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Roseville proclaims Dec. 21 as Homeless Persons Memorial Day; local organizers announce memorial service
Summary
Mayor Bernasconi proclaimed Dec. 21, 2025 Homeless Persons Memorial Day. Claudia Snyder (Roseville Advocates for the Homeless / Placer People of Faith Together) announced a 3 p.m. memorial at Bethel Lutheran Church; a person experiencing homelessness spoke in thanks for city and faith‑based services.
The Roseville City Council proclaimed Dec. 21, 2025 as Homeless Persons Memorial Day at its Dec. 17 meeting and recognized community partners who provide services to people experiencing homelessness.
Mayor Bernasconi read the proclamation noting the date marks the winter solstice and acknowledged the city’s “comprehensive and integrated approach” to homelessness in partnership with county agencies and nonprofits. The proclamation was presented to community representatives.
Claudia Snyder, who identified herself as a member of Roseville Advocates for the Homeless and Placer People of Faith Together, thanked the city for the recognition and invited council and residents to a memorial service at Bethel Lutheran Church (1050 Douglas Boulevard) on Dec. 21 at 3 p.m. She said representatives from six faith traditions would participate and described the event as a prayerful, nonpolitical remembrance.
Steven Oleshi, who identified himself as a person experiencing homelessness, told council the proclamation and local efforts mean a great deal to unhoused residents and expressed appreciation for church and city support.
