Join the “longest night” vigil to raise awareness on homelessness in Worcester

The “Longest Night Vigil” will be an evening of recognition to honor those community members lost from homelessness.

The event that acknowledges Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day will be held on Friday, December 20th, 2019, starting with a candlelight walk at 5:30 PM on Worcester Common.

An interfaith service will follow at 6:15 PM in the Levi Lincoln Chamber of the City Hall, featuring keynote speaker Pastor Richard Gonzalez, director of Net of Compassion. The ceremony will end at 7:30 PM.

The event is free and open to the public. It will be hosted by the Homeless Outreach & Advocacy Program (HOAP) in partnership with the City of Worcester Department of Health & Human Services.