On June 16 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Homeless Coalition of Cobre Valley, in collaboration with Gila County Community Services and the Gila County Homeless Task Force, is hosting Jason Sanchez Homeless Connect Day at the Maranatha Baptist Church, 1320 E. Saguaro Dr. in Globe.

The event is to help the homeless and those at risk of being homeless get connected to resources. Some of the resources that will be there are CBI, Horizon Health and Wellness, 211 Arizona, Gila County Library District, Lions Club, Celebrate Recovery, Gila County Homeless Task Force, La Fontera EMPACTSPC, Phoenix Rescue Mission, 2nd Chance Clothing Store and Donation Center, Mercy Care, Gila Safe Haven Domestic Violence Home, Molina Healthcare of Az., Az @ Work employment services, Community Action Program, Phoenix Rescue Mission, Good Shepherd Cares, Brighter Tomorrows, AHCCCS, Gila County Opioid Rx prevention, Cricket, a representative from Excess and enTouch Wireless Services, Southwest Fair Housing Council and the Gideons.

Are you at risk of becoming homeless because of possible landlord-tenant issues? Needing to get a job? Do you need eye glasses and can’t afford it? Is your homelessness due to drugs or alcohol, and do you want help? Do you need to get into a shelter? Do you need a Bible? If you don’t have a phone and you are in a government program like AHCCCS or SNAP (food stamps), bring your cards or proof you are in one of these programs and your driver’s license or ID. They will have the phones at the event to give out on the spot, if you qualify.

If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this is the event to be at. We will ask you to complete a short survey with someone so that data can be collected. We need to show that our community is in need of more resources and services in our area. You will then visit whichever resource might help you. A meal will be served. There will be a shower and wash basins to wash up provided by Azteca Glass and RAM Specialists. There will be clothing available to look through. Music by Extol will be provided to relax for a little while.

If you need a ride to get to the event, Copper Mountain Transit will get you to the Dollar General in Globe and then a van will pick you up and take you the rest of the way. Just show them a flyer or let them know that you are going to be attending this event. Make sure to check the bus schedule so that you will arrive in time to get to the resources needed. For more information about transportation, call 928-961-3141.