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  • You might be new to Rochester,  relocating, looking for work, or new to having children. This handy list can help you get to classes, and manage daily life challenges.

    TRANSPORTATION
    The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has necessary information on practice tests and road signs.
    OACES hosts learner’s permit tests on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9-10am.
    Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority (RGTA) – Bus
    Trailways – Bus lines beyond Rochester
    Amtrak Trains
    Greater Rochester International Airport 

    COMPUTER ACCESS
    Micrecycle  585-224-4040  Get low cost or free refurbished computers
    Libraries
    WiFi – Hot Spots for internet access around Rochester

    JOB HUNTING
    RochesterWorks for Job Seekers
    Working Wardrobe 585-647-1150
    gberkes@voawny.org Get help with clothing for interviews and work.
    Online national job boards: Indeed.com, CareerBuilder.com, USAJobs.gov, Monster.com, ZipRecruiter.com.

    Then let us know if you got the job — it would be great to hear your good news.

    Our job board! At Oaces.net.

    You may also fill out our employment self-reporting form so our staff knows your added skills and experience, to refer your name to employers. 

    SERVICES
    Monroe County Assistance
    City of Rochester Assistance
    Catholic Family Center  Information about family reunification
    The Advocacy Center Support with disabilities. 585-546-1700
    Income Tax Assistance at Action for a Better Community
    211 Services – Tammy Bancroft-Brightman 585-758-1115 tbbrightman@abvi-goodwill.com 211 information 

    EDUCATION
    Office of Parent Engagement RCSD  Rochester City School District
    RCSD community partnerships
    RCSD workshops
    Monroe County Public Library
    At the bottom of their page, you can subscribe to their event mailings.
    Monroe Community College
    FAFSA – Financial aid for college 

    ROCHESTER AND BEYOND
    Greater Rochester Visitors Association
    Monroe County Visitors Information
    Visit Rochester – Greater Rochester Visitors Association. Doing business in the Rochester area, services, schools, and events.
    The Rochester Wiki– The People’s Guide to Rochester – written by everyday people who contribute information.
    InfoRochester  -Links to everything you can imagine, nearby. 

    MEDICAL AND WELLNESS
    Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield State sponsored plans.   Child Health Plus, Essential Plan
    Center for Community Health   urmc.rochester.edu
    With “Got Health?” series
    Finger Lakes Health Systems Agency  — Working toward community health. High Blood Pressure help.
    Cornell Cooperative Extension  Health & Nutrition Series
    Hospitals
    Veterans Outreach Center, Inc. – Operation Welcome Home and Recovery, 459 South Avenue.
    American Red Cross, Rochester Chapter  585-241-4438  Getting help and preparing for natural disasters, blizzards, power outages.
    Eastman Dental Community Dentistry
    ABVI Goodwill help with Vision , occupational therapy.
    Willow Domestic Violence Center /Alternatives for Battered Women  24/7 Hotline 585-222-SAFE.

    HOUSING AND UTILITIES
    ABC-Weatherization
    Apartment Finder Classifieds
    RG&E Rochester Gas and Electric  

    VOTING AND REPRESENTATION
    Monroe County Board of Elections.  Register to vote, check out the candidates, and find out who represents you now.
    Project Prepare! Educating Citizens for Public Disaster

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