Welcome to the Minneapolis/Hennepin County Project Homeless Connect website. Project Homeless Connect, based on a nationally implemented best practice, is a one-stop-shop of comprehensive support services for people experiencing homelessness.

On May 20, 2013, Hennepin County and the City of Minneapolis hosted the 15th Project Homeless Connect (PHC) event. Transforming over 200,000 square feet of convention space into a one-stop service center, the event directly addressed the numerous and complex barriers that prevent homeless individuals from finding lasting employment and securing safe, stable housing. PHC united 135 separate service agencies, providing a continuum of services that included mental and chemical health care, employment training and placement, comprehensive medical and dental care, haircuts, ID assistance, and voicemail services. Throughout the day, over 500 service providers and 900 volunteers helped more than 2,000 households individuals obtain services. Guests were partnered with volunteers to identify and access necessary resources, explore previously unused benefits, and eat lunch together. Project Homeless Connect is a service delivery model that has consistently been proven to be crucial in eliminating barriers to housing, employment, education, and the myriad other factors that contribute to long-term homelessness.

Downloads:
Click here to download a copy of the May 20 services booklet

In partnership with Project Homeless Connect, St. Stephen's Human Services has created The Oral History of Homelessness, an ongoing project that documents the stories of people experiencing homelessness in Minnesota through portrait photography and first-person narration.