Community Resource Connect, an annual one-day, one-stop event aimed at providing resources and assistance to those experiencing financial hardship or housing instability, will return next week in Homer.
This free event, now in its seventh year, is open to the public and will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 27 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the SPARC tent, located at 600 Sterling Highway.
Presented by South Peninsula Hospital, this year’s CRC will feature more than 20 local service providers who can share information and connect attendees with housing and homelessness support, public assistance and benefits, food resources, clothing and supplies, employment and job support, child and family resources, behavioral health and recovery support and community programs and referrals.
Any members of the public who could benefit from additional assistance with basic needs, support, guidance or connection to local services are welcome to stop by SPARC on Tuesday to ask questions, gather information and get to know the organizations that serve the Homer area and surrounding communities.
Transportation assistance is also available; for more information, contact 907-435-1103.
Homer’s event also coincides with the annual Project Homeless Connect, which will be held this year at the Soldotna Field House, 538 Arena Avenue, on Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Project Homeless Connect aims to connect individuals and families experiencing homelessness with the care they need to move forward.
Free services and resources available at the Soldotna event will include employment and career guidance, housing information, veteran resources, public benefits, childcare resources, recovery resources, disability resources, healthcare services, immunizations, STD testing and pet services.
A hot breakfast and lunch will also be provided, as well as haircuts, massages, and gear such as hats and gloves.
Last check-in for the Soldotna event is 3 p.m. Free transportation is also available for this event. For more information, visit kenaipeninsulahomeless.org or call 907-420-4514.
