National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day began in 1990. Since that time, every year on the winter solstice, there are gatherings held around the country to raise awareness of the impact of homelessness, remember those who have died as a result of homelessness and to show solidarity with those in our communities struggling to survive without adequate shelter.

Capstone Community Action invites community members to join us on Thursday December 21st, the longest night of the year, on the park in Rochester at 5:45 pm for a Candlelight Vigil. There will be an opportunity to share memories of loved ones lost to homelessness and learn more about homelessness in our state.

If you would like more information about the upcoming vigil, please contact Linda Anderson at Capstone Community Action 802-728-9506 or by e-mail at landerson@capstonevt.org.

Capstone Community Action was founded in 1965 and works to alleviate the suffering caused by poverty and to create economic opportunity for people and communities. Capstone’s programs include emergency food and heating assistance, housing counseling including homelessness intervention, transportation assistance, savings and credit coaching, workforce development, home weatherization, and child and family development programs in Early Head Start/Head Start. We serve over 15,000 people through these programs each year.