1. Project Connect is a success!

2. Photos courtesy St. Joseph County Project Connect

3. Over 450 individuals served* 23 Agencies Participated in 2012 What did you find most helpful? “The way I was treated and approached.” “Hair cuts!” “Everything in one place.” “Being able to talk with service providers and get service information in person.” *numbers are combined for 2011 and 2012 events

4. 2011 48% Homeowners 39% Renters 7% Doubled Up 6% Homeless 5% At risk of eviction 3% At risk of foreclosure 8% Veteran 2012 27% Homeowners 37% Renters 13% Eviction 13% Foreclosure 1% Homeless 3% Veteran *Information was self reported at exit

5. 2011 24% Employed 15% Retired 29% Disabled 41% Unemployed *Data is self reported at exit and some numbers may be duplicated. 2012 23% Employed 13% Retired 40% Disabled 23% Unemployed *Data is self reported

6. Photos courtesy St. Joseph County Project Connect

8. August, 2012 in Niles 272 people served 18 that were homeless Over 30 agencies participated Food donated by Niles Community Garden Free haircuts Berrien County has 3 Project Connects planned for 2013. The January 2013 Project Connect was cancelled due to inclement weather.

9. Photos courtesy St. Joseph County Project Connect

10. May 21, 2012 At Southwestern Michigan College 60 people served 21 agencies participated Food donated Free haircuts Housing Panel with the: Mayor of Dowagiac, HARA, Fair Housing, and Hope’s Door

12. Photos courtesy St. Joseph County Project Connect

15. October 18, 2012 400 people served 6 that were homeless 5 that were doubled up 3 that were Veterans 25 service providers participated Spanish speaking volunteers available Food bags, hygiene items, and other items donated.