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 March 29, 2010, Hennepin County and the City of Minneapolis hosted the ninth Project Homeless Connect (PHC), held at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Transforming more than 160,000 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 125 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 400 service providers and 850 volunteers helped more than 2,100 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.

Our next Project Homeless Connect will be held on Monday, December 13, 2010 at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Click here for more information ->