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Project Homeless Connect

POMONA, CA (December 8, 2008) – Once again, Inland Empire United Way (IEUW) successfully participated in Project Homeless Connect in Pomona, CA.

This annual event connects homeless individuals and families to key services, such as free health exams, flu shots, haircuts, showers, but most importantly, it connects them to a variety of social service organizations in the community. 

This year, Inland Empire United Way donated 300 rolling suitcases, duffle bags, and lunch boxes to all attending homeless participants. IEUW also donated cases of shampoo & conditioner as well as toilet paper to the Pomona Winter Shelter, which opened its doors on Friday, December 5, 2009.

Each participant received an individual rolling duffle or suitcase for their personal use, which provides a durable and functional means to store personal belongings while in the current state of instability and transition.

Not only did individuals benefit from the donation of nearly $8,500 of supplies, but approximately 12 social service organizations also received luggage sets and lunch boxes to distribute to their homeless clients.

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