about project homeless connect

An introduction to Minneapolis and Hennepin County's Project Homeless Connect
event from our October 2007 event.

Project Homeless Connect is a one-stop shop model for delivering services to people experiencing homelessness. Twice each year, Hennepin County and the City of Minneapolis partner 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, employment, medical care, mental health care, benefits and legal assistance, eye doctors, haircuts, chiropractic, and dental care.
The first of these events occurred on December 14, 2005, at the Basilica of St. Mary. It was a tremendous success, involving 250 volunteers and service providers and serving over 500 men, women, children, and youth experiencing homelessness.

There have been six events since the first event at the Basilica, growing to serve thousands of individuals seeking services with the help of over 1500 volunteers at each event. Our next event will be held on December 7, 2009, and we need over 1500 volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering, please click here.