Homeless Connect
The 18th Homeless Connect is March 19
Hundreds of individuals benefit from this one-of-a-kind event each year.
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 (including eye and dental exams), haircuts, legal advice, housing and financial assistance, tax preparation, foreclosure mitigation, re-entry services, veterans services, childcare referrals, parent resources, public assistance applications, utility bill consultation, birth certificates, employment services, recovery groups, internet access, 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.
Make plans to attend on Thursday, March 19, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (CT) in the Old National Events Plaza, located at 715 Locust Street in downtown Evansville. Parking is available in the large lot across 9th Street.
Watch this webpage for more information as we get closer to Homeless Connect.
Event Details
Thursday, March 19
9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Old National Events Plaza
715 Locust Street
Evansville, Indiana
Registration
Attendee Pre-Registration
Pre-registration is not required, but highly recommended! Signing up early will save you lots of time when you get to Homeless Connect. All you’ll need to do is quickly check-in upon arrival.
Pre-registration is not yet available. When it officially opens, we’ll post the pre-registration link here.
Volunteer Registration
Volunteers are key to Homeless Connect’s success. Most of the opportunities are the day prior and the day of the event. But new this year is an opportunity to help with lunch preparation, including making cookies on February 18 at Feed Evansville’s community kitchen.
Click here to become a volunteer. You’ll be taken to United Way’s volunteer website 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.
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Common Questions
Here’s a list of common questions we get about Homeless Connect.
Who can attend Homeless Connect?
Homeless Connect is open to ANYONE! You don’t have 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. Pre-registration isn’t required, but it’ll save you time at the event. You’ll be able to skip the registration process when you arrive. We’ll post the link here once pre-registration opens. Pre-registration is available until Tuesday, March 17. After that date, you’ll need to register when you arrive at Homeless Connect.
Can someone help me pre-register?
Yes. All homeless services agencies can help individuals pre-register for Homeless Connect. Or, once our online pre-registration opens, you can pre-register yourself through this webpage. Pre-registration ends Tuesday, March 17. After that day, you’ll need to register upon arrival at Homeless Connect.
Will interpreters be available?
Yes! We will have interpreters for anyone who speaks Spanish, Haitian Creole and Marshallese.
Will lunch be provided?
Yes! All attendees will get a free lunch and snacks.
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?
Participation in Homeless Connect is by invitation only. All vendors are hand-selected because they must provide a service 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.