Homeless Connect

Hundreds access direct services at our annual Homeless Connect

There’s nothing else like Homeless Connect. During our one-day event, anyone in need—not just the homeless, but anyone struggling to access resources—can get help right on the spot.

Homeless Connect isn’t a typical resource fair. Actual services are provided on-site that day. More than 70 vendors are hand-picked to provide a direct service at the event.

These services include basic health screenings, eye and dental exams, pre-natal care, mammograms, haircuts, legal advice, housing and financial assistance, tax preparation, foreclosure mitigation, re-entry services, veterans services, parenting resources, public assistance applications, utility bill consultation, birth certificates and IDs, employment services, recovery groups, education services and more.

Homeless Connect is hosted by the Commission on Homeless with the help of many sponsors. Our event is self-funded, so we rely heavily on the generosity of these sponsors, along with public donations through the commission’s Dignity Fund.

Please help us promote Homeless Connect by sharing this page or an event flyer with those who would benefit from attending. Flyers are available in English, Spanish, Haitian Creole and Marshallese.

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Thursday, March 19
9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Old National Events Plaza
715 Locust St
Evansville, Indiana

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Parking available across the street

Registration

Pre-Register to Attend

Pre-registration for the 2026 Homeless Connect is here! Use our online sign-up form to pre-register and avoid the line when arriving at Homeless Connect.

Click here to pre-register.

Then when you arrive at Homeless Connect, you’ll be directed to the Pre-Registration desk, where you’ll receive a bag, wrist band and event map.

Register at Event

You can register shortly after arriving at Homeless Connect. Upon arrival, you’ll be given a number. Just have a seat and wait for your number to be called. We will call numbers in groups.

Registration only takes a few minutes. A volunteer will assist you with signing up, and will give you a bag, wrist band and event map.

Sign Up to Volunteer

Volunteers make Homeless Connect happen. Most of the opportunities are on the day prior and the day of the event. New this year is a chance to prepare lunch at the Feed Evansville community kitchen, located inside the CK Newsome Center. Click here to become a volunteer. You’ll be taken to United Way’s volunteer portal to sign up. (Thank you, United Way!)

Our 2026 Sponsors

The Evansville-Vanderburgh Commission on Homelessness is grateful for the generous support of these organizations. Without them, Homeless Connect could not happen.

champion sponsor

advocate sponsor

supporter sponsor

in-Kind sponsor

in-kind sponsor

Common Questions

Here’s a list of frequently asked questions we get about Homeless Connect.

Who can attend Homeless Connect?

Homeless Connect is open to ANYONE! You don't need to be homeless to benefit from these services. We invite anyone who's struggling to find or access services to attend.

Can I pre-register?

Yes. Click here to pre-register for Homeless Connect. Pre-registration is open until Wednesday, March 18 at noon. After that time, you'll need to register when you arrive at Homeless Connect. Local homeless services providers also will be pre-registering clients.

What happens when I arrive?

If you pre-registered, you'll be directed to the Pre-Registration Desk where you'll receive a bag, a wristband needed for entrance, and a map of the vendors. If you didn't pre-register, you'll be given a number at the door. When we call out your number, you can proceed to Registration where a volunteer will help her register. You'll also receive a bag, a wristband for entrance, and a map of the vendors.

Will interpreters be available?

Yes! We will have interpreters for attendees who speak Spanish, Haitian Creole and Marshallese.

Will lunch be provided?

Yes! All attendees will get a free lunch and snacks.

Where do I park?

Parking is available in the large lot near the corner of Locust and SE 9th Streets.

Is the event ADA accessible?

Yes. The Old National Events Plaza is ADA compliant. Check out the ONEP website for more information. Volunteers at Homeless Connect will be available at the entrance to assist you however they can.

How can my organization become a vendor?

Vendor participation in Homeless Connect is by invitation only. All vendors are hand-selected because they must provide a service on site at the event. If you have a vital service that isn't currently provided at Homeless Connect, contact us at info@evansvillehomeless.org for consideration in a future Homeless Connect.

Homeless Connect

Hundreds access direct services at our annual Homeless Connect

Mark your calendar!