Calgary Homeless Foundation: Twelfth Project Homeless Connect to Bring Total Served to More Than 9,000

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - May 26, 2011) -

What: To date, close to 9,000 people at risk of or experiencing homelessness have attended 11 previous Project Homeless Connectevents in Calgary.

At the 12^th Project Homeless Connect, those experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Calgary can access support from 40 agencies and services. Available services include medical treatment, provision of identification, mental health services, income support, employment counselling, haircuts, access to housing and more. Those attending will also receive comfort kits, clothing and a nutritious, hot lunch.

In 2011, Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP will continue to provide significant support to sponsor three Project Homeless Connects.

When: Saturday, May 28, 2011

8:00 a.m. Muffins/beverages provided in line before doors open

9:00 a.m. Doors open to participants

12:00 p.m. Lunch is served until 2:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m. Participant intake closes

Where: Suncor Energy Centre, 150 – 6th Avenue SW, Calgary

Project Homeless Connect is a part of Calgary's 10 Year Plan to End Homelessness. More details available at: www.calgaryhomeless.com.­­­­­­­­­­­