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28-03-2025
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Homeless Connect to be held at Old National Event Plaza next week
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The Evansville and Vanderburgh County Commission on Homelessness will be hosting the annual Homeless Connect of Southwest Indiana on April 3 at Old National Events Plaza. Officials say the event brings together service providers, community members and volunteers to offer employment support, healthcare and housing assistance, legal support and more to those experiencing homelessness. Officials say the event can also provide support for families facing financial hardship, housing instability or barriers to essential services. 'Every year, the Homeless Connect highlights the city's ongoing commitment to addressing homelessness and poverty in our community,' said Evansville Mayor Stephanie Terry. 'More than 60 vendors will be on-site this year, and each one will be providing a direct service to those in need.' Pre-registration for the event is encouraged, but not required. For more information, including a full list of free services available at the event, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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06-03-2025
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17th Homeless Connect event is set for April 3 in Evansville
EVANSVILLE — The 17th annual "one day, one stop, one mission" Homeless Connect of Southwest Indiana resource fair is set for 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. on April 3 at the Old National Bank Events Plaza in Downtown Evansville. The intent of the event is to assist "anyone in need — not just the homeless, but anyone struggling to access resources," states the Evansville-Vanderburgh Commission on Homelessness. "Last year's Homeless Connect helped almost 700 people from the tri-state area," states the local agency. "These individuals received lunch, basic health care, eye exams, basic dental care, haircuts, legal aid, assistance with housing and utilities… "Homeless Connect is brought to you by the Commission on Homeless with the help of many sponsors. Our event is self-funded, so we rely heavily on the generosity of these sponsors, along with public donations through the commission's new Dignity Fund." More: 'I've been surviving': Aurora surveys Evansville's homeless, offers food, resources More than 60 local agencies are expected to provide free, on-site services at the Homeless Connect event. "These services are normally only available online or spread out in agencies across the city," states a Homeless Connect announcement. "At this event, all these services will be accessible in one place on the same day!" The Homeless Connect announcement included a lengthy list of services that will be provided on April 3, including legal advice, employment services, haircuts and health screenings. More information is available at Donations can be made directly to support the Homeless Connect event at This article originally appeared on Evansville Courier & Press: 17th Homeless Connect event is set for April 3 in Evansville
