Death Positive Event Series
Too Poor to Die with Amy Shea
Thursday, December 4, 6–8 pm at NVUU
Every life deserves to be witnessed ~ even in death.
What happens when someone dies with no one to claim them? Join author Amy Shea (TOO POOR TO DIE: The Hidden Realities of Dying in the Margins) for a powerful conversation about those who die unseen, unclaimed, or without means and the vital role of compassion, community, and witness in after-death care.
The evening opens with a brief memorial for Napa County’s unclaimed dead of 2025, with words from Rev. Susan Panttaja and song from the Napa Valley Threshold Choir.
A reading, discussion, and Q&A with Amy will follow, concluding with a book signing, light refreshments, and book sales from Napa Bookmine.
In partnership with Napa Adobe, an emergency shelter, we’ll also collect donations to support community members in crisis. Please consider bringing:
New, packaged toiletries (razors, soap, shampoo)
Men’s and women’s t-shirts (all sizes)
FREE and open to all NVUU members and the wider community. Held in-person in our sanctuary. For more info and to RSVP, please visit Eventbrite.
