Project Family Connect Helps Hundreds
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A small group gathers waiting to get a haircut during Project Family Connect, June 29, 2018. (Image: Brian Gailey)
Terrance Hunter donates his time to provide haircuts for participants of Project Family Connect held Friday, June 29, 2018. (Image: Brian Gailey)
Each Summer the Klamath & Lake Community Action Service holds the annual Project Family Connect. This year marks the 11th annual event. The event was held last Friday [June 29, 2018] inside the Klamath County Fairgrounds Event Center.
Hundreds came out seeking a bit of help this year. The final numbers are not in as of the time of the publishing of this article. However, over 400 families and 1100 people were helped at the event in 2017.
Several tables of clothes were available for participants to rummage through during Project Family Connect. June 29, 2018 (Image: Brian Gailey)
"Its like a stand down event for civilians." said Raymond Ramirez of KLCAS.
KLCAS produces this event to both educate and connect individuals with services and resources to help get them back on their feet, while simultaneously promoting economic stability.
At this years PFC, participants were able to obtain the following services on site, free:
In addition to clothes, shoes were a popular table to browse during Project Family Connect. June 29, 2018 (Brian Gailey)
- medical, dental and vision care
- haircuts
- children's books
- personal hygiene products
- food
- clothing
- school supplies
- family portraits
- and more
Family photography was available for free at Project Family Connect. Many of the participants have never had a professional portrait captured of them before. June 29, 2018 (Image: Brian Gailey)
If you or your business would like to help with the next event contact Michael Smith at 541-882-3500 or www.klcas.org.
