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HOPE (Homeless Outreach Providing Encouragement) is hosting a memorial to the eight people from the local homeless community who have passed on this year. The event will take place on Monday, Dec. 17 at 6:45 p.m. at The Journey Church, 2000 Pike Road.
The memorial service will be led by Pastor Rick Ebbers of Journey Church.
Those being remembered include:
- Tim Arnold
- Nicole Dust
- Katherine Rogers
- Ben Fueston
- Gordon Kolisnyk
- Glenn Tefft
- Dominic Peterson
- Brent Gruis
“These individuals are not forgotten. They have left lasting memories with us and deserve to be remembered,” said Alice Sueltenfuss, HOPE navigation services director and event organizer.
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