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A FREE one-day event for services and support on October 9, 2024 from 10 AM to 3 PM at Baxter Arena

On October 9, 2024 we hosted 58 provider organizations at Baxter Arena for Project Connect and were able to reach 277 individuals facing housing instability.

Read more about Project Connect 2024.

RESOURCES AVAILABLE

  • Access to our Coordinated Entry System

  • Blood Pressure, Diabetes & Cholesterol screening 

  • Influenza & COVID-19 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 Providers 

  • General Assistance

  • Financial Aid 

  • Free Haircuts 

  • Free Hygiene materials (toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, shampoo, conditioner, feminine hygiene materials) 

  • Free Take-Home Food Packs

  • Food Pantry Education/Connection 

  • Workforce Assistance

  • Free Lunch & Beverages

TESTIMONIALS

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 Volunteer

THANK YOU TO OUR 2024 PROJECT CONNECT SPONSORS

The following sponsors have helped make Project Connect 2024 a reality through their financial and in-kind support. Please keep in touch with us to become a sponsor for future Project Connect events.

Visionary Sponsors ($5,000+)

In-Kind Sponsors

  • E Creative

  • Godfather’s Pizza

PROJECT CONNECT PROVIDERS


  • Institute for Community Alliances

  • Nebraska DHHS

  • Douglas County Health Department, Lead 

  • Douglas County Health Department, Narcan

  • Douglas County Health Department, Health Promotion

  • Heal Omaha

  • Community Alliance - Mental Health

  • SOAR - Disability Assistance 

  • Lutheran Family Services

  • Region 6 Behavioral Healthcare

  • Charles Drew Health Center

  • UnitedHealthCare 

  • Nebraska Total Care

  • Molina Healthcare

  • Visiting Nurse Association

  • Douglas County Health Department Clinic 

  • Methodist Health System

  • Nebraska Methodist College Mobile Diabetes Center

  • Women’s Center for Advancement 

  • Heartland Family Service

  • Xenon Academy  

  • Department of Veterans Affairs

  • NWI VA

  • Blue Valley Community Action Partnership - SSVF

  • Douglas County Department of General Assistance

  • Iowa Legal Aid

  • Council Bluffs City Attorney

  • Pottawattamie County Attorney's Office

  • Legal Aid of Nebraska

  • City of Omaha Prosecutor's Office & Douglas County Court

  • MICAH House

  • New Visions Homeless Services

  • Siena Francis House

  • Open Door Mission

  • Stephen Center, Inc.

  • TOGETHER

  • Heartland Family Service

  • Metro Housing Collaborative

  • Project Everlast/BRIDGE

  • CEDARS Youth Services

  • Youth Emergency Services

  • Family Housing Advisory Services 

  • Omaha Housing Authority 

  • Nebraska AIDS Project

  • United Way, 211

  • Douglas County Health Department- STD Control

  • Metro Transit

  • Job Corps

  • Educational Opportunity Center - Creighton

  • Goodwill Industries

  • Project Reset

  • Vocational Rehabilitation Specialists, Inc.

  • Heartland Workforce Solutions