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Project Homeless Connect 2023

Project Homeless Connect is a bi-annual event that provides a one-stop shop for people experiencing homelessness to access community services.

Nearly 150 people attended the event that was held on 

January 26, 2023

at Missouri United Methodist Church. 

We will begin planning SUMMER 2023 Project Homeless Connect soon!

Collecting donations
Donation Center

Highlights

  • 132 literally homeless people received a baisc needs backpack from the City of Columbia Vision Zero and lunches provided by Compass Health

  • 25 vendors providing wide variety of information and services

  • Over 40 community volunteers helping, including members of MUMC

  • Twisted Shears provided 43 hair cuts

  • CMHS vaccinated 8 dogs

  • MedZOU conducted 14 health exams

  • 50 Safer Sex Kits were given out by the Health Department

  • Compass Dental extracted 9 teeth

 

There are so many facts, figures, and stories we wish we could share them all. Please know that we are SO grateful for all of the assistance and support of this event and our neighbors.

Thank you to all of our WONDERFUL
VOLUNTEERS and VENDORS!!

Food Donation
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