Shelter Program

Need help?

Shelter is provided for families* apartment-style and is supported by case management. Space is limited to six families at any one time. Call 585-506-9050 if you and your family are in need of shelter (hablamos español).

*A family must include one child under 18 years or a parent at least 8-months pregnant. The family unit is defined by the family and can include single parents with children, two-parent families (married or unmarried), same sex couples, grandparents or legal guardians with custody of minor children, or other configurations.

About the program

Family Promise of Greater Rochester provides families with shelter and case management to support them as they find and secure safe, stable housing. Shelter is provided in one of six apartments in the community, which are cleaned and restocked between families by volunteers. Funding for the program is secured through grants and individual donations; all toiletries, cleaning supplies, furniture, and appliances are donated in-kind.

FPGROC ended congregational-style shelter during the pandemic, learn more here.

FPGROC does not discriminate on the grounds of race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, age, gender, physical disabilities, sexual orientation, gender expression, or economic status.

Meet Our Landlord

Orlando Ortiz is an engineer, entrepreneur, philanthropist, landlord, and president of the Rochester Puerto Rican Festival. FPGROC has partnered with Orlando to provide shelter apartments for families. His generosity and willingness to offer short-term leases to FPGROC has allowed us to shelter up to six families at a time. Thank you for managing happiness in Rochester, Orlando!