From the Harford County Health Department:
The local observance of National Homeless Person’s Memorial Day will be held this year on Monday, December 22nd from 12:00 to 1:00pm. The event will take place outside the Bel Air Armory in the park located at 41 N. Main Street in Bel Air.
In remembrance of those who have died too early as a result of their homelessness, communities across the nation have observed National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day on the longest night of the winter for the past three decades. People experiencing homelessness are three to four times more likely to die prematurely than their sheltered counterparts, according to a study released by National Health Care for the Homeless Council, wherein lower temperatures, higher housing and energy costs, and insufficient shelter resources contribute to the problem.
Initiated by Harford County’s Health Care for the Homeless Project (HCH) in 2007, this will be the eighth year that Harford County will be participating in the national recognition of Homeless Persons Memorial Day. The Hope in Action Ministry of Central Christian Church has joined the Health Department provider in participating and promoting this year’s event. All community members, service providers, and consumers are encouraged to attend this important gathering.
Members of the general public who are aware of individuals who passed away this year without a secure place to stay, or those interested in additional information on Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day or homeless resources, should please contact Kristle Fullerton, LCSW-C at the Harford County Health Department at 410-638-3060 by December 18th.
U.S. postal says
So ca you mail an invite to a homeless guy? I’m sure coach and capt’n will find a reason not to be around the common folk. All kidding aside, homelessness is a serious problem and needs to be addressed. Can’t keep filling out jails during the cold weather without getting at the rote of the problem.
Concerned says
At one point there was a small village of homeless people living in a small tent village in the wooded area between the Bel Air By-pass and Rt. 24. I am not sure if the SHA evicted them or not. If they are still there it would be great if someone that had the ability could seek them out and help them. Hopefully the right people with the right resources will read this post. Merry Christmas to all.