Project Homeless Connect

Final Results

Project Homeless Connect 3 (PDF 1p.) - September 10, 2008

December 7, 2006

Attendance

Consumers/households served: 509
Volunteers: 266
Service Providers: 151

Services

Individuals placed in Shelter: 24 adults
Families placed in Shelter: 4 total (4 adults/8 children)
Dental exams/cleaning: 65
Medical exams provided: 36
Flu Shots given: 97
GA Applications completed: 20
Food stamp applications completed: 24
Homeless Court defendants: 33
Homeless Court cases: 69
HIV tests administered: 22
Donations (coats/blankets, etc.): 509
Lunch provided: 496
Massages given: 29
Social Security Applications completed: 24
Wheelchairs repaired: 3
Bicycles repaired: 1
Detox beds accessed: 3
Animal vaccinations, exams, and microchips given: 20

Comments:

Consumer evaluations received: 37

An overwhelming number of consumers felt their first Project Homeless Connect experience was positive with many reporting how moved they were by the kindness and support of the volunteers. The most important services that people received that day included dental services, shelter/housing services, homeless court, food, and winter coats. The services they’d like to have at the next event include vision care and haircuts.

Content provided by the Homeless Programs of Contra Costa Public Health Division. For more information, call 925-313-6124.