Bergen County participated in Project Homeless Connect (PHC) on January 29

Tuesday, February 12 2008, 09:06 AM EST

Contributed by: Mel Fabrikant

Project Homeless Connect

This took place at the Bergen County Community Action Partnership Drop-In Center in Hackensack.

PHC is a successful homeless outreach program that began in San Francisco, California and offers the community an opportunity to aid the homeless by providing much needed services and support.

During this one-day, one-stop event, social service agencies provided information on topics such as social security, welfare, housing, mental health, and veterans’ services. Flu vaccinations were given to adults and the Dental Mobile Clinic provided examinations. The Parisian Beauty Academy in Hackensack offered haircuts at no charge and donations of essential items such as food and toiletries were distributed to the homeless.

This is the second year that New Jersey coordinated a statewide effort.

Featured in photograph: Bergen County Freeholder Julie O’Brien and Valerie Williams Dargan, Ph.D., Bergen County Director of Human Services are joined by individuals attending the event.

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