Project Homeless Connect is an annual event that brings resources and services together under one roof to best serve those experiencing homelessness. Typically, over 700 guests and 400 volunteers attend Milwaukee Project Homeless Connect for this one day event. Milwaukee has hosted this event since 2009, and Waukesha had its first event in 2019.
Milwaukee Project Homeless Connect
Thursday, October 17, 2024
10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Marquette Memorial Alumni Union
1442 W Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53233
Waukesha Project Homeless Connect
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Carroll University Campus Center
101 N. East Ave., Waukesha, WI 53186
Make a Financial Gift
A gift of $40 provides an attendee with meals, transportation, winter clothing, and more onsite services including haircuts, health and dental screenings, and health and hygiene items.
Donate Now
Become a Sponsor
Help offset the costs to host this event:
$17,500 will provide lunch for every guest, advocate, and service provider volunteer for the day.
$10,000 will purchase warm winter gear (hats, gloves, handwarmers, etc.) for guests.
$7,000 will provide bus passes to every guest upon completing an exit survey to get to follow-up appointments.
$2,000 will purchase menstrual care products for guests.
Contact John Andrekopoulos at 414.263.8117 or via this form.
Provide a Service or Resource
Does your organization want to host a resource table or provide a service at an upcoming Project Homeless Connect?
Register Here
Volunteer
We are looking for guest advocate volunteers who will assist individuals, connecting them with resources and services provided throughout the Marquette facility.
Volunteers will:
- Interact one-on-one with guests throughout the day.
- Guide guests to needed services and resources.
- Help throughout the day, assisting with lunch, the health and hygiene room, the check in/check out processes, and other resource areas.
Individuals must pre-register to secure a spot to volunteer. Team sign up is unavailable. There will be no volunteer walk-ins the day of the event. Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older.
If you are bilingual, please note that in your submission.
Milwaukee Homeless Connect Registration
Thursday, October 17
9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. (All Day Shift)
9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. (Morning Shift) 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (Afternoon Shift)
Waukesha Homeless Connect Registration
Tuesday, October 22
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (All Day Shift)
9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. (Morning Shift) 11:30 a.m. -3:30 p.m. (Afternoon Shift)
You can also make a donation by utilizing our United Way Wishlist.
We have compiled a listing of our most needed and requested items into an Amazon Wishlist to make giving back even easier.
AMAZON WISHLIST
Host a Supply Drive
By donating items like toothpaste and deodorant, you are helping us ensure that these individuals have access to basic hygiene and personal care essentials. These items may seem small, but they make a significant difference in someone's life. We are accepting donations of new, never used everyday items, including:
- Menstrual Hygiene Products -- Greatest Need!
- Underwear for Men and Women (Pre-packaged) -- Greatest Need!
- Coats and Sweatshirts -- Greatest Need!
- Hats and Gloves
- Toothbrushes and Toothpaste
- Deodorant
Host a Supply Drive Now
Note: We have collection bins available upon request. All supply drives should end by Friday, October 11.
Help Spread the Word
Download the PDF materials to help promote the event to people who might benefit.
Waukesha Event Flyers
English Version Spanish Version
Quarter Sheet English Version Quarter Sheet Spanish Version