Ending homelessness, one person at a time
Project Homeless Connect
Monday, December 7, 2009, 10:30 am – 4:00 pm (volunteers arrive 9:00 am)
Minneapolis Convention Center
Project Homeless Connect is a one-stop shop model for delivering services to people experiencing homelessness. Hennepin County and the City of Minneapolis are partnering with service providers, businesses, citizens, and faith communities to bring multiple resources to one location where people can come to find the services they need. These services include: housing providers, employment specialists, medical care, mental health care, benefits specialists, eye care, haircuts, transportation assistance, food and clothing.
About 2500 participants expected for this event, which means at least 1400 volunteers are needed to make the day successful. Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age. Volunteers accompany guests as they make their way through the convention center seeking the services they need. The hospitality provided to each participant makes it a special day for volunteers and the homeless alike.
Before the event, all volunteers attend a 90 minute fun and interesting training program. You will understand the event and what you will be doing very clearly. One of the trainings is at the Ridgedale Library on Dec 2 at 7:00 pm and there are a number of others.
To get more information and to register to volunteer, go to www.homelessconnectminneapolis.org . This website also has all the training times.
