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Federal Funding could be coming to help fight the opioid epidemic
Federal Funding could be coming to help fight the opioid epidemic Senator Chuck Schumer made a visit to Rochester in Early October with the potential to substantially give resources to combat the opioid epidemic. If approved, $3 billion would be
Adam Pettinella tells his story of why our Annual Tournament of Hope is “more than just golf.”
Adam was looking for a meaningful way to get involved within his community and grow his network. When his colleague, Mark Battaglia, referred him to the Villa, it checked those boxes for him. “The Villa of Hope gives children
Erick Bond supports Villa of Hope Annual Tournament of Hope
Erick Bond is the President of Bond Benefit Consulting right here in Rochester. He finds himself quite busy enjoying his time with his four kids and dog, outside, downhill skiing, and keeping up as a lifelong tuba player. Erick still
Villa of Hope President/CEO Christina Gullo Announces Voluntary Transition
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
What does an internship at Villa of Hope look like?
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
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
Villa of Hope Selected as 2022 Beneficiary for MEG’s Gift
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
Why our Staff Loves working at Villa of Hope
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
Villa of Hope Awarded $15,000 From New York State OASAS to Support Telehealth Services for Substance Use Treatment
Rochester, NY – Thursday, June 23, 2022 — Villa of Hope was awarded a $15,000 grant from New York State’s Governor Kathy Hochul joint initiative with OASAS to support its telehealth services for substance use. Funding for this program will
