I Get By With a Little Help From my Friends

Everyone needs help at some point in their life.

During Project Homeless Connect, we are proud to partner with the Montana Office of Public Assistance in providing a safe and confidential environment for people to inquire about any programs they might qualify for. It can be a draining process and sometimes people forego services because they don’t think the time or energy to sign up is worth the benefit. Other times people are embarrassed and don’t want to feel singled out.

There is no shame in accepting help in certain situations, especially when that decision impacts others who might be dependent on such an act. This is very true when children are part of the equation. There is no nobility or honor in depriving kids of what they need. It takes courage to accept help and we have all been in a position at one time or another that required help.

A very important service offered at PHC will be in regard to helping people see if they qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The process at PHC is confidential and noninvasive and the volunteer’s goals are to provide the appropriate information to help the PHC clients make an informed decision.