Hundreds of people experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless will be connected to crucial services at a “resource fair” on Thursday, April 11, 2024, in Tacoma.
Project Homeless Connect (PHC) will operate between 11:00 am and 3:00 pm at Peace Lutheran Church, 2106 S Cushman Ave, Tacoma, WA 98405.
Resources available at the event include medical screenings and vaccinations, free phones, veterans’ services, career building, haircuts, dental services, legal services, as well as enrollment in health insurance and the homeless Coordinated Entry System. Also featured are free lunches, giveaways and more.
For people without stable housing, accessing simple necessities can take months and require multiple trips to locations throughout the area. PHC connects participants to services and resources directly on-site, saving them time and travel costs while also giving agencies the opportunity to interact directly with those who are unhoused. Some 25 service provider agencies will be on site, assisted by 80 community volunteers that have been recruited to help staff the event.
Associated Ministries has organized these events since 2018. PHC is held multiple times each year in locations throughout Pierce County.
“Project Homeless Connect is an essential part of our community’s commitment to support our most vulnerable residents,” stated Michael Yoder, executive director of Associated Ministries. “It’s gratifying to see our community come together in this meaningful way; meaningful both for those receiving resources, and for those who are serving those in need.”
To learn more, www.associatedministries.org/supportive-services/phcvolunteer/ or call Michele Cotton at 253-426-1507
