A Candlelight Vigil for Lives Lost in 2024

This past weekend, I had the opportunity to participate in a candlelight vigil (👈click the link to see the local news coverage) for four individuals who lost their lives in 2024 while homeless. We see homeless persons on the street and in parking lots with signs asking for food or spare change, but do we really see them? Do we see the human being behind the homelessness?

Since the holiday season is known for good cheer and generosity, please consider donating to organizations that assist those experiencing homelessness or the unhoused. Anything you give will always be appreciated. Also, if you see a homeless person any time during the year, please acknowledge their existence. You never know; your smile or “hello” could be the hope they need to get back on their feet. We must remember that homeless persons are human beings. They are just like us and desire to be loved and cared for, too.

Let’s keep hope and humanity alive!

Happy Holidays,

LaShaundrea

**If you want to donate to organizations that assist the homeless and unhoused populations, here are a few phrases to enter into your search engine to get you started–

“Homeless resources,” “agencies for the homeless,” and “assistance for the unhoused.”