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A FREE one-day event for services and support on October 21, 2025 from 10 AM to 3 PM at Baxter Arena

On October 9, 2024 we hosted 58 provider organizations at Baxter Arena for Project Connect to reach 277 individuals facing housing instability. This year, we’re doing it again.

We’re excited to host Project Connect 2025 on October 21, 2025 at Baxter Arena! Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn for news and updates regarding Project Connect 2025. Read more about Project Connect 2024.

Interested in Volunteering at Project Connect 2025? Click here now!

Interested in applying to be a Vendor for Project Connect 2025? Click here now!

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

NEED A RIDE?

Baxter Arena is accessible via regional public transportation. The following Metro bus routes stop at the Aksarben Transit Center: 11, 13, 15, 18, 55 (shown in map)

The Blue and Yellow lines provide access to Omaha for folx coming from Council Bluffs.

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.

In-Kind Sponsors