April 16, 2025 - Project Community Connect is a one-stop shop of resources available to those in need, and it's happening Tues. April 22,  2025 at the Downtown Civic Center, Mankato. Organizers Kate Hengy-Gretz and Laura Murray say over 90 service organizations will be at this free community event to help reduce barriers and connect people to essential resources and services for a healthier, safer and more stable community. This collaborative event raises awareness of hunger, homelessness and poverty in our region.