Photos courtesy of Portland Rescue Mission (top) and Downtown Rescue Mission (bottom)
What is Conversations on a Bench?
On October 8 – 9, rescue missions, recovery centers, outreach groups, and other life transformation ministries across North America will host a 24-hour livestream of honest, humanizing conversations about homelessness, addiction, and mental health. Rain or shine, ministry leaders will listen as neighbors, pastors, and community members share their stories and spark change. More than an event, it’s a Kingdom movement—celebrating our shared humanity, opening doors to new life in Christ, and showing the hope taking root in ministries across the continent.
24 hours
Thousands
Thousands of real, honest conversations and personal stories.
Millions
Millions of viewers across North America expected to tune in and join the conversation.
Find a Local Ministry Near You
Conversations on a Bench is happening in cities across North America. Use the map below to find a participating ministry near you and see how you can join the conversation in your community. Together, we can reflect God’s heart for compassion, dignity, and hope, one bench at a time.
Get
Involved
Submit Questions
What do you want to know about homelessness, addiction, or mental health? What is being done in your community to change lives? Submit your question here, and have it answered live during the 24-hour Conversations on a Bench event.
Meet Urgent Needs
Ministries are on the frontlines meeting immediate needs like food, clothing, and hygiene items. Learn how you can help provide these essentials for neighbors in crisis.
Donate to a Ministry
Your gift directly supports the work of Christ-centered ministries serving vulnerable individuals and families. Every donation helps extend hope, compassion, and assistance.
Commit to Pray
Commit to praying for the people impacted by homelessness, the leaders hosting conversations, and all who will hear and respond to these stories.
Share the Campaign
Spread the word by sharing the livestream and event details on your social media channels. Your post might be the invitation someone needs to listen, learn, and take action.
Conversations on a Bench is an initiative of Citygate Network
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Be part of the movement.
This is more than an event—it’s a Kingdom movement to shift the narrative, remind us of our shared humanity, and embody the love of Jesus. Your gift helps replace stereotypes with stories of transformation, show the hope taking root inside ministries across North America, and point to the redemptive work of Christ. Every contribution opens doors to new life in Christ and helps spark real change in hearts and communities. Give today and turn stories into hope in action.