Thursday, October 8 at 12:00 PM through Friday, October 9 at 12:00 PM
City Center, 2025 E. Dakota Ave., Fresno, CA 93726
For 24 hours straight, Fresno Mission is sitting on a bench and having honest conversations about homelessness, addiction, mental health, faith and hope. CEO Matt Dildine will be on the bench with community leaders, local influencers, guests and people with lived experience. These are real stories from right here in Fresno.
Part of Something Bigger
Conversations on a Bench is a national event led by Citygate Network. Christ-centered ministries across North America go live at the same time, with thousands of conversations streaming to viewers across the continent. The goal is to replace stereotypes with real stories of transformation and show the hope taking root in our communities.
“What impacted me the most about sitting on the bench for 24 hours is that I was able to give a voice to the voiceless.”
Matt Dildine, President & CEO, Fresno Mission
Schedule
| Thursday, Oct 8, 12:00 PM | Conversations on a Bench begins live |
| All night | Conversations continue through the night |
| Friday, Oct 9, 11:00 AM | National Prayer with rescue missions across the country |
| Friday, Oct 9, 12:00 PM | FREE brisket BBQ for the community |
Moments from the Bench
How to Be Part of It
- Come by. Stop by City Center anytime during the 24 hours and join the conversation.
- Watch live. Follow the livestream at conversationsonabench.org.
- Ask a question. Send in your questions about homelessness, addiction or mental health on the national site.
- Pray. Pray for the people sitting on the bench, our guests and our staff.
- Give. Text CONVO to 50155 to donate and support the work happening every day at Fresno Mission.
- Share. Post about the event and help spread the word.
