In an effort to shift public perception around homelessness and offer raw, unscripted moments of human connection, The Open Door Mission will host a 24-hour event called Conversations on a Bench on October 9th-10th at Glens Falls City Park. The initiative is part of a nationwide campaign led by Citygate Network, a faith-based association of rescue missions and life-transformation ministries across North America.
For one full day, Jamie Munyon, Executive Director of The Open Door Mission, will sit on a bench livestreaming one-on-one conversations with community members—ranging from local leaders and donors to former program participants and curious passersby. The bench becomes a platform for truth-telling, healing, and hope.
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