena, which are located southeast of Rochester, NY. Learn more by following the link.

Habitat for Humanity:  Flower City Habitat for Humanity builds 9 to 11 homes per year. Various organizations sponsor houses by providing a combination of direct funding, in-kind donations of materials and services.

Coordinator: Kathleen Rogers 383-0387 or krogers@rochesterhabitat.org

Jesuit Volunteer Corps

John Blanton 381-9713 or jblanton@sjfc.edu

Mercy Outreach Center:  A Sisters of Mercy neighborhood community program providing health care, dental care and prescription services for uninsured families. Physicians, dentists, nurses, social worker and reception volunteers are needed for the continual success of this program.

Coordinator: Penny Gardner 288-2634 or pjgmoc@rochester.rr.com

Pittsford Food Cupboard: The Pittsford Food Cupboard is a community effort to meet the emergency and supplemental needs of any individual or family within a designated area by providing food items in a caring and non-judgmental environment (phone: 264-9860).

Sisters. of St. Joseph Convent Nursing Home

Coordinator: Emily Nunn 387-0363 or eanunn56@hotmail.com

St. Joseph’s House of Hospitality & St. Joseph's Neighborhood Center

Coordinator: John Blanton 381-9713 or jblanton@sjfc.edu

Women’s Place: Catholic Family Center for homeless women and their children providing shelter, food, clothing and fellowship. Volunteers are welcome to assist in providing needs for those in house.

Patty Lovallo 383-0446 or plovallo@rochester.rr.com

 

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