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Those struggling with homelessness can find help today at an event in Houghton.
Project Homeless Connect takes place from 11am to 1pm at Hope Fellowship Church.
Help will be available for topics such as veterans assistance, health care, counseling, employment and more.
Lunch is free, and participants could win a prize.
The goal of Project Homeless Connect is to provide easy access to services and resources that support the transition of the community’s homeless off the streets and/or shelters and into housing.
Here are more details from the Project Homeless Connect Facebook page:
The Copper Country Homeless Prevention Coalition is sponsoring this Project Homeless Connect Event.
Hosted by Hope Fellowship Church
Also funded by the Michigan Coaliton Against Homelessness
Project Homeless Connect (PHC) is a national initiative sponsored by the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness, and is now implemented in the United States as well as Canada, Puerto Rico and Australia. The mission of Project Homeless Connect is to rally service providers and volunteers to support this one-day event and create lasting solutions for individuals & families experiencing homelessness. Our communities Continuum of Care is taking the lead in organizing the event.
Why Participate? Every year, nationally, thousands of community volunteers partner with city government, non-profits and the private sector to provide a one-stop shop of health and human services for homeless individuals & families. By participating, you will be raising awareness of the services you provide in the community and extending the opportunity for the homeless to connect with these services. The goal of Project Homeless Connect is to provide easy access to services and resources that support the transition of the community’s homeless off the streets and/or shelters and into housing.
Where: Hope Fellowship Church
3200 W Sharon Ave
Houghton MI 49931
On M26 turn at Festival Foods on W Sharon Ave and Hope Fellowship is on the left just across from The Bluffs
Event begins at 11 AM and continues to 1 PM.
Free Event – Free Lunch – Free Goodie Bags to the first 100 People – Free Raffle Drawing
