Third Annual Project Homeless Connect was hosted by the Akron/Summit County Continuum of Care...

On May 11, 2010 over 700 people made use of free services that were made available to those in need in the Akron/Summit County area. This community wide effort brought together providers in one location for one day to assist those experiencing homelessness. Services provided included dental care, legal assistance, mammogram screenings, HIV/AIDS testing, prostrate cancer testing, job placement services, housing placement applications, clothing, meals, hair cuts, and many health screening services.

Three people from North Coast Community Homes volunteered. "It truly was an amazing time," was the response of one of these volunteers. She was able to assist three people to find the services they needed. She found each of the people very appreciative of everyone's support.

Project Homeless Connect (PHC) is a national best practice model that originated in San Francisco in 2004. Since its inception more that 170 cities in the United States have hosted this type of event, including Akron which is the first community in Ohio to host PHC.