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Volunteers Needed


Our Refugee and Immigration Department is experiencing an increasing number of refugees arriving in Rochester and we are in high need of reliable volunteers to help with housing set-ups, being a family mentor, and training clients to use the RTS bus system. Please click the link to view and respond to our new volunteer opportunities today! 
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Why We Love Working at CCFCS

Why We Love Working at CCFCS: Watch our TV Ad!


Watch "Why We Love Working at CCFCS", a commercial about CCFCS that aired in September in the Rochester, NY television market. This 30-second ad, produced by Sundance Marketing, features employees Amanda Metzger, James Waters, Michael Flanigan, Sametrius Brigham and Getachew Beshir. We’re so grateful to them for helping us spread the word about our agency, our mission, and our great people. Do you want to love where you work? Come join us! Click here for job listings.


Senior Housing Takes Shape at Marketplace Mall


Construction of the Marketplace Senior Apartments in Henrietta is progressing and the apartments are expected to open in July 2024. This project, developed by Rochester’s Cornerstone Group, was made possible with the help of an ESSHI grant from the NYS Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative. The development will be independent living, but residents in 45 of the 150 units will receive services and support from CCFCS to help them succeed and age in place. 

Save the Date/Empty Bowls 


Join us for one of our most cherished fundraisers. This year’s Empty Bowls event will be held December 7th from 5:30-8:00 PM at the Kodak Center in Rochester. We can’t wait to see you there!

Share the Joy is Coming!

Our annual gift-giving program, Share the Joy, is almost here. Head to our website on November 1st to select a client Wishlist and help make the holidays brighter for those in need. To stay in the loop, sign up to receive our e-blasts by visiting our Share the Joy website. 


CCFCS Welcomes New Chief DEI and Culture Officer


CCFCS is pleased to welcome Evelyn Parker as our Chief DEI and Culture Officer. Evelyn is a DEI leader with over 21 years of experience in human resources, learning and development, and talent management. She holds a master’s degree in organizational leadership and development, is a Certified Diversity Executive (CDE), and is a Certified BRIM (Bias Reduction in Internal Medicine) Trainer. Evelyn is also a 2023 Athena Award finalist, 2023 Women of Excellence honoree, 2023 Colors of Success DEI leadership finalist, and a 2023 Forty Under 40 honoree. Evelyn will lead our agency as we strive to meet goals toward workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion, in matters ranging from equitable pay to training, mentoring, and advancement.  
Camp Stella Maris

Camp Stella Maris 


What a wonderful way to end the summer! Residents of our homes for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities spent three days of fun at Camp Stella Maris. Most came for one full day, but some residents stayed overnight in a cabin. Many thanks to Camp Stella Maris and our CCFCS staff for another great outing at Conesus Lake!
CCFC News
In the News 
Job Opportunities Await in Finger Lakes Region for Migrants
Rochester Agencies Welcome Newly Arrived Asylum Seekers
CCFCS Takes Part in Roc the Block Employment Fair
These Agencies are Helping People of Color with Developmental Disabilities Live More Independently
CCFCS CEO Lori VanAuken Named to RBJ’s Power 30 Health Care List
How You Can Help Asylum Seekers Entering Monroe County 
National Guard to be Deployed in Monroe, Erie Counties over Security Concerns amid Asylum Seeker Influx 
Lori VanAuken


Thank You for Taking the Time to Catch Up With Us!


Every day, I witness the wonderful work of CCFCS employees and the generous support of our mission from our volunteers and donors. Together, you help us build a stronger community.

With gratitude,   
President & CEO 
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