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
Greater Rochester International Airport
COMPUTER ACCESS
Micrecycle 585-224-4040 Get low cost or free refurbished computers
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
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 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
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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