On Thursday, March 26, Essex County joined with over 65 local community and faith-based organizations to present their 9th Annual Project Homeless Connect Day.

Working out of the Essex County Branch Brook Park Roller Rink at Clifton Avenue and Seventh Street in Newark, volunteers and advocates offered homeless residents a free meal and information about available programs and services in Essex County.

These programs include public assistance, health screenings, mental health services, emergency services, educational services, veterans' services, employment services and free haircuts.