HOPE Vigil

In honor of H.O.P.E. Week, on September 30th at 6:00 pm, a Candlelight Vigil open to the community will be hosted by La Puente. Community members are invited to gather outside of the shelter and begin a walk across downtown in solidarity with our neighbors experiencing homelessness. This walk will start outside the La Puente Shelter (913 State Ave, Alamosa) and will end around 7:00 pm at Sacred Heart Catholic Church (715 Fourth St, Alamosa). Along the way, there will be music, speakers, and reflections. A closing message by Father Carlos and musical performance by 68 West will take place at Sacred Heart, with a reception to follow for those who are interested. 

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Homeless Outreach, Prevention, and Education (H.O.P.E.) Week is a series of events meant to bring the community together to learn about homelessness and poverty in the San Luis Valley. Moreover, H.O.P.E. Week highlights community-based programs that alleviate and prevent homelessness. 

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If you have mobility issues and would be unable to follow the walking portion of this event, please consider joining us for our beginning remarks at 6:00 pm outside of the La Puente Shelter and then directly head over to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, where there will be closing performances and a reflection portion at approximately 6:40 pm.

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Information about these events can be found on La Puente’s social media platforms. Feel free to call 719-589-5909 ext. 209 or email asstdirector.comm@lapuente.net for more information.