10/07/2026
Our recent Health Day was another great day for our community!
A couple of weeks ago, 456 guests and volunteers came together at for a fun afternoon celebrating good health and kinship.
It was a sunny afternoon and, even though it was still a bit hot, the sunshine reflected the positive vibe of our time together with our unhoused neighbors. It was beautiful to see our guests and volunteers connecting in multiple ways throughout the afternoon.
Close to 200 guests received much-needed medical services, particularly in areas like check-ups, foot care, dental, vision, herbal care, and mental wellness. Many also received medicines, hygiene kits, and referrals for continuing care after the event.
More than 60 guests received haircuts, another 60+ got manicures, 40 guests got showers, and many others registered to vote, prayed together with volunteers, and enjoyed the music, food, books, and games available.
It’s hard to put into words what this day means to our friends experiencing homelessness. Health Day is such a welcoming and safe environment, and that is uncommon in the daily grind that our friends on the margins face.
One guest, Sherry, told us, “It is so nice to come and be able to enjoy everything here at this event. I have to be guarded and resilient every day on the streets, but here I can relax a little. This is like a breath of fresh air.”
It was clear that a spirit of kindness and generosity was present among us as each person - guest and volunteer - left with a stronger sense of belonging and connectedness with neighbors they previously had not known. One volunteer even felt led to give his shoes to a gentleman he was talking with!
We want to thank all our volunteers and partners for all the ways you were present with our unhoused neighbors. We couldn’t have done this without you!
Finally, we want to thank Erin Sintos for capturing all the meaningful moments of our time together. To see all the photos from Health Day, go to our Health Day 2026 photo album here on Facebook.
