Last year 1000 people attended.
Pets received free nail trimming as well as a check up.
Free vision and hearing testing was available.
Free haircuts were a popular choice among attendees last year.
Project Homeless Connect is an annual, one-day event that brings together, in a single location, a wide variety of community volunteers and services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Direct services are provided on site to help combat homelessness and related issues. The list of services this year includes…
- DSHS eligibility screening
- Social Security eligibility screening
- Housing Information
- Medical care
- Dental care
- Foot care
- Vision screening and eyeglass vouchers
- Animal boarding
- Haircuts
- Mental health assessment and brief counseling
- Substance abuse screening
- Hearing screening and assistance with hearing aids
- Hepatitis testing and vaccination
- HIV/AIDS testing
- Homeless veteran outreach
- Child support services
- Children’s books
- Hot meals
- Backpacks filled with toiletries
New this year Sharing Wheels Community Bike Shop will be at Project Homeless connect offering repairs and parking. Here’s more on that…
While many people think of bicycles as kids toys, some adults rely on their bicycles to get to work, school, and services.
Bicycles are a cheap and efficient way to get around, but they do get flat tires, worn brakes, and other mechanical issues. Sharing Wheels Community Bike Shop volunteers will be at Project Homeless Connect this year offering minor bike repairs and secure bike parking for participants.
More than 1,000 homeless families and individuals attend the event every year. Attendees who travel by bike are encouraged to stop by the Sharing Wheels station for a free bike safety check. Minor repairs will be made on the spot. Volunteers will also provide valet bike parking for event participants and providers.
Sharing Wheels helps low income people keep their bikes on the road year-round. Anyone can use the tools in the shop for DIY fixes. Used bikes and parts are for sale. Classes and volunteers help teach people how to keep their bikes tuned up.
The shop is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 1 to 6 p.m. at 2531 Broadway Ave., Everett. Entrance is at the back of the Broadway Mall building. Hours will be expanding later this summer. Donations of cash and quality used bicycles help support our work. Visit sharingwheels.org to learn more.
Also Everett Transit will be fare free this Thursday, July 14, for Project Homeless Connect.
Heading northbound you can take routes 3, 4, 7, 17 or 29 to get there.
If you take routes 3, 7, 17 or 29, you must get off at Everett & Wetmore and head northwest to Everett High School at Colby and 24th.
Heading southbound, you can take route 5 or 7.
Learn more about Project Homeless Connect here.
July 12, 2016
Events in Everett, Everett