about h&ha week
Be part of a powerful week of action, compassion, and community as we celebrate our 4th Annual Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week! This year features a mix of exciting new events and cherished favorites from years past—all focused on supporting our neighbors in need.
Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week is an annual program where people come together across the country to draw attention to the problems of hunger and homelessness. Participating groups spend the week holding a series of educational, service, fundraising, and advocacy events.
Locally, the Conference will engage in a week of daily activities to educate the community, advocate for change, and raise funds to help those facing hunger and homelessness in the Lehigh Valley.
Have questions about the week? Reach out to Christopher Moran, Director of Development, at cmoran@lehighchurches.org.
2025 h&ha week schedule
MONDAY, November 17th
fOOD FOR THOUGHT SOCIAL
A community favorite returns to kick off Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week 2025! Join us for a free luncheon at the Conference, where elected officials, partners, police, donors, volunteers, and more will come together to share a meal and connect with the community members we serve.
New this year: Organizations have the opportunity to host a resource table during the event.
Learn more and register at the link below!
TUESDAY, November 18th
Hands of hope: street outreach day
For the second year in a row, our Street Outreach team is offering an exclusive opportunity to experience a day in the life of a street outreach worker. Selected community members will accompany the team as they visit local campsites to distribute meals, supplies, and provide support to those in need.
This unique experience is limited to just 10 participants. To learn more or get involved, please contact Street Outreach Manager Riley Kreuzer at rkreuzer@lehighchurches.org.
Registration deadline: November 11, 2025.
wEDNESDAY, November 19th
PACK WITH PURPOSE: A JOYFUL GIVING EXPERIENCE
We’re thrilled to partner with Hannah Votta Coleman of Joyful Giving to bring a meaningful new experience to this year’s impactful week. Volunteers will have the opportunity to assemble Joy Maker Bags filled with essential items thoughtfully packaged to look and feel like gifts, each one designed to spark joy for the clients we serve in our community.
Joyful Giving is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to spreading joy through intentional giving. Their mission aligns closely with ours: to build relationships, uplift lives, and create lasting impact.
Each Joy Maker Bag carries a shared purpose for both the recipient and the assembler: Give Joy. Get Joy.
tHURSDAY, November 20TH
KEYNOTE EVENT FEATURING BRIAN GOLDSTONE
Join us for our 2025 Keynote Event at DeSales University (Unviersity Center) featuring Brian Goldstone—a journalist, anthropologist, and author of There Is No Place for Us: Working and Homeless in America, hailed by The New York Times as an “exceptional feat of reporting.” His powerful work sheds light on the growing crisis of the “working homeless” in cities across the nation.
We’re also proud to announce our partnership with United Way of the Lehigh Valley for the Community Forum portion of the evening.
Don’t miss this impactful night of education, connection, and community.
Friday, November 21ST
vIRTUAL EVENT: EXPLORING AFFORDABLE HOUSING MODELS
Join us for a virtual panel discussion during Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week 2025 as we explore innovative and practical models for affordable housing. Hear from experts, advocates, and community leaders as they share insights, challenges, and solutions aimed at addressing the growing housing crisis.
SATURDAY, November 22ND
One night without a home
Join us for One Night Without a Home, an immersive 12-hour experience designed to raise awareness about the realities of homelessness. The event begins Saturday, November 22, at 7:00 PM and concludes Sunday, November 23, at 7:00 AM.
As part of our 4th Annual Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, we’ve set a community goal of raising $3,000, with all proceeds benefiting our Street Outreach Team.
2025 Bonus Event
Mental Health Challenges for Children & Youth Facing Homelessness
Join the Lehigh Conference of Churches’ Justice and Advocacy Committee on Saturday, November 15th, from 8:30–11:30 AM at First Presbyterian Church in Bethlehem for a powerful community event focused on improving the lives of children in the Lehigh Valley.
The morning will feature a panel discussion with experts from the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, local school districts, and Valley Youth House, along with resource tables to provide practical tools and knowledge.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and make a difference.
2025 Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsor H&HA Week: H&HA Sponsorship
Sponsorship Details: H&HA Sponsor Details
Sponsorship deadline is Monday, November 3rd
For sponsorship inquiries, please contact Christopher Moran at: cmoran@lehighchurches.org.
2025 H&HA WEEK Sponsors
