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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

Thank You to Our 2026 Project Connect Sponsors

  • NEBRASKA TOTAL CARE

  • "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!"

    Project Connect Navigator

  • "It was amazing how many providers who showed up to support those in need. We were able to connect and build collaborative paths with those other agencies. While explaining to one individuals what 988 is and how it works, another individual came over and talked about their experience using the resource and after the two individuals talked about what they are going through, the one who was originally hesitant took a lot of informational swag and even stated they would fill out a safety plan form!"

    DHHS Division of Behavioral Health - Project Connect Vendor

  • "I had a person whose first day in Omaha was Project Connect. They had never been tested for HIV before, and we got them tested and that person did test reactive for HIV. We were able to get them connected to care and now our case management team is going to help them find housing and get them the support they deserve!"

    Nebraska AIDS Project - Project Connect Vendor

  • "LiveWell DressWell showed up to Project Connect, were welcomed straight to the registration table. We were given our table number and went right to our table. Everyone was so nice and welcoming. Volunteers stopped at our table to learn more about us to be able to help individuals in search for clothes on their career journey! Project Connect also had snacks, drinks and lunch for everyone who came! We had multiple individuals stop and learn more about us, both venders and participants! Seeing a lot of individuals get the help they need or at least point in the right direction, was amazing to see!"

    LiveWell DressWell - Project Connect Vendor

  • "It was amazing seeing my guest have a place to sleep and out of their car before they left Project Connect."

    Project Connect Navigator

  • "What I enjoyed most about my role as a Navigator was helping guests connect with resources in their community. It gives me a sense of peace and fulfillment knowing that I am able to make a positive difference in someone’s life."

    Project Connect Navigator

  • "It was great to meet people and try to connect them with resources to help them overcome their current challenges. I have a behind-the-scenes role and seldom interact directly with clients, so my time with [guests] was meaningful and memorable."

    Project Connect Navigator

  • "I enjoyed interacting with the guests that I was paired with. I felt like it was such a wonderful experience to connect people with multiple programs and resources in one day. It felt like the day made a difference to people and was set up in such a nonjudgemental, no pressure environment. I loved it."

    Project Connect Navigator

  • "This is the first time I've done a volunteer activity outside of the Air Force since retiring last year. That said, the entire experience was incredible while at the same time, tugged at my heart strings. Why incredible? The fact that almost all the agencies an individual may need were in one place, making the event worthwhile for them--one stop shopping. Also, watching those I escorted get the support they needed--everything from information, to socks, to haircuts and the ability to interact with someone outside their orbit (navigators)--the human interaction. Of course, it breaks my heart to see people struggling to make ends meet, but grateful to be a part of an event trying to tackle this wicked social problem. "

    Project Connect Navigator

  • "I enjoyed everything having the opportunity being of service to others in need. This was an amazing experience and I'm very grateful I got to be a part of it."

    Project Connect Navigator

  • "I think it was such an impressive event, I appreciate all of the time and effort that went into making it a success and thought it was a very relaxed environment as a first timer with some anxiety about how the day might look. The volunteers and vendors were all willing to spend time explaining what they could do on site and offer insights into next steps or alternative solutions if they could not help in real time. "

    Project Connect Navigator

2026 PROJECT CONNECT PROVIDERS

  • DHHS Office of Economic Assistance

  • Department of Health and Human Services - Division of Disability and Aging

  • Visiting Nurse Association

  • United Healthcare

  • Nebraska Total Care

  • Molina Healthcare of Nebraska

  • All Care Health Canter

  • North Omaha Area Health (NOAH) Clinic

  • Charles Drew

  • Douglas County Health Department

  • Salvation Army - A Way to Work Community Bike Project Omaha

  • Nebraska AIDS Project

  • Douglas County health Department - Overdose Prevention

  • UNMC/Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center

  • Nebraska Methodist College Mobile Diabetes Center

  • Xenon Hair School

  • Heartland Family Service - Domestic Abuse Program & Sanctuary House

  • Douglas County General Assistance

  • Generation Diamond

  • Veterans Health Administration

  • Blue Valley Community Action Partnership

  • Together Inc.

  • SNAP Next Step Employment and Training - DHHS

  • Youth Emergency Services

  • Omaha Housing Authority

  • Municipal Housing Authority of Council Bluffs

  • Eden Dwellings

  • Metro Housing Collaborative

  • Department of Health and Human Services - Division of Behavioral Health

  • Wellbeing Initiative

  • Northern Ponca Housing Authority

  • Nebraska Urban Indian Health Coalition

  • Omaha Bridges Out of Poverty

  • Nebraska 211

  • Metro Transit

  • Omaha Public Library

  • Legal Aid of Nebraska

  • Douglas County Court-City Prosecutor’s Office

  • Iowa Legal Aid

  • Pottawatamie County Attorney

  • Family Housing Advisory Services

  • Oxford House of Nebraska

  • Boyz to Men Sober Living Inc.

  • New Visions Homeless Services

  • Micah House

  • The Salvation Army

  • Stephen Center

  • Lutheran Family Services

  • Heartland Workforce Solutions

  • Table Grace Ministries

  • Food Bank for the Heartland

  • LiveWell DressWell