Honolulu Hale lit in blue for “Blue Christmas”
Mayor Kirk Caldwell has requested that Honolulu Hale be illuminated blue in recognition of “Blue Christmas.”
“Blue Christmas” is a service which commemorates the individuals who died while struggling with the burden of Homelessness. The service was cancelled this year due to COVID-19. It is estimated that 13,000 people in America pass away each year without housing. People experiencing homelessness have a life expectancy around 50 years of age, almost 20 years lower than housed populations.
This year, 112 people died while homeless in Honolulu. Alcohol/substance misuse was the largest contributing factor.
In addition to Honolulu Hale, Governor David Ige has requested Aloha Tower be illuminated in blue in recognition of “Blue Christmas.”
