Washington County's 

2011 Project Homeless Connect

  Save the Date!

**Friday, January 28, 2011**

Project Homeless Connect has become a nationwide movement to increase access to services for the homeless and engage the community in finding solutions for homelessness. Through the sponsorships of Providence Health and Services, Washington County and the United Way of the Columbia Willamette, and with the support of dozens of business and agency partners, Washington County Project Homeless Connect brings volunteers together to connect homeless with critical services and resources in a single day. 

The Washington County Project Homeless Connect Event started with modest beginnings in 2007:

157 people were served.
25 intakes were complete within an hour of the doors opening.
More than 200 people were feed courtesy of NW Natural and Oregon Food Bank.
18 showers were taken.
Roughly 250 sack lunches from OFB were given out.
Section 8 distributes 34 applications and 24 completed were returned.
DHS provided 25 people with food stamps and 1 TANF.
27 kids were in our children’s area throughout the day.
WCCEAC (children’s resources) roughly 15-20 people stopped by.
Vision:  36 full eye exams ere done on site.
8 certificates for exams in Pacific Univ. clinics.
Lens Crafters gave our 38 pairs of glasses and 2 certificates for their stores .
13 HIV test were done, 1 Twinrix vaccine for Hep A&B.
Haircut area was never empty--- biggest success of the day. Roughly 40 haircuts were given.

BUDGET  = $760

In 2010, the event has grown to include:

Over 500 attendees received one or more services.
65 non-profit, public, faith and business partners participate.
65 key leaders attended morning briefing.
275 volunteers worked .
70 received dental screenings & education.
500 bus tickets passed out.
Salvation Army gave out 185 phone cards.
1200+ meals served throughout the day.
25 received vision exams and vouchers for glasses.
 Library Services- 350 people and distributed 1500 books.
28 were tested for HIV, over 1000 condoms distributed.
117 received haircuts.
150 received H1N1 vaccine.
36 pets received veterinary care, 50+ received food and supplies.
421 attendees participated in interviews for county homeless count.
Sponsorships = $15,875.
Estimated in-kind (not including volunteer time) leveraged by sponsorships = $8,540

BUDGET = $15,800

Please become involved in making this annual event a success toward better outreach and service to the homeless and working poor in our community.

WHEN: Friday January 28, 2011, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

WHERE: Sonrise Church -- 6701 NE Campus Way, Hillsboro, Oregon

(SE corner of NE Cornell and NW 231st)  

BUS ROUTES: 47 & 48

MAX STOP:  Orenco Station

(shuttles will be running from Orenco Park & Ride to Sonrise)

FREE Resources/Services:  Medical, Transportation Information, Housing Information, Vision, Haircuts, TANF, Employment Information, Food Stamps, Showers, Hygiene Items, Veterans Information, Veterinary, Voc. Rehab, Youth Shelter, HIV Testing, Dental, Clothing and Motel Vouchers.*Services first come, first served*

Key Leaders Briefing -- 9:00 am

(Immediately preceding Project Homeless Connect)

The Key Leaders Briefing is an opportunity for community leaders to convene around local homelessness issues. RSVP requested at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   or 503.846.5792.

Based on the national model of Project Homeless Connect, this event seeks to deepen the community understanding of the circumstances surrounding homelessness and poverty in their region.  As our economy takes a downturn, the need for an event to provide basic need medical and dental care, housing advice, and other services can be all the difference to a struggling family.  

For more information on the event, contact Kim Marshall (Krohn) at 503-443-6084 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it