Project Connect in Jackson County

Are you familiar with Project Connect? If you want to know more, see below.

Project Connect is a consumer focused event offering many resources and services to the homeless. Initiated by the Jackson Interfaith Shelter, Project Connect began in 2007 and has served the growing need ever since, in fact over 400 homeless adults and children were served in 2010, and the estimated number of consumers for the April 2011 event is 550. Events such as this catalyze community involvement, generating new partnerships, commitment, and investment to end homelessness.

This event provides many benefits “under one roof", offering the homeless of Jackson County access to services provided by the Department of Human Services, Community Mental Health and the Health Department for on-site medical assistance and diabetic screenings, food assistance, social security benefits assistance, access to housing and more.

Tireless effort goes into obtaining donations of personal items, hygiene products, canned and packaged food and water, as well as blankets, clothing, shoes, coats, gloves and hats.
Free transportation is provided from a central location, and local businesses donate services such as haircuts, vouchers for Laundromat use, and bus tickets are donated by the transit authority.

Project Connect is funded 90% by donations and driven by volunteers, churches and community agencies working together to remove barriers and achieve positive results for the homeless community.
Child Care Network Family Support Program is a partner in these efforts. Child Care Network Family Support Program serves low-income families by helping to remove barriers, empower familial achievement, and strengthen child and family well being through advocacy and collaborative community partnerships.

If you or someone you know would like to volunteer, visit: http://www.projectconnectofjackson.org


PROJECT CONNECT –Needed Items (Travel Size where applicable)
Laundry Soap / travel size
Band Aids
Feminine hygiene products
Diapers
Toilet Paper
Baby Wipes
Hand Sanitizer
Shampoo/Conditioner
Soap / body wash
Deodorant
Toothpaste
Toothbrushes
Razors
Kleen-ex
Combs
Can Openers
Freezer Bags
Hair Ties /elastic rubber bands
Towels
Wash Cloths
Sewing Kits
Safety Pins
Fingernail / Toenail Clippers
Waterless Shampoo

If you would like to donate any of these items, please call Melissa at 517-817-0820 to set up a drop-off time. Thanks so much!