(December 11, 2025) Laurel, MD — On Friday, December 19, 2025, at 2 pm the City of Laurel will host a community observance in recognition of Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day at the Craig A. Moe Laurel Multiservice Center (204 Fort Meade Rd.). The national day of remembrance is for our neighbors who died without the dignity of a home. The event falls on the first day of winter and the longest night of the year. The day is a yearly reminder of the extreme hardship faced by individuals experiencing homelessness, especially during winter weather conditions.
Each Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day event is shaped by the traditions, partners, and needs of each community. In Laurel, this year’s gathering will feature a candlelight ceremony, prayers, personal memories, remarks from community partners, and collective moments of silence to honor those who we’ve lost.
“We come together not only to remember, but to recommit ourselves to ensuring no one is forgotten or ignored,” said Human Services Director Marchelle LeBlanc. “This day calls us to reflect, have compassion, and take action for the vulnerable people in our community.”
The City invites residents, service providers, faith leaders, and all community members to participate in this meaningful day of remembrance and solidarity.