Ella and Connor Twomey stand Wednesday with signs at a vigil in Lewiston observing National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day. The vigil was held on the winter solstice, the first day of winter and the longest night of the year.

Ryan, 16, righ,t and Noah, 18, hold signs Wednesday at a vigil in Lewiston observing National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day. The vigil was held on the winter solstice, the first day of winter and the longest night of the year. Both teens are homeless.

Nathasha Moore, right, and Derrick Moore stand Wednesday at a vigil in Lewiston in observance of National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day. Both are caseworkers at Common Ties.

Mayor Carl Sheline speaks Wednesday night at a vigil observing National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day.

People line Main Street in Lewiston on Wednesday during a vigil observing National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day. The vigil was held on the winter solstice, the first day of winter and the longest night of the year.

Rachel Spencer-Reed, director of development and community relations at New Beginnings in Lewiston, and Tanner Paladino hold signs Wednesday in Lewiston at a vigil marking National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day.

Rowan Church, 20, left, and Phoenix Bossie, 19,  hold signs Wednesday in Lewiston at a vigil marking National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day. The vigil was held on the winter solstice, the first day of winter and the longest night of the year.

Adam Champion and Michelle McIntyre, right, hold signs Wednesday at a vigil in observance of National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day. The vigil was held on the winter solstice, the first day of winter and the longest night of the year.