Last winter’s Project Homeless Connect served 45 individuals who were homeless, or in danger of becoming homeless. (KCAW photo/Ed Ronco)
Julia Smith, president of the Easter Group, and Major Evadne Wright, pastor of the Salvation Army in Sitka, discuss an upcoming event to connect Sitkans in need with vital resources. The event is called Project Homeless Connect and will take place Tuesday, January 26th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Salvation Army.
Project Homeless Connect creates a one-stop-shop for people who are, or who are at risk of, experiencing homelessness in Sitka. Those attending will received goods, services and information on the spot, including lunch, medical care, housing assistance, PFD application, health insurance, clothing and more. The event is free and open to all.
Sitka Project Homeless Connect is sponsored by the Easter Group, Salvation Army and the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation. Contact information: info@eastergroup.org or call Julia at 747-6333.
