Advisory: Marquette, United Way to host Homeless Connect event Oct. 17 on campus

Oct. 14, 2024

MILWAUKEE - Marquette University has partnered with United Way of Greater Milwaukee and Waukesha County and The Milwaukee Coalition on Housing and Homelessness to host Project Homeless Connect, Thursday, Oct. 17, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Alumni Memorial Union, 1442 W. Wisconsin Ave.

Project Homeless Connect is a one-day, one-stop annual event where people experiencing homelessness can access the multiple services and resources they need, all under one roof. Resources and services to be provided include access to housing, employment, clothing, health and dental screenings, and contact with professional representatives who will address questions with legal, educational, mental health and social security matters. Recipients are also provided with health and hygiene kits, warm weather items and lunch.

Date, time and location:

• Thursday, Oct. 17, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Alumni Memorial Union, 1442 W. Wisconsin Ave.

Interview opportunities:

• Kelsey Otero, senior director of community engagement at Marquette
• Krystina Kohler, financial stability portfolio manager at United Way of Greater Milwaukee and Waukesha County
• Rafael Acevedo Jr., grant compliance manager for the City of Milwaukee.

*Please note: To attend, media must contact Kevin Conway at (414) 202-9329 or [email protected].

Founded in 2004 out of the San Francisco Department of Public Health, Project Homeless Connect is a nationally recognized model aimed at serving people experiencing homelessness with dignity and respect. Over the last several years, cities and communities across the nation have taken on the model and made it their own.

For almost 35 years through its Midnight Run program, Marquette's Campus Ministry has focused on serving the particular needs of people who are hungry and homeless living in the Marquette neighborhood and beyond. This program is organized by a coordinating team of Marquette students under the supervision of Campus Ministry. Volunteers serve in area meal programs, pantries and shelters. Service in Midnight Run is meant to challenge students to integrate their experiences with their faith.

About Marquette University

Marquette University is a Catholic, Jesuit university located near the heart of downtown Milwaukee that offers a comprehensive range of majors in 11 nationally and internationally recognized colleges and schools. Through the formation of hearts and minds, Marquette prepares our 11,100 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and professional students to lead, excel and serve as agents of positive change. And, we deliver results. Ranked in the top 20% of national universities, Marquette is recognized for its undergraduate teaching, innovation and career preparation as the sixth-best university in the country for job placement. Our focus on student success and immersive, personalized learning experiences encourages students to think critically and engage with the world around them. When students graduate with a Marquette degree, they are truly prepared and called to Be The Difference.

About Kevin Conway

Kevin is the associate director for university communication in the Office of University Relations. Contact Kevin at (414) 288-4745 or [email protected].