29th Annual MN Homeless Memorial March and Service Thurs., Dec 19, 5:00 p.m. (March and Vigil)
( to me this is the real meaning of Christmas)
29th Annual Minnesota Homeless Memorial March and Service
Thursday, December 19, 5:00 p.m. (March and Silent Vigil)
Hennepin County Government Center, 3rd Avenue and 5th Street South, Minneapolis 6:30 p.m.
(Service of Remembrance) Simpson United Methodist Church,
2740 1st Avenue South, Minneapolis 7:30 p.m. (Community Meal).
Simpson staff and volunteers witnessed many people experiencing homelessness who die without anyone honoring their life.
In December of 1984, the first official Minnesota homeless memorial was held, launching the collaboration between Simpson and The Minnesota Coalition for the Homeless (MCH) that exists to this day.
Each year, marchers carry individual signs with the name, age, and hometown of every person being honored.
A candle is then lit for each individual while their name is read. Community meal follows.
Sponsored by: Simpson Men’s Shelter and The Minnesota Coalition for the Homeless (MCH). FFI: Visit SimpsonHousing.org