12/20/2024
Join us on December 21st, 2024 for the 12th Annual Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day as we honor the lives lost to homelessness in Washington, D.C. This powerful observance and vigil will take place on the winter solstice, the longest night of the year. It’s a time to reflect, remember, and recommit to ending homelessness.
As we remember those lost, we reflect on their humanity—the fathers, mothers, sons, and daughters who didn’t have to die on the streets. Their names will be heard, and their stories will live on.
This year’s program will include:
A reading of names of individuals who died in D.C. without housing in 2024.
Remarks from local faith leaders and community advocates, including Donald Whitehead (Executive Director, NCH) and Rachelle Ellison (PFFC).
A community meal, fostering solidarity between housed and unhoused neighbors, organized by People for Fairness Coalition.
Event Details:
📅 Date: December 21, 2024
⏰ Time: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Location: Church of the Epiphany, 1317 G Street NW, Washington, D.C.
Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day is not only a memorial—it’s a call to action. Join us in honoring those lost and help us work towards a world where no one is left behind. Together, we can build a more just and equitable society.