Longest Night Homeless Vigil Planned for December 21st
PCHC’s Hope House Health & Living Center, in collaboration with the Hammond Street Congregational Church and the Bangor Area Homeless Shelter, will sponsor the Longest Night Homeless Vigil at Hammond Street Congregational Church, 28 High Street, Bangor on Wednesday, December 21st at 6pm. A few members of our local community will speak and share stories of and reflections upon homelessness. Please join us in remembering those who passed away in homelessness this year.
Event Details
Date: Wednesday, December 21st
Time: 6pm
Location: Hammond Street Congregational Church, 28 High Street, Bangor
Details: Homeless Vigil, followed by brief memorial and time of remembrance those who passed away in homelessness this year.
Like many other communities across America, Bangor citizens and organizations will pause and acknowledge the passing of people who died without having a real home during the last twelve months. Most died alone, silently, and without public recognition. To remember our friends, the Homeless Vigil has been organized on the first day of winter and the longest night of the year. Those who come to the Church will experience a special service, including music and personal reflections from folks who have experienced homelessness. Everyone is welcome to join us for this family friendly event.
Refreshments will be available following the program. Thank you to local businesses and community members who provided refreshments. Refreshments and Volunteers are still needed for the event. Please contact Susan Reynolds at 207-217-6713, extension 1487 if you are able to help.
Contacts
Bangor Area Homeless Shelter: Boyd Kronholm (boydk@bangorareashelter.org)
Hope House Homeless Shelter: Ann Giggey (agiggey@pchc.com)
Hammond Street Cong. Church: Rev. Mark Doty (mdoty88975@aol.com)