A FREE one-day event for services and support for our unhoused neighbors

project connect: A community-wide event centered on our neighbors facing housing instability

On October 20, 2026 , Threshold CoC hosted Project Connect at Baxter Arena from 10 am-3 pm to connect individuals who are facing housing instability with resources and support.

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Project Connect Vendors

The following services and resources were available at this year’s event:

General Assistance
Blood Pressure, Diabetes & Cholesterol Screening
Influenza Vaccinations
Rapid HIV and STI Screening & Education
Free Narcan & Narcan Education
Access to Insurance Providers
Legal Aid
SNAP, Medicaid/Disability Benefit Application Assistance

Mental & Behavioral Health Screening
Peer Support Groups
Veteran Benefits
Youth & Family Service Providers
Housing Search, Assistance & Shelter Connection
Transportation Education & Bus Passes
Domestic Violence & Human Trafficking Prevention Providers

Financial Aid
Free Haircuts
Free Hygiene Items (toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, shampoo, conditioner, feminine hygiene products)
Free Take-Home Food Packs
Food Pantry Education/Connection
Workforce Assistance
Free Lunch & Beverages

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Project Connect Sponsors

"The guest I was able to assist had a lot of needs, and it was inspiring to see how much she accomplished in one day. She applied for Medicaid, assistance, got a flu shot, had an intake with legal aid, talked with housing agencies and checked in on where she was in application processes, and more. It was very successful day for them!"

Project Connect Volunteer
"Several folks were very grateful that we were able to offer HIV testing, so that they could know their status."

Project Connect Provider
"I was able to assist a guest that had an eviction on her record, which was detrimental to getting an apartment for her and her child. Legal Aid Iowa was able to help her!"

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THANK YOU TO OUR 2025 PROJECT CONNECT SPONSORS

The following sponsors have helped make Project Connect 2025 a reality through their financial and in-kind support. Please keep in touch with us to become a sponsor for future Project Connect events.

If you are interested in becoming a 2026 Project Connect sponsor, please contact Taylor Novak at taylor@thresholdcoc.org for more information.