From the Harford County Health Department:
The local observance of National Homeless Person’s Memorial Day will be held this year on Wednesday, December 21st 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 year 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.
“While seeking economic solutions for our country, we cannot forget our most vulnerable citizens”, says Harford County Health Officer, Ms. Susan Kelly. ”This observance brings attention to the tragedy of homelessness and serves as a call to action to end homelessness both locally and nationwide.”
Initiated by Harford County’s Health Care for the Homeless Project (HCH) in 2007, this will be the tenth year that Harford County is participating in the national recognition of Homeless Persons Memorial Day.
This year, the Harford County Housing and Community Development office joins Health Care for the Homeless at the Health Department in participating and promoting this year’s event. All community members, service providers, and consumers are welcomed and encouraged to attend this important gathering.
Health Care for the Homeless (HCH), in partnership with the Harford County Health Department, provides a comprehensive system of health-related services to reduce the incidence and burdens of homelessness in Harford County. HCH offers pediatric and adult primary medical care; in addition to social work and case management services, at 1 N. Main St., in Bel Air, MD. HCH serves all persons who currently, or have in the past year, lack a fixed, regular, and/or adequate residence.
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 Michele Buranen at the Harford County Health Department at 410-638-3060 by December 19th.
The money spent for the memorial is probably better served by helping some of the these folks out. I see their tents in various wooded areas around the township. There is even one on the corner by the hospital. The leaves are down and its in plain site. How miserable cold it is for them.
How bout you putting these sorry soles up for the holidays, you have room.
The Memorial is for the People who fought so they wouldn’t have to live like that, the Memorial symbolizes Affirmative Activities, What have you done rubber necker,…..
Why I am necking rubber. Obviously. I could pretend to pay it back like Gary Neal, But why? What are you doing RiCO besides complaining about everything and anything and speaking some senseless jabber.
Rico, pay no attention to this Fake POS, This Hedley is a complete A-hole, I know the Real Hedley and this F’n loser cannot even come up with his own screen name.
:)….mission accomplished
HEDLEY, are you lying in your pajamas again, looking at porn?, it seems to arouse you that people are suffering, Good luck when your ghost of Christmas Past comes calling…. Lucifer!
The Mayor of Aberdeen Patrick McGrady has stated that “There is nothing we do about the (the poor)…”And he has done nothing about the homeless in Aberdeen this past year . Councilman Melvin Taylor urged the city council three weeks ago to start a Homeless Commission to focus on a strategy to do something. The rest of the council did not respond.
If the City now owns the old empty Moose Lodge and they cant find any Moose this winter to put in the lodge then why not open up part of the Lodge as a night shelter for the homeless in Tent City?
Usually this time of year the churches take the street homeless in for the winter nights. If the churches are not being contacted or are not interested in taking in the homeless this year then common sense says that City govt should take responsibility for the winter-protection of the street homeless.
Then the City Council should seriously consider Councilman Taylor’s commission suggestion.. Make a damn plan for the future homeless problem.. The Mayor cant get away with continued stalling on the winter-sheltering of the homeless Human lives are in jeopardy while the Mayor hesitates and the Council procrastinates. ”
Don’t do something, just stand there” is not an acceptable policy. Merry Christmas!
P.S. Councilman Taylor is the defacto Council President in Aberdeen having received the most votes* of anyone in last years election. . Taylor ideas and direction deserve more respect from the Mayor and the rest of the Council.
*Patrick McGrady 600 votes
Melvin Taylor 898 votes
Sandra Landbeck 802 votes
Tim Lindecamp 782 votes
Steven Goodin zero votes
Please feel free to get yourself out and about to take care of the homeless. I suggest you open up your home and kitchen to house those who want to come in from the outside. For those who want to remain outside, please feel free to purchase and provide tent heaters, propane, -30 degree sleeping bags, hot meals on wheels at least twice daily and other items necessary to meet the demands of the homeless.
When I see you out and about helping the homeless I will give you a honk and a wave to let you know how much I appreciate what you are doing.
Lol @ “human lives are in jeopardy”
Oh. Mah. Gawd.
Give the a homeless a shovel, neon green jacket and hard hat to help with that shit hole, slop of time well wasted widening Route 22.
They’ll be warm, earn a wage, climb the ladder of a trade (construction) and have all the able body abilities that the rest of us have.