Hundreds receive assistance at Project Homeless Connect in Mobile

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MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — People piled into the Grounds on Cody Road by the busload on Friday, all for a chance to change their circumstances through Project Homeless Connect.

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“All of the tables here, it is amazing work that they’re doing,” University of South Alabama volunteer KC Crusoe said.

The event provided essential resources to support unhoused people in the community. Some of the services offered were health and wellness checks, haircuts, and housing assistance. Community Outreach Director Leon Bell, Jr. for Hope for All Gulf Coast said one of the greatest needs people have is for state IDs…

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