Project Community Connect event returns to Rochester Friday

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(ABC 6 News) – After a two-year absence, Project Community Connect is returning to Rochester on Friday, Jan. 27.

The event is designed to provide services and resources for people who are homeless or struggling to make ends meet. The event will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at John Marshall High School, located at 1510 14th St. NW.

Services will include:

  • Free lunches
  • Free haircuts
  • Flu shots and immunizations
  • Free HIV testing
  • Legal services
  • Employment assistance
  • Veteran services
  • Photo ID’s
  • Mortgage foreclosure resources
  • Tax appointment information
  • MNsure Navigators
  • Interpreters

Free city bus rides from Rochester Public Transit will be available on routes 3 and 3D to and from John Marshall High School. Anyone riding the bus is asked to tell the driver they are going to the Project Community Connect event.

The event is sponsored by the Homeless Community Network of Olmsted County.