CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Nov. 14, 2012) -
| What: | With winter arriving, the 15th Project Homeless Connect (PHC) is expecting a larger turnout- anywhere from 600 to 1,000 people. In total, more than 10,000 individuals have attended 14 previous PHC events in Calgary. | |
| https://involve.calgaryhomeless.com/housewarming2012At PHC, people at risk of or experiencing homelessness can access support from about 45 agencies and services. Available services include medical aid; legal advice and help getting identification; mental health and addictions counselling; information on income support; employment counselling; housing information; and more. Those attending can also receive free haircuts, comfort kits, clothing and a nutritious, hot lunch. | ||
| Thank you to the China National Offshore Oil Corporation for generously sponsoring PHC 15, and to the approximately 80 volunteers who give their time to serve at the event. | ||
| When: | Saturday, November 17, 2012 | |
| 8:00 a.m. Muffins/beverages provided in line before doors open | ||
| 9:00 a.m. Doors open to participants | ||
| 12:00 p.m. Lunch is served until 2:00 p.m. (four sittings of 30 minutes each). | ||
| 2:00 p.m. Participant intake closes | ||
| Where: | City Hall Atrium, 800 Macleod Trail SE, Calgary | |
| PHC is a part of Calgary's 10 Year Plan to End Homelessness. More details are available at calgaryhomeless.com. | ||
Contact Information:
Calgary Homeless Foundation
Andrea Ranson
403-718-8539 or Cell: 403-807-7777
andrea@calgaryhomeless.com
www.calgaryhomeless.com
Andrea Ranson
403-718-8539 or Cell: 403-807-7777
andrea@calgaryhomeless.com
www.calgaryhomeless.com