1. Heart, Love & Soul 939 Ontario Ave, Niagara Falls, NY 14305
Project Connect Niagara Agency Information & Expectations Wednesday, July 25, :00am – 1:30pm
Heart, Love & Soul
939 Ontario Ave, Niagara Falls, NY 14305

2. PCN Agency Role & Expectations What is PCN?
PCN serves individuals who are experiencing homelessness or at-risk individuals
PCN aims to form partnerships between community volunteers and non-profits, government, and private sector to provide services and resources during a one-day event

3. PCN Agency Role & Expectations History
In 2004, the San Francisco Department of Public Health created Project Homeless Connect
In 2009, Project Homeless Connect Buffalo was launched
Connected over 2,500 homeless and at-risk individuals with hundreds of free services
Distributed more than 3,000 gift cards
Distributed more than 10,000 personal care items
PCN Agency Role & Expectations History

4. PCN Agency Role & Expectations PCN Origination
Debrief from the 2015 Niagara County Poverty Conference
How to directly address and impact poverty in Niagara County?
25.3% of people in Niagara Falls and 13.6% of people in Niagara County live below the poverty line
Most homelessness originated in the City of Niagara Falls, with being the most frequently cited last address
1817 individuals identify as homeless in Niagara County (25% of WNY homeless population)
Formation of a sub-committee
Project Connect Niagara Planning Committee

5. PCN Agency Role & Expectations Impact 2017
313 total individuals served
107 individuals received medical and dental referrals
355 lunches provided
313 gift cards ($5) provided
229 personal care bags
2,290 items
In-Kind/Pro-Bono Support
Space
Transportation
Personal Care Items
PCN Agency Role & Expectations Impact 2017
49 nonprofit, government, and private sector entities
49 volunteers
245 hours served

6. PCN Agency Role & Expectations Services & Resources
Nonprofit, Government, Private
Healthcare
Housing
Employment
Government Benefits
Veterans' Benefits
Legal Services
Public Benefits Screenings
Financial Services
Family Services
Physical exams
Blood Pressure, Cholesterol, BMI
Testing
Hep C, HIV/AIDS,
Vaccinations
Tdap
Mental Health Screening & Counseling
Substance Abuse
Depression
Dental Care Referrals
Support & Spiritual Care

7. PCN Agency Role & Expectations Prior to PCN
Prior to PCN, all participating agencies must submit a copy of their liability insurance listing Heart, Love and Soul Inc. as additionally insured
You can mail a copy to P.O. Box 1021, Niagara Falls, N.Y or
All service providers will be provided with a 4-foot table for this event

8. PCN Agency Role & Expectations Registration & Set-Up
Please register the morning of PCN (Wednesday, July 25) at the agency registration table outside in front of Heart Love & Soul
Agency Registration will open at 7:30am
Each agency will receive the following:
ID Tags
Floor Plan
Food Voucher
Hole Puncher

9. PCN Agency Role & Expectations Registration & Set-Up
All agencies are required to be set up and present at their tables by 8:30am

10. PCN Agency Role & Expectations Registration & Set-Up
PCN has been advertised to take place from 9:00am – 1:30pm
We ask that agencies be prepared to stay until 2:00pm in case of latecomers

11. PCN Agency Role & Expectations Items Provided
ID Tags
Each agency will be provided with ID tags
Floor Plan
Each agency will be provided with a floor plan
Food Voucher
Each agency will be provided with food voucher(s)

12. PCN Agency Role & Expectations Items Provided Continued
Hole Puncher
Each agency will be provided a hole puncher
When you discuss your agency’s services with a client we ask that you use the hole punch provided to punch one single hole in that client’s card
Clients are provided punch card during their intake survey
Clients are instructed that if they meet with 8 service providers they will qualify for a free giveaway
Note: PCN uses this incentive to encourage clients to learn about services they might not otherwise access
Please do not punch their card before clients hear about your organization or provide multiple punches to the same client

13. PCN Agency Role & Expectations Volunteers
PCN Volunteers
All PCN volunteers will be wearing neon t-shirts
Volunteer Navigators and Event Support Volunteers will have specific roles in assisting each client to connect with various services and resources available at PCN

14. PCN Agency Role & Expectations Thank You
We would like to thank for your time and participation. We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday, July 25. If you have any comments, questions or concerns, please feel free to contact PCN Planning Committee at or

15. Heart, Love & Soul 939 Ontario Ave, Niagara Falls, NY 14305
Project Connect Niagara Agency Information & Expectations Wednesday, July 25, :00am – 1:30pm
Heart, Love & Soul
939 Ontario Ave, Niagara Falls, NY 14305