about h&ha week
Come be a part of the Conference's 3rd annual Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week! This year promises an array of fresh, exciting events alongside beloved community favorites from previous years. As a special highlight, we'll be commemorating the organization's 70th anniversary with a gala to conclude the week's festivities.
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.
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Have questions about the week? Contact Christopher Moran at: cmoran@lehighchurches.org.
2024 h&ha week schedule
SUNDAY, November 17th
The Power of 70: A Celebration of Ministry and Community
The Conference is excited to host a 70th-anniversary worship service in our sanctuary. We warmly welcome all denominations, community members, and organizations to join us in celebrating 70 years of the Conference and to kick off our 3rd annual Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week.
Contact gwatson@lehighchurches.org for more details.
MONDAY, November 18th
Exploring Affordable Housing Models with The Faith Community
This free virtual event is open to everyone! We will discuss the most pressing issues related to housing insecurity in our community and explore solutions for how individuals and organizations can join the fight against homelessness.
TUESDAY, November 19th
COMMUNITY DAY WITH THE STREET OUTREACH TEAM
Our Street Outreach team is hosting a Community Day, where selected members of the community will get to experience a day in the life of a street outreach worker. Join them as they visit local campsites to distribute meals, supplies, and more!
Contact rkreuzer@lehighchurches.org for more details on how to get involved. Registration deadline is 11/15/24.
wEDNESDAY, November 20th
KEYNOTE BREAKFAST FEATURING MAYOR TUERK, MAYOR REYNOLDS, AND MAYOR PANTO
We're excited to bring back a community favorite with a fresh twist this year! Join us for the 2024 keynote event featuring Mayors Tuerk, Reynolds, and Panto. The day will kick off with our Community Spotlight Series, allowing you to network and learn about various organizations in our community. We'll have light refreshments during this segment to start your morning. Following this, we’ll be hosting a breakfast and panel discussion on the issue of homelessness in the Lehigh Valley, featuring the mayors. This event will be open to those who register.
Friday, November 22ND
70TH ANNIVERSARY GALA
We are excited to celebrate 70 years of dedication to our community! Join us for a special event during this year’s Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week: our 70th Anniversary Gala. It will be an evening to reflect on our past achievements and look forward to the future.
Tickets and tables are available for this memorable event, which will feature a dinner, a silent auction, and more!
We’re thrilled to announce that Ashley Quinn from Members 1st Federal Credit Union will be our emcee for the evening. This is a night you won’t want to miss!
SATURDAY, November 23RD
One night without a home
One Night Without A Home invites you to experience what it’s like to be homeless for 12 hours on November 23rd, helping to raise awareness about the challenges faced by those without shelter. We encourage you to sleep outside in your yard or, for the first time this year, join us at designated sleepout sites through our partnership with Family Promise of Lehigh Valley.
2024 Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsor H&HA Week: H&HA Sponsorship
Sponsorship Details: H&HA Sponsors Details
Sponsorship deadline is Monday, November 4th
For sponsorship inquiries, please contact Christopher Moran at: cmoran@lehighchurches.org.