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Person Centered Housing Options Inc. was founded in 2015 by Nicholas Coulter and Charlie Albanese to address chronic homelessness in their home town of Rochester, New York.
Together, Nick – a social services provider, and Chuck – a health care administrator, founded PCHO with a dedication to the Housing First model and a set of shared values.

PCHO gala celebrates 10 year anniversary
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Person Centered Housing Options Incorporated hosted a gala recognizing the hard work of the staff Thursday. PCHO began in 2015 with the goal to help folks suffering from chronic homelessness. Organization leaders said they get about 400 people...

News10NBC Investigates: Rochester’s homeless count reveals pregnant women, individuals struggling with addiction, fear
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – News10NBC Chief Investigative Reporter Berkeley Brean went out with a team of volunteers in the middle of the night to count the number of homeless people in Rochester neighborhoods. It’s a snapshot of what’s happening in the city, but it’s a count...
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