Sleeping bags are lined up ready for occupants who will spend the night after sharing a dinner in Monteith park sponsored by Helping Hands Shelter and its residents.Terry Knoll, Director of Community Services Consortium's Emergency Services program brought her sleeping bag and joined other community members by spending the night outside Albany City hall in a symbolic gesture to recognize what homeless people go through every night. This night the temperatures were headed toward below freezing.
The night outdoors was one of several events in honor of homeless people. It followed a dinner hosted by Albany Helping Hands shelter residents to show appreciation for their community.
Helping Hands opens its doors to people who need help. Earlier a memorial service was held to honor the homeless who died in Albany during the past year due to causes related to being homeless.
