Western New York community needs to address the ‘invisible poor’
Larry Bierl tragically froze to death in Amherst recently. It could just have easily happened in rural Western New York. Coverage of Larry’s death, and the related issue of how those experiencing homelessness were dealing with the extreme cold, included repeated media announcem
ROC to host workshops on social services and housing rights
The Rural Outreach Center (ROC), a nonprofit organization offering a wide variety of social services for those living in Western New York’s rural communities, will host two upcoming workshops titled Navigating the Department of Social Services and Know Your Housing Rights. The
Rural Outreach Center seeks Director of Programs
Organization Name: Rural Outreach Center (ROC), https://theroc.co Organization Description:Social/Community Outreach Job Title: Director of Programs Hours: Part-time (.75 FTE), some evening hours and flexibility in hours Salary:Based on level of experience Location:
ROC Ripples — 2.6.19
This success story is all because of you! Carl had been doing quite well. He had a small, profitable home remodeling business. He was happily married with a child and owned his own home. But then his wife left him and he couldn’t cope with his grief. Carl suddenly be
ROC Ripples — 1.9.19
As a couple, supporting the ROC is one of the more selfish things that we do. Walking up the steps to the ROC, we always have smiles on our faces … It feels good to know we are changing someone’s life. As we pass from the lobby to the meeting room, we observe the teamwork, [&
Rural Outreach Center receives Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation grant
The Rural Outreach Center (ROC), a nonprofit organization located at 730 Olean Road in East Aurora that helps the rural poor transition to self-sufficiency through a variety of programs, was recently awarded a $2,000 grant by the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation. The fun
ROC Ripples — 12.4.18
“What do we live for if not to make life less difficult for each other?” — George Eliot During this holiday season we are warmed by the love of family and friends and the feeling of gratitude for all we have. At the ROC it is the perfect time to reflect on the extraordinary
Rural Outreach Center earns grant for Babies ROC pilot program
The Rural Outreach Center (ROC), a nonprofit organization based in East Aurora that helps the rural poor transition to self-sufficiency through a variety of programs, was recently awarded a $10,000 grant from the Health Foundation for Western and Central New York. The Health Foun
Rural Outreach Center in East Aurora is a Code Blue site
The Rural Outreach Center (ROC) at 730 Olean Road in East Aurora has been designated as a Code Blue site for southern Erie County. From December 2018 through March 2019, the facility will be open to individuals without safe shelter any time the temperature, including wind chill,
ROC seeks full-time staff social worker
Organization Name: Rural Outreach Center (ROC) Organization Description: Social/Community Outreach Organization Web site: https://theroc.co Job Title: Staff Social Worker Hours: Full-time, including 2 to 3 evenings a week Salary (or salary range): Based on level of experie
