Our people need an advocate.

The Father Tracy Advocacy Center strives to be just that - an advocate for the community of North Clinton Avenue.
Through our work we embody our values of dignity, respect, and love while providing much needed assistance and advocacy for those who need it. Whether you need help accessing addiction treatment, are looking for a cup of coffee or a sandwich, or would like support in another way, all are welcome at the Father Tracy Advocacy Center.

Letter from Father Tracy to Rudy

Dear Friend and Compatriot Rudy, ​

As we formally begin an exciting venture I want to share with you something I have told others. I trust you with the leadership of this valuable important resource for our people's health and wellbeing. 

I trust you because you are intelligent, competent and above all committed to the future of something that long needed by our community. You are honest and selfless in your leadership and not easily turned back by unforeseen difficulties or criticism. 

If there ever was a time when you did not enjoy such leadership qualities, you need not defend yourself now. 

That's why I want you to know of my support now and my readiness to defend you, if needed. There is no need for you to waste time and energy defend yourself or our venture. The record of your work will speak for itself. Radio Bochince will always find meteoroid to tear down good and important work like what we are undertaking. 

May God Bless you and all those who believe and work for our cause. Que Dios nos acompañe. 

Padre Tracy " 
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5/20/18
"Be Still, Know that I am God!" 
​Ps 46:10

COVID-19 Vaccine information:

COVID-19 VACCINES & TESTING


COVID-19 vaccines, testing, and other health

​ care services is available at the FTAC

parking lot (821 N. Clinton Avenue).



Thursdays | 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM


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Provided in partnership with Trillium Health

Spanish translation is available

Traducción al español disponible

Father Tracy Center: A haven at North Clinton Ave.'s 'ground zero'

Julie Philipp, Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
In the middle of the human misery that lines N. Clinton Ave. in Rochester, there is music.

You hear it every time the door opens into the Father Laurence Tracy Advocacy Center, tucked into a nondescript storefront on the 800 block. It is the kind of music that makes you want to get up and dance, even if you don’t know how. The salsa, the merengue, the mambo.
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“It is a way to try to offset the sounds of the streets,” says Rudy Rivera, the center’s part-time executive director and sole employee.
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Rivera is not talking about the frequent wail of ambulance and police sirens, or the gunshots parishioners heard one Sunday from the pews in nearby St. Michael’s Church. He is talking about the internal noise that taunts and tortures people who are struggling with addiction.
​Photo: SHAWN DOWD/ROCHESTER DEMOCRAT AND CHRONICLE
Thank you so much to Julie Philipp and the Democrat and Chronicle for writing about the work that we do at the Center! All credit to this text and photo belongs to the Democrat and Chronicle.

Philipp, J. (2019, November 27). Father Tracy Center: A haven at North Clinton Ave.'s 'ground zero'.  Democrat and Chronicle. Retreived from https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/opinion/columnist/2019/11/27/father-tracy-center-haven-north-clinton-ave-s-ground-zero/4261815002/

Mission Statement

The Father Laurence (Larry) Tracy Advocacy Center is a walk-in advocacy community based information and referral center. It exists to empower grassroots community members to navigate complex systems that can improve their quality of life and overcome social and economic barriers to success.
The state or quality of being worthy of honor and respect
Due regard for the feelings, rights, and traditions of others
Affections for others

Vision Statement

For grassroot community members to enjoy living conditions suitable for the growth and prosperity of their families, children, and community.

Our Services

The Father Tracy Advocacy Center provides a variety of services, including our extensive clothing center, translation from Spanish to English, assistance accessing government benefits, and referrals to addiction treatment centers.

Since October 2018, over...

Walk-in visits
Food items given away
Donations from our clothing center
Volunteer shifts worked

RESOURCES IN ROCHESTER

For an extensive list of resources available in the Rochester area, please take a look at our 'RESOURCES' page.

This list can direct you to food banks, healthcare centers, addiction hotlines, information for undocumented individuals, and more.

Community Partners
We are proud of our support and involvement with many other organizations around Clinton Ave and Rochester. These organizations share much of our vision and mission and are excellent resources for any of our community members.

Visit Us

We are currently not permitting visitors due to COVID-19.

821 North Clinton Avenue          Rochester, NY 14605
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