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News Release
Friends of the Carpenter and Outsiders Inn to Host Memorial for the Homeless on Dec. 20 - 12/11/19

Vancouver, WA – Friends of the Carpenter, Outsiders Inn and the Council for the Homeless will host a Memorial for the Homeless on Fri. Dec. 20, 5:45 p.m., at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1309 Franklin St. At least 15 people with local connections who died while homeless this year will be remembered.

“This memorial serves as both a solemn occasion for honoring the lives of those who have passed away this year and a stark reminder of the sheer injustice of homelessness. On this evening, we have the unique opportunity to stand in communion with many others across the country and recommit ourselves to refuse to accept homelessness as a problem that can’t be solved,” said Tom Iberle, executive director. “This memorial is a time to gather together and recall the terrible price that is paid when we, as a community, fall short. It is our continued call to action.”

The program will include representatives from the faith community and remarks from various individuals.

Call Friends of the Carpenter at 360-750-4752 or email outsidersinnorg@gmail.com before the memorial if special accommodations are needed. American Sign Language services will be provided.

Memorials for the homeless are held in cities throughout the country on or near Dec. 21, the first day of winter and the longest night of the year. The collective goal is to commemorate the lives of the mothers or fathers, sons or daughters who died on the streets or in emergency shelters from illness or conditions directly related to their homelessness. In many cases, these services will be the only commemoration of their lives.

About Friends of the Carpenter

Friends of the Carpenter was incorporated in Vancouver, WA in Oct. 1998 and began as a vision of a practical outreach of simple welcome and personal interaction between volunteers from the church and people living in poverty. Since the beginning, regular contact has been made with vulnerable members of our community through woodworking events scheduled around the area and which, today, are mostly held at FOC’s Friendship Center. Our mission: Friends of the Carpenter is a non-profit, faith-based day facility that provides safety, structure and purpose for vulnerable members of our community. Learn more at friendsofthecarpenter.org.

About Outsiders Inn
OutsidersInn uses a multi-pronged approach to tackle the problem of homelessness, separation and discrimination through advocacy, awareness and support.  Learn more at outsidersinn.org 
About Council for the Homeless
Council for the Homeless is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide community leadership, compelling advocacy, and practical solutions to prevent and end homelessness in Clark County.  The Council collaborates with government partners, educators, business leaders, communities of faith, and community members to create an effective, efficient, and humane response to homelessness.  Check out www.councilforthehomeless.org for more information.
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