Homeless Persons’ Memorial & Celebration

Event Details

Friday, December 19th, 2025

4 pm to 8 pm

Harmony United Methodist Church, 123 Ocean  Blvd., Coos Bay

An annual event near the longest night of the year, to recognize those who died unnecessarily as a consequence of homelessness. 

All community members are welcome to join to honor these lives as well as to celebrate the community that we have with food & dignity.

What a Great Success – Thank you all for your love, kindness & Generosity!

The Homeless Persons’ Memorial and Celebration is carried by the love of people within our community.

There are many ways to get involved and make a meaningful contribution:

WE ARE ACCEPTING DONATIONS:

For the   Mutual Aid FREE Store

Camping supplies, batteries, warm clothing, hats, shoes, propane tanks,  hygiene items, raingear, mittens, food & laundry gift cards from a store of your choice ($10 – $30), non-perishable food items.

 

Drop off at the Harmony United Methodist Church 

Tues, Thurs, Fri, 9 am – 12:30 pm or Call 541-217-4095

 

Donate vis Pay Pal: Human Rights Advocates of Coos County.

 

MAIL A CHECK written to HRACC:  

PO Box 1501, Coos Bay, 97420  

 

HRACC is a 501-(c)3, 

non profit organization.

  • Great Thanks to our sponsors & donors:  Harmony United Methodist Church, Compass Outreach, South Coast Health Equity Coalition, Black Market Gourmet, Alternative Youth Activities, South Coast PRIDE, Alternative Healing Chiropractic Center,  Seven Devils Brewery & Public House, Itty Bitty Inn, Happyland, Bahama Boards, Ink Addicts Tattoo, Coos Head Food Store, Farr’s Hardware, So It Goes Coffeehouse, Time Bomb, Empire Bakery, Coos Health & Wellness, HIV Alliance, Bay Area First Step, Edgewater Inn and Suites, Puerto Vallarta & El Tapatio Restaurants, Thrifty Sisters, Black Anchor Coffee House, Front Street Community Bike Shop, Star of Hope, Operation Rebuild Hope and our growing number of gracious financial donors.

  • Share the Event

    Spread the word by sharing our event flyers and details with your network to invite others to join this important day of remembrance and connection.

  • Pray for Our Community

    We welcome and encourage prayers for the success of this event, for those experiencing homelessness, and for the unity and resilience of our communit

Schedule of Activities:

4 – 6 pm: Open Mic: Spoken word, poetry, music & peace dances

4 – 7 pm: Shopping at the Mutual Aid FREE Store  

6 – 7 pm: FREE Dinner & 50/50 Raffle Drawings

7:15 pm:  Candlelight Memorial Ceremony

  • VOLUNTEER YOUR TIME:

    Your choice: Set up, drive, cook, serve food, clean up.

Love Peace Healing Dignity Grace Gratitude Reciprocity Community Food Music Story Prayer

Why This Matters

At its core, the Homeless Persons’ Memorial & Celebration  is about creating a space where every individual is valued, every story is heard, and every connection strengthens the bonds of our community.

Together, we can honor lives lost while planting seeds of hope and dignity for the future.

 

“Every connection strengthens us. Together, we can create a community where every life is valued and every story has a place.”

 

We invite you to join us in this community event of music, stories, food, free shopping, reflection, remembrance, and shared community.