From a news release:
Project Homeless Connect Event
9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thursday, March 18, 2010
Hundreds of community volunteers will spend the day helping homeless community members receive critical services and basic provisions at this year's Project Homeless Connect for Lane County. The fourth annual event will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thursday, March 18 at the Lane Events Center at the Fairgrounds.
Guests of this year's event will be offered free medical exams, dental checkups, vision care, hot meals, haircuts, bike repair, and much more. More than 80 local service agencies will be on-site to provide information on housing, employment, education, legal counsel, addiction treatment, and a variety of services available for youth, families, seniors and veterans. Giveaways of basic provisions will include items such as coats, sleeping bags, socks, scarves, hats, gloves, children's clothing and personal hygiene items.
Last year the event served 1,548 guests. Organizers are anticipating an increase in attendance as Lane County's homeless population rises.