As we enter the holiday season, a lot of people are protesting the election
results. It is a sad time for our country and we wish that everyone is able to
enjoy the best time of the year. Be thankful about the great things that we
have in our lives, our families and friends, and focus on great causes that we
can help.
As part of United Way’s plan to eradicate poverty in L.A. County, the organization will host its 10th annual HomeWalk, a 5K family run/walk to raise
public awareness and funds to end homelessness. Over the past nine years,
75,000 people have participated in HomeWalk, raising over $6.5 million
and transforming 17,000 lives with the stability of a home. Every dollar raised
goes directly toward ending homelessness and, thanks to the Conrad N.
Hilton Foundation, every $5,000 a person or team raises will be matched
with another $5,000 (up to $400,000). This year’s goal is to raise $1 million
with the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation Challenge. Registration is $25 for
walkers and runners. Registrants 18 and younger are free.
Los Angeles County is experiencing a homelessness crisis, one out of every
217 people in L.A. County is homeless. Nearly 47,000 men, women, children, and veterans are living without the safety and comfort of a home on
any given night. One in four children in L.A. County lives in poverty. While
we have made a tremendous impact reducing veteran homelessness by
57%, over 3,000 are still suffering on our streets. Over 15,000 Angelenos
running and walking to help end homelessness. So join us!
Saturday, November 19, 2016
7:00 a.m. Registration
8:00 a.m. Opening Ceremony
8:45 a.m. 5K Run/Walk Begins
Grand Park DTLA
200 N Grand Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90012
http://homewalk.unitedwayla.org/
Alex LiMandri
Editor-in-Chief
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