Event to Spotlight Stories of Hope and Raise Awareness About
Homelessness
[Evansville, IN] — [10/9/25] — In an effort to shift public perception around homelessness and offer raw, unscripted moments of human connection, the Evansville Rescue Mission will host a 24-hour event called Conversations on a Bench on [10/9/25 2pm – 10/10/25 2pm] at [500 E. Walnut St.]. 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, Tracy Gorman, President/CEO of Evansville Rescue 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.
“Every person has a story, and every story matters,” said Gorman. “This event invites people to see past stereotypes and engage with the reality of what it means to experience—and overcome— homelessness.”
The livestream will be accessible on Facebook and YouTube, and the public is invited to watch, participate in person, or submit questions and prayer requests online. In addition to raising awareness, the event will also raise funds to support Evansville Rescue Mission’s year-round programs focused on shelter, recovery, and long-term transformation.
