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SUMMARY:Conversations on a Bench 2026
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, October 8 at 12:00 PM through Friday\, October 9 at 12:00 PM\nCity Center\, 2025 E. Dakota Ave.\, Fresno\, CA 93726 \nFor 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. \nPart of Something Bigger\nConversations 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. \n“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.”\nMatt Dildine\, President & CEO\, Fresno Mission \nSchedule\n\n\n\nThursday\, Oct 8\, 12:00 PM\nConversations on a Bench begins live\n\n\nAll night\nConversations continue through the night\n\n\nFriday\, Oct 9\, 11:00 AM\nNational Prayer with rescue missions across the country\n\n\nFriday\, Oct 9\, 12:00 PM\nFREE brisket BBQ for the community\n\n\n\nMoments from the Bench\n\nHow to Be Part of It\n\nCome by. Stop by City Center anytime during the 24 hours and join the conversation.\nWatch live. Follow the livestream at conversationsonabench.org.\nAsk a question. Send in your questions about homelessness\, addiction or mental health on the national site.\nPray. Pray for the people sitting on the bench\, our guests and our staff.\nGive. Text CONVO to 50155 to donate and support the work happening every day at Fresno Mission.\nShare. Post about the event and help spread the word.\n\nLearn more at conversationsonabench.org
URL:https://fresnomission.org/event/conversations-on-a-bench-2026/
LOCATION:City Center\, 2025 E Dakota Avenue\, Fresno\, CA\, 93726\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Events
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