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The Rural Outreach Center (ROC) is again offering Code Blue shelter services for southern Erie County. Code Blue is a state-mandated program that requires every county to offer nighttime shelter for homeless persons when the wind chill temperature drops below 32 degrees. There are two shelters in Buffalo, Harbor House at 241 Genesee St. and […]
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, is currently looking to fill two part-time positions — a site worker and driver — for its Code Blue program. As a Code Blue site for southern Erie County, the ROC’s […]
Please Join Us at ROCtober!Have some fun and support the important work of the ROC! And while you are at it … don’t forget to buy raffle tickets for two FABULOUS electric bikes! Buy ROCtober and Raffle Tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/roctober-tickets-72389313385?aff=ebdssbeac&utm_source=ROC+master+list&utm_campaign=8416210e37-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_09_30_02_39&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_07deecb82b-8416210e37-175522669
Those who live with diabetes know it is a challenging condition that must be monitored closely. This includes bloodwork, medications, making daily choices about foods that are eaten, exercise routine, fluid intake and planning ahead to maintain good health. The public is invited to come and join other individuals who want to learn more about […]
Each holiday season, the Rural Outreach Center (ROC) in East Aurora collaborates with generous community partners to provide Christmas presents and gift certificates to families engaged with ROC services. For many families, the holidays can be an extra financial burden rather than a time to celebrate. The ROC’s Christmas program is a great way […]
Economic Development Corps (EDC) AmeriCorps are placed in nonprofit and educational institutions across the Buffalo-Niagara Region and provide financial literacy and tutoring services to their host site and clients. Participation in the EDC program provides members the opportunity to develop valuable skills and experiences and positions them for success in future employment and community service. […]
Each year, the Rural Outreach Center (ROC) in East Aurora provides school supplies to local students through its Back Pack Program. This year’s invitation-only event, for active ROC families, will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. Monday, Aug. 26, at the Boys and Girls Club of East Aurora, 24 Paine St. Students invited to […]
Need to update your resume or want to improve your interviewing skills? Make yourself and your resume stand out to potential employers by stopping by the Rural Outreach Center (ROC) in East Aurora on Monday, Aug. 12. A nonprofit organization offering a wide variety of social services for those living in Western New York’s rural […]
Every July 4th while you are sitting in your sister’s or brother’s backyard, on your lawn chairs, eating your first hot dog of the season, and later oohing and ahhhing over the colorful bursts of stars in the sky, we often forget what we are really celebrating. Independence. Everyone wants it. It’s what your support of the ROC is […]
Please check out this important video on rural access to mental health services, courtesy of WBFO’s Mental Health Initiative: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FzEn_9J2L0&feature=youtu.be