Spokane, WA – CHAS Health will honor individuals who died while living without a home this year at two memorial events. This annual tradition brings together local community partners and those committed to ending homelessness to raise awareness of the struggles and humanity of those in our community without a home.
These events will include speakers from the unhoused community and those committed to ending homelessness as well as a tribute to the 149 people who we know died this year while experiencing homelessness in our service area. Additionally, a visual representation of those members of our homeless community who have died this year with individual names placed on the fence outside the CHAS Health Denny Murphy Clinic in downtown Spokane, WA.
Thursday, December 19, 2024, 11 a.m.
CHAS Health Denny Murphy Clinic: 1001 W. 2nd Avenue, Spokane, WA
Event open to public – Warm lunch will be provided
Please note this event will be held outdoors, dress appropriately
Friday, December 20, 2024, 11:30 a.m.
CHAS Health Lewis & Clark Health Center: 1203 Idaho Street, Lewiston, ID
Event open to public – Warm lunch will be provided
Please note this event will be held outdoors, dress appropriately
On any given night, there are more than 650,000 individuals experiencing homelessness in the United States. Communities across the nation hold similar memorial events on or near the Winter Solstice, the first day of winter and the longest night of the year, to bring attention to the tragedy of homelessness and to remember those who have died while living without a permanent home.
