The League of Young Voters

Last Friday was the Winter Solstice, when the sun and the earth are at the farthest distance creating the longest night of the year. It’s also one of the harshest nights of the year for those who are homeless. Statewide, homeless advocates and community members gathered to Homeless Persons Annual Memorial Vigil to pay respects to those who have died in the homeless community. So far this year, 29 people have died homeless in Portland.

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