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Project Homeless Connect Returns To St. Joseph's On January 29, 2025 (Photo) - 12/29/25

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

 

Project Homeless Connect Returns to St. Joseph’s on January 29, 2026

A Day of Service and Community for Neighbors Experiencing Homelessness

 

VANCOUVER, Wash. (Dec. 29, 2025) — Project Homeless Connect, hosted by Council for the Homeless, will take place on Thursday, January 29, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church (400 S. Andresen Rd., Vancouver, WA 98661). This annual event brings together dozens of housing, social service, and community resource providers under one roof to welcome and serve more than 300 individuals and families experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity.

 

Project Homeless Connect is a one-day, community-wide event designed to serve, support, and uplift some of Clark County’s most vulnerable neighbors. Attendees will have access to housing and social service assessments, haircuts, dental, foot, vision and wound care, food, and a wide range of essential resources. In addition, pet care services will be available for beloved animal companions.

 

Project Homeless Connect serves as a designated counting location for the annual Point-in-Time (PIT) Count, which takes place on the last Thursday of January. On this day, outreach teams from Council for the Homeless and partner organizations begin early-morning street outreach to connect with as many unhoused residents as possible throughout Clark County. Project Homeless Connect supports these coordinated efforts by providing essential resources, services, and a centralized location, helping outreach teams effectively engage individuals and ensure they are counted and connected to available support.

 

This annual event is made possible through the close partnership between Council for the Homeless and St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, along with the dedication of planning committee members from Pacific Islander Community Association of WA (PICAWA), Kaiser Permanente, and U.S. Bank.

 

“Project Homeless Connect is about meeting people where they are and removing barriers to care,” said Sesany Fennie-Jones, Chief Executive Officer of Council for the Homeless. “By bringing a comprehensive array of services together in one place, we are able to connect people to immediate help while strengthening pathways toward stability and housing.”

 

St. Joseph’s Catholic Church has been a committed partner for Project Homeless Connect, contributing not only its facilities, but also significant time, supplies (food), effort, and volunteer support each year.

 

“At St. Joseph’s, our mission calls us to serve the members of our community with compassion, regardless of the challenges they may be facing,” said Pastor, Fr. Tim Ilgen at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. “Project Homeless Connect allows us to live that mission in a very intentional way, by opening our doors, volunteering our time, and standing alongside our neighbors who are seeking support and connection.”

 

Project Homeless Connect 2026 is made possible through sponsorships from WellPoint and PeaceHealth, along with grant funding from the Clark County Realtors Foundation and the Washington State Department of Health.

 

Community members, service providers, and partners come together on this day with a shared goal: to offer dignity, compassion, and meaningful support to those experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity in our community.

 

For more information and/or to support Project Homeless Connect, please contact Maggie Bernetich at mbernetich@councilforthehomeless.org or visit https://www.councilforthehomeless.org/take-action/project-homeless-connect/.

 

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About Council for the Homeless: Council for the Homeless (CFTH) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing and ending homelessness in Clark County, Wash., by providing community leadership, compelling advocacy, and practical solutions to solve homelessness on an individual and community level. Founded in 1989, CFTH serves as the lead agency and coordinated entry for delivery of homeless services through the Continuum of Care for Homeless Services in Clark County, Wash.

Attached Media Files: Sign from Project Homeless Connect 2025, 2025 Project Homeless Connect, Council for the Homeless Team at 2025 Project Homeless Connect,

Project Homeless Connect Returns To St. Joseph's On January 29, 2025 (Photo) - 12/29/25

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

 

Project Homeless Connect Returns to St. Joseph’s on January 29, 2026

A Day of Service and Community for Neighbors Experiencing Homelessness

 

VANCOUVER, Wash. (Dec. 29, 2025) — Project Homeless Connect, hosted by Council for the Homeless, will take place on Thursday, January 29, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church (400 S. Andresen Rd., Vancouver, WA 98661). This annual event brings together dozens of housing, social service, and community resource providers under one roof to welcome and serve more than 300 individuals and families experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity.

 

Project Homeless Connect is a one-day, community-wide event designed to serve, support, and uplift some of Clark County’s most vulnerable neighbors. Attendees will have access to housing and social service assessments, haircuts, dental, foot, vision and wound care, food, and a wide range of essential resources. In addition, pet care services will be available for beloved animal companions.

 

Project Homeless Connect serves as a designated counting location for the annual Point-in-Time (PIT) Count, which takes place on the last Thursday of January. On this day, outreach teams from Council for the Homeless and partner organizations begin early-morning street outreach to connect with as many unhoused residents as possible throughout Clark County. Project Homeless Connect supports these coordinated efforts by providing essential resources, services, and a centralized location, helping outreach teams effectively engage individuals and ensure they are counted and connected to available support.

 

This annual event is made possible through the close partnership between Council for the Homeless and St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, along with the dedication of planning committee members from Pacific Islander Community Association of WA (PICAWA), Kaiser Permanente, and U.S. Bank.

 

“Project Homeless Connect is about meeting people where they are and removing barriers to care,” said Sesany Fennie-Jones, Chief Executive Officer of Council for the Homeless. “By bringing a comprehensive array of services together in one place, we are able to connect people to immediate help while strengthening pathways toward stability and housing.”

 

St. Joseph’s Catholic Church has been a committed partner for Project Homeless Connect, contributing not only its facilities, but also significant time, supplies (food), effort, and volunteer support each year.

 

“At St. Joseph’s, our mission calls us to serve the members of our community with compassion, regardless of the challenges they may be facing,” said Pastor, Fr. Tim Ilgen at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. “Project Homeless Connect allows us to live that mission in a very intentional way, by opening our doors, volunteering our time, and standing alongside our neighbors who are seeking support and connection.”

 

Project Homeless Connect 2026 is made possible through sponsorships from WellPoint and PeaceHealth, along with grant funding from the Clark County Realtors Foundation and the Washington State Department of Health.

 

Community members, service providers, and partners come together on this day with a shared goal: to offer dignity, compassion, and meaningful support to those experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity in our community.

 

For more information and/or to support Project Homeless Connect, please contact Maggie Bernetich at mbernetich@councilforthehomeless.org or visit https://www.councilforthehomeless.org/take-action/project-homeless-connect/.

 

# # #

 

About Council for the Homeless: Council for the Homeless (CFTH) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing and ending homelessness in Clark County, Wash., by providing community leadership, compelling advocacy, and practical solutions to solve homelessness on an individual and community level. Founded in 1989, CFTH serves as the lead agency and coordinated entry for delivery of homeless services through the Continuum of Care for Homeless Services in Clark County, Wash.

Attached Media Files: Sign from Project Homeless Connect 2025, 2025 Project Homeless Connect, Council for the Homeless Team at 2025 Project Homeless Connect,