Wilson Commencement Park ’s Transitional Housing Program
The “Park” is a transitional housing program with 50 two- and three-bedroom Cape Cod style townhouses and 18 two- and three-bedroom apartments in a newly constructed building called Destiny. We are located in a park-like setting in the heart of the city of Rochester, New York.
Who is Eligible?
Wilson Commencement Park is open to single-parent families who demonstrate the desire and motivation to benefit from and make maximum use of all services offered. However, there are certain restrictions and considerations:
- You must be at least 18 years old.
- You must have legal custody of your children, and they must be currently living with you.
- You must have the ability to pay your monthly rent and be able to document your sources of income (e.g. shelter allowance, earnings).
- You must understand that Wilson Commencement Park is a transitional, drug-free program. It is not emergency housing. The maximum stay is two (2) years.
- Admission will not be on a first come/first serve basis.
- Every applicant must be enrolled in a full-time educational/vocational program or have a full-time job or a combination of both to equal full-time participation.
- Every applicant must be clean and sober for at least six (6) months.
- Residents must follow all rules and policies of the Wilson Commencement Park community. They must participate in evening programs and follow a written guest policy.
Application process
There are several steps to the Wilson Commencement Park application process. Click on each link below to begin the process. You have to attend an informational meeting, submit an application and supporting documents (see list below for links.)
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| Application Requirements | [ PDF | 47 KB ] |
| WCP Resident Application | [ PDF | 68 KB ] |
| PathStone Management Corp. Application | [ PDF | 120 KB ] |
