Our community believes that the 2000 people who spent last night homeless in Pierce County deserve better.

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What a Difference a Day Makes

 

On any given night in Pierce County 2000 people experience homelessness. This number includes babies, children, teens, and adults. They are victims of domestic violence, people with disabilities, veterans, and senior citizens.

 

Pierce County residents want better lives for their neighbors. We believe that hard working families should be able to go home to a safe, warm place. We believe that our veterans deserve the security of a place to live. We believe our children should know where they will sleep tonight.

 

Project Homeless Connect provides a starting place on the journey back to safety, stability, health, and hope. Onsite services address the needs that contribute to homelessness by providing basic medical and dental care, access to education, employment and benefits systems, mental health and chemical dependency assessments, flu shots, haircuts, and much more – all under one roof!

 

Because Project Homeless Connect is volunteer-driven, it also offers an amazing opportunity for community involvement and human connection. Come and help make Pierce County a better place to live – for all its residents!

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On the morning of October 14, 2009 we opened the doors a little bit early to let in our cold and wet visitors. Although the weather made it difficult for many to travel to the Tacoma Dome, it was still a huge success: initial estimate - 1,500 people. There was a nice article in the News Tribune about Pierce County Homeless Connect 2009.

Comment:
"This year I was doing the exit interviews, as well as, translating for the Hispanic population. . . The Dome's security worked hard and did an excellent job. I did not hear anything negative from the clients, but sitting at exit, and hearing everyone's story was very humbling."
-- One of our committee memnbers/volunteers

Please, take a look at our 2009 Gallery. You can also see our 2008 Gallery of images to experience Project Homeless Connect.

You can also see the fun we had last year at our Homeless Connect Funraising Dance by visiting our Homecoming Dance 2009 Gallery.



Download our 2009 Pierce County Homeless Connect Recap here. See statistics and information about last year's event.