(Walnut Creek, Calif.) – On Friday, December 20, 2024, Contra Costa Health Services, in partnership with the Contra Costa Crisis Center, NAMI Contra Costa, Safe Organized Spaces, Loaves & Fishes, and other local organizations, will hold a special observance in honor of Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day.

The event will take place at the Walnut Creek Library’s Oakview Room (1644 North Broadway, Walnut Creek, CA 94596) and online, creating a shared space for the community to honor the lives of those who have tragically passed away while facing homelessness.

Held annually around December 21st, this memorial aligns with the winter solstice, the longest night of the year. It’s a deeply meaningful day to remember the humanity in every life lost and to raise awareness about the lives lived with resilience amid difficult circumstances. From 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, attendees will gather for a solemn reading of names from 11:30
AM to 12:30 PM, followed by lunch, generously donated by Loaves and Fishes, from 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM.

Sponsored by the National Consumer Advisory Board, the National Coalition for the Homeless, and the National Health Care for the Homeless Council, Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day aims to remind us all of the urgent need for compassion, care, and solutions to end homelessness.

Community members are encouraged to attend in person or virtually. Those joining virtually can log on via Zoom using this link:

https://homebaseccc.zoom.us/j/83945193528

Event Details

• Date: Friday, December 20, 2024
• Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Name reading from 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM, lunch served from 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM)
• Location: Walnut Creek Library, Oakview Room, 1644 North Broadway, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
• Virtual Access: Join via Zoom using the above button.

Elaine Cortez Schroth from the Contra Costa Crisis Center reflects, “Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day is a time for us to gather as a compassionate community, to remember every life is invaluable, and this observance reminds us of the importance of empathy, support, and meaningful action to prevent further loss.”

This event is open to all, and everyone in Contra Costa County is invited to attend.

Registration Information

For more information or to register, please visit bit.ly/3Ntfefe

Contacts

Contacts:
Jaime Jenett, MPH | She/Her
Community Engagement Specialist
Jaime.jenett@cchealth.org
925-608-6716

Janny Castillo | Workforce Manager she/her
510 367-1717
Mail: 23 Maine Ave. #16, Richmond, CA 94804

www.sos-richmond.org

Sheri Nelson, PR Representative / 415-307-1359 /
sheri@welcometotheshop.com