Catholic Family Center

Rochester's largest family service provider, helping nearly 35,000 people each year achieve independence with dignity. We run 60 programs at 19 sites in Monroe and Wayne Counties. Our programs include independent living support to seniors, workforce development, refugee resettlement, chemical dependency treatment and prevention programs, emergency and affordable housing, financial education, mental health services, emergency food and clothing cupboards, foster care, employee Assistance programs (EAP), and more.

Note: Wish Lists for Individual Agencies are listed below.

Volunteers Needed

WOMEN’S SHELTERS AND INPATIENT CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY PROGRAMS
Baby sitters.
Provide a home cooked meal: anytime.
Provide evening program for kids and/or moms: arts and crafts, exercise, games, movies, ice cream socials, etc.
Zumba instructor.
Teach life skills, parenting workshops, GED prep, tutor math and English, computer skills, bilingual ESOL prep.
Gardening.
Simple maintenance.

CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY PREVENTION PROGRAMS IN GREECE SCHOOLS
Mentor elementary school kids in chemical prevention programs in Greece.

MEN’S SHELTERS AND MENS’ RESTART INPATIENT CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS
Van driver weekdays.
Provide an evening program.
Teach life skills, parenting workshops, GED prep, tutor math and English, computer skills, bilingual ESOL prep.
Provide a home cooked meal: anytime.
Gardening.
Simple maintenance.

RESTART OUTPATIENT CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY PROGRAMS
Teach computer literacy.
Provide spiritual guidance.
Hiring managers or business owners to talk to clients about what employers are looking for in potential employees for their fields/industries.
Peer mentors (CCAR certification required).

AGING AND ADULT SERVICES
Drivers (requires specific insurance coverage and completion of driving course).
House cleaning.
Yard work.
Home maintenance.
Friendly phone calls and visits.
Professionals in medical, financial, and legal fields to provide advice and guidance.
Office work.

REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT
Home set-up teams
Resettlement teams: help new refugees prepare for independence
Tutors.
Translators.
Immigration assistants (training provided).

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Marketing assistant.
Clerical work.

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Drivers and setup crews for festivals and events.
Weekend volunteers for computer lab.

FUND DEVELOPMENT
Host a fundraising event to help support our programs.

Wish Lists for Individual Agencies

Also see separate listings for the following departments: CFC Aging and Adult Services CFC Hannick Hall
CFC Monroe County Reentry Program CFC Refugee and Immigration CFC Restart Outpatient

Children, Youth & Families
Contact: Gina Montanarella
Email: gmontanarella@cfcrochester.org
Phone: (585) 546-7220 x 4830
WISH LIST
school supplies (in August): pens, pencils, crayons, colored pencils, markers glue sticks, scissors, folders and notebooks
diapers (larger sizes 4-6)
child safety items
feeding items

RESTART Residential Treatment
Contact: Sheryl Flowers
Email: sflowers@cfcrochester.org
Phone: (585) 546-7220 x 5001
WISH LIST
arts and crafts supplies
batteries
cameras
camping equipment
computers, software, games, printer equipment
clothing
gift cards
holiday items
kitchen items
lawn furniture
linens, new or gently used
magazines
musical instruments
personal hygiene items
phone cards
postage stamps
recreational equipment
tickets (passes to concerts, movie/theater, sporting events)
toys & games

RESTART Residential Facilities
Contact: Scott Garceau
Email: sgarceau@cfcrochester.org
Phone: (585) 546-7220 x5003
WISH LIST
appliances
building & grounds supplies
lawn & garden supplies
office furniture
tools
TVs
vans
VCRs & DVD players

Volunteer Services
Contact: Claudia Gill
Email: cgill@cfcrochester.org
Phone: (585) 262-7044
WISH LIST
gift cards
tickets to sporting events, theater shows, movies, museums, local attractions, events, zoo

Community Resource Center
30 Hart St, Rochester, NY
Contact: Margy Shavick
Email: mshavick@cfcrochester.org
Phone: (585) 232-2050 x6805
WISH LIST
nonperishable food items (peanut butter, jelly, canned tuna, rice, beans, pasta, cereal, canned fruits and vegetables, baby food, etc.)
Clean, gently used clothing
Diapers-all sizes
Personal hygiene items for men and women