Gearing up for a significant community service effort, Wright and Sherburne counties are collaborating with the Sherburne County Area United Way to host the Community Connect event on October 17. Slated to unfold from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Big Lake Middle School, located at 601 Minnesota Ave., the event will provide a wealth of services to those in need during the extended MEA weekend, as reported by Wright County Minnesota.
Community Connect has evolved from its original intent of aiding those facing homelessness under its former moniker, Project Homeless Connect, over the past decade it now caters to a broader demographic struggling with economic hardship by offering free access to vital services and goods, including winter clothing and essential household items, as detailed in a release by Wright County. Large numbers of people from both Wright and Sherburne counties are expected to benefit from the event, which boasts offerings such as free food and transportation to and from the site.
According to the Wright County announcement, no registration will be required for attendees who can simply arrive at the event between the prescribed hours. For additional details, interested individuals are guided to the Sherburne Area United Way website.
