Lee County Homeless Coalition to hold annual Candlelight Vigil Dec. 21
As a tribute to at least 16 homeless individuals who have lost their lives while living on the streets or in shelters in Lee County this year, the Lee County Homeless Coalition will host its 26th annual Candlelight Vigil on Wednesday, Dec. 21, at 6 p.m. The community is encouraged to gather on the steps of the Old Lee County Courthouse located at 2120 Main St., in Fort Myers, to mourn those who have passed.
The memorial event is also intended to educate and inspire the public to support the community’s need for more affordable housing, shelters, and accessible health care.
The Candlelight Vigil will include remarks by Therese Everly, executive, director Lee County Homeless Coalition, and Board Chair Johnny Limbaugh. An opening prayer will be presented by Father Charles Cannon from St. Hilary’s Episcopal Church, as well as a performance by Lee County Human & Veteran Services Homeless Outreach team members Pamela Martin and Rob Gies. Taps will be performed by Harvey Charter, Commander Victor Paul Tuchman Post 400 Jewish War Veterans.
The Lee County Homeless Coalition is a nonprofit organization comprised of community and faith-based service providers, local businesses, people who are currently experiencing or who have experienced homelessness, and other advocates committed to ending homelessness. The Coalition’s mission is to advocate, educate and promote awareness of issues and obstacles facing homeless individuals in Lee County through community collaboration, planning, and implementing solutions.
For more information on the Lee County Homeless Coalition, visit www.leehomeless.org. Please like and follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/leehomeless/.