National Homeless Persons Memorial Day

Commissioners Mary Lou Hoover and Monica Haskell, Vice Mayor Lissette Carey, Mayor Danise “Deedee” Henriquez, Diana Flenard, Scott Pridgen, Carolyn Woodhead, and Commissioners Sam Kaufman, Donie Lee and Aaron Castillo.

Key West Mayor Danise “Deedee” Henriquez and the City Commission proclaimed Dec. 20th National Homeless Persons Memorial Day during the December City Commission meeting.

For the past 26 years, the community has gathered to remember those men, women, and children who have died homeless in Monroe County, joining the nation in setting aside the longest night of the year to memorialize those people who have died unhoused.

On Friday, December 20th at 3 p.m., the Florida Keys Outreach Coalition, Monroe County Homeless Services Continuum-of-Care, and Monroe County Social Services will commemorate the occasion with a memorial service and interment at the Key West Cemetery.

Diana Flenard, President of the Continuum-of-Care, accepted the proclamation along with Scott Pridgen and Carolyn Woodhead.

“As most of us know,” said Flenard, “most people in this county are just one paycheck away from homelessness.”

She encouraged the community to attend the remembrance as the unhoused people who died in Monroe County this year are interred.

“The spirit of the holiday season of goodwill toward all provides an opportunity for the affirmation and renewal regarding our commitment to end homelessness,” reads the proclamation.

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