Welcome to PROJECT CONNECT!



PROJECT CONNECT is a semi-annual event that connects individuals & families to free on-site community services, including:
  • children’s & parenting services
  • employment & education
  • financial & legal
  • health and medical screenings
  • housing & food assistance
  • personal (haircuts, seasonal)
PROJECT CONNECT is free – including shuttles, entertainment, and lunch!

PROJECT CONNECT needs around 300 volunteers sharing their time, energy, and knowledge at each event.

PROJECT CONNECT reaches between 600-1000 attendees per event.

Everyone is welcome at PROJECT CONNECT!

The next PROJECT CONNECT will be held on November 14th, 2012 from noon until 4 o'clock at the Kalamazoo County Expo Center. Registration for volunteers and service providers is now open.

Click here to check out archived media coverage of previous events.


Thursday, November 17, 2011

PROJECT CONNECT November 16 Slideshow

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Kim Sandelein of Love INC Thinks Out of the Box

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Monday, November 14, 2011

Thank You to PROJECT CONNECT Supporters!

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Friday, November 11, 2011

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Thursday, November 10, 2011

Directory of Service Providers for November 2011

Download a printable directory of service providers for the November 16, 2011 event. (Note: services added November 9 or later may not be included.)
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Tuesday, October 25, 2011

PROJECT CONNECT Provider Profile: The First Day Shoe Fund

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PROJECT CONNECT billboard on Burdick!


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