The National Health Care for the Homeless Council and the National Coalition for the Homeless recognize Thursday, December 21, 2017 as Homeless Persons' Memorial Day (HPMD). This day is a time to remember those who have died while living without a home. As we honor those we have lost, we must also fight to change policies so that no more needless deaths occur.

Please join a Twitter Chat taking place at 1 p.m. CT on December 21, Homeless Persons' Memorial Day, to discuss housing, health care, and human rights. Log into your Twitter account then and tweet using the hashtag #NoMoreHomelessDeath.

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We also urge you to organize or take part in HPMD events and make advocacy a part of HPMD! Refer to our Public Statement and Advocacy Agenda, updated Organizing Manual and see below for ways to take action.

Make Advocacy a Part of HPMD 2017!

Here are some ways you can advocate for those living without homes.

Organize a local HPMD event and invite lawmakers to attend. Our Public Statement and Advocacy Agenda, Organizing Manual, and a template letter are available to assist you.
Schedule an in-district meeting or tour (preferrably coinciding with an HPMD event). Use our lawmaker invitation letter template and find contact information on your Congress member's website or call (202) 224-3121 to ask about arranging a site visit.
Engage your lawmaker on social media. Social media increases visibility and raises awareness about the connection between housing, homelessness, and policy solutions. If you have relationships with office staff, ask them to tweet about HPMD on Dec. 21st and participate in our Twitter chat. Find sample tweets and Congress's Twitter Accounts.
Remind your members of Congress that access to health care and housing saves lives. Stay engaged via email, calls, and social media on Health Center Funding and investments in affordable housing programs. Take Action using our talking points and follow action alerts from our partners at the National Low Income Housing Coalition.