“ONE DAY, ONE STOP, ONE MISSION” EVENT TO ASSIST THE HOMELESS, NEAR HOMELESS, AND UNDER-RESOURCED IN OUR COMMUNITY, TO BE HELD THURSDAY, March 21st, 2024.
EVANSVILLE – The 16th annual Homeless Connect of Southwest Indiana will take place on Thursday, March 21st from 9 AM – 2 PM at the Old National Bank Events Plaza in downtown Evansville. The event, with the mission of assisting the homeless, near homeless, and under-resourced, will offer many services at this “one day, one stop, one mission” event.
Yearly, this event serves more than 600 individuals and families. This year, more than 60 local agencies will provide free, on-site services. These services are normally only available in offices or online, and at this event, they’re all accessible in one place on the same day.
The event is free and open to anyone needing the following services:
• Housing
• Legal Advice
• Birth Certificates
• Employment Services
• Parent Resources
• Veterans Services
• Health Screenings
• Education Services
• Childcare Referrals
• Financial Assistance
• Foreclosure Mitigation
• Public Assistance Applications
• Utility Bill Consultation
• Re-Entry Services
• Recovery Groups
• Internet Access
• Hair Cuts
Homeless Connect of Southwest Indiana is an activity of the Commission on Homelessness, a joint city-county initiative to end and prevent homelessness in Evansville and Vanderburgh County.
CenterPoint Energy, Ascension St. Vincent, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Deaconess, MDwise, Brentwood Springs, United Way of Southwestern Indiana, Familia Dental and CareSource are major sponsors of the event, providing financial support and in-kind services.
More information is available at www.evansvillehomeless.org or by calling 812-842-4586.
FOOTNOTE: Members of the media are invited to attend Homeless Connect. Interviews with service providers and guests will be available.
