Community members interested in helping the homeless are
encouraged to spread the word about Project Homeless Connect, which
will take place from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Friday at First Baptist
Church on 8455 Wren Ave.
Community members interested in helping the homeless are encouraged to spread the word about Project Homeless Connect, which will take place from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church on 8455 Wren Ave.
Project Homeless Connect is based out of San Francisco with a local chapter in San Jose assisting cities such as Gilroy to organize conventionlike gatherings of representatives from various service agencies.
At the previous event held Nov. 29 2010 in Gilroy, more than 100 people showed up to receive assistance and information from resources such as housing, continued education, employment, mental health, social security, youth services, sleeping bags, jackets and a free meal. Mobile units offering dental and medical treatment were also on hand, and Gavilan College cosmetology gave 25 complimentary haircuts.
Residents who see or interact with homeless individuals in need are encouraged to send them to this event.
Future Project Homeless Connect events close to Gilroy will take place from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. March 16 at the Eastside Neighborhood Center in San Jose at 2150 Alum Rock Ave.
Details: ph*@********ca.gov or 535-3857.
