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Rochester, NY – Tuesday, August 2, 2022 —Villa of Hope President/CEO Christina Gullo announced she will be leaving her position on March 31, 2023. Gullo indicated the reason for her departure next year is to spend precious time with close

Meet Nandita AmmanamanchiMy name is Nandita Ammanamanchi and I have had the chance to intern at the Villa this summer. I am a rising junior at the University of Rochester majoring in Health Behavior and Society with minors in Legal

Meet Cursti Neal, Care Manager What is your name?: Cursti Neal What is your role here at the Villa?: Home and Community Provider / Care Manager How long have you worked here? Can you tell us more about your role

The MEG’s Gift Board selected the Villa of Hope as its primary beneficiary of fundraising efforts in 2022. MEG’s Gift is a 501(c)3 nonprofit public charity created in 2015 by the family of Megan Elizabeth Garbach (MEG), to honor her

What is your name? Elizabeth Leykin, LMSW. Also know as “Lizzie” What is your role here at the Villa? Clinical Supervisor How long have you worked here? Can you tell us more about your role and background?   I’ve worked

Substance abuse is a serious problem that can have devastating consequences for the individual and their loved ones. If you’re struggling with substance dependency, know that you’re not alone. There are many treatment options available to help you break free

Mental illness is a real and serious issue that doesn’t discriminate against age, race, gender or social status. But it’s not always easy to identify mental health issues. People often don’t know what to look for or what the warning signs

On Friday, June 24, Villa of Hope hosted our annual Years of Service Celebration for the first time in three years! Every year we recognize the dedicated and talented staff who have achieved work milestones. We recognize staff who have

The History of Juneteenth President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation to end slavery, Sept. 22, 1862, and it became official Jan. 1, 1863. However, it took two-and-a-half years for Union soldiers,  to arrive in Galveston, Texas, with news that