ROCHESTER, NY (October 2024) We’re thrilled to share that Canal Commons has been awarded the 2024 Sustainable Communities Redevelopment Project Award by the Brownfield Coalition of the Northeast! Congratulations to the East House community and everyone involved in this impactful project.

ROCHESTER, NY (September 2024) East House was grateful to have Moira; East House Aluma, share her story at our 2024 Hope & Recovery Luncheon.

ROCHESTER, NY (September 2024) East House was grateful to have Chaz Bono and Moira (East House Alum) share their stories at our 2024 Hope and Recovery Celebration. Their personal journey's and advocacy brought invaluable insights, inspiring hope for countless individuals facing similar challenges. Through the Rochester community's support, we are able to bring hope and recovery to those who need it most.

ROCHESTER, NY (May 2024) East House is thrilled to announce author, actor and LGBTQ and recovery advocate Chaz Bono will appear at the annual Hope & Recovery Celebration on Thursday, September 19. This event is a celebration of people living successfully in recovery from mental health and substance use disorders – not just within East House programs – but also in the broader community.

The event is designed to lessen the burden of navigating the often complex and overwhelming process of obtaining DMV-related services. Romeo further highlighted the challenges faced by the public, saying, “There’s a lot of just bureaucratic barriers when it comes to DMV services. A non drivers ID, a drivers license, permit testing. A lot of these things are just not spelled out on websites and in pamphlets in a way that is very easy for people to understand.”

Holdsclaw is the keynote speaker at this year’s East House annual Hope and Recovery Luncheon. She joins us this hour to share her story, and we discuss how communities can better support people living with mental health challenges.

Lindsay Gozzi-Theobald is the new president and CEO of East House.

Gozzi-Theobald is responsible for overseeing the agency’s programs, administration and finances, as well as mentoring the executive leadership team and supporting the strategic vision and growth of East House.

“I’m thrilled to join this team and lead with the board, staff and funders who support the journey of recovery for so many individuals and families,” Gozzi-Theobald said. “East House is a critical housing provider in our community with a reputation that I am proud to be a part of.”

Our Bright Spot shines on Home Depot, and their volunteers who donated their time and talent on Thursday to help Rochester East House renovate a lodge.

The lodge is for people who are facing mental health challenges, or recovering from substance abuse.

A $40,000 grant from the Home Depot Foundation made it possible.

"Today we're doing a big project of tearing out a kitchen and putting in a whole kitchen facility here and adding all new appliances - two refrigerators, two stoves, dishwasher, microwares, and doing a lot of painting," said Rick Papke, a Home Depot District Community Captain.

Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) - A celebration of hope Friday, for people living with mental health and substance use disorders.

East House’s annual Hope & Recovery Luncheon was held Friday at the Harro East Ballroom.

This year's keynote speaker was Beverly Johnson, a supermodel, entrepreneur, author and advocate, who has struggled with both mental health and substance use disorder throughout her life.

"Addiction is real, and there is help. You don't have to live your whole life with addiction," said Johnson. "We're blessed to be living in these times where we can do something about alcohol addiction, that there is hope and there is actually recovery."

Due to unforeseen circumstances, Gabourey Sidibe will not be participating in East House’s 13th annual Hope & Recovery Luncheon scheduled for noon on Friday, Sept. 30, at the Harro East Ballroom, 155 N. Chestnut St., the organization announced Monday. Taking Sidibe's place as keynote speaker is Beverly Johnson, a model, actress, businesswoman and author.