Goal
$100,000.00

Amount
Raised
$58,623.82

8th Annual 'Walk a Mile in My Shoes' Walkathon

In the state of Michigan, it has been estimated that there are over 100,000 homeless people on a given night. Of this statistic, 1 out of every 3 homeless persons is a child, at the average age of 7 years old (MI State HMIS 2010).

Grace Centers of Hope, one of the oldest and largest homeless shelters in Southeast Michigan, organizes an annual Walkathon to raise funds and awareness to meet the growing needs of the homeless children in our community.

        What:  8th Annual ‘Walk a Mile in My Shoes’ Walkathon

When:  Saturday, June 1st, 2013 

Where: The Detroit Zoo in Royal Oak
 
Time:  7:45am- Registration
             8:45am- Walk Begins
             9:30am- Children's Activities & Award Ceremony 

Why:  This years goal is to raise $100,000 to fund the following services for our Children’s Program:

• Food clothing and shelter
• Hands of Hope Child-Care Center
• Free Medical and Dental Care
• Summer & Fall Youth Camps
• Children’s Learning Center
• School Supplies, enrollment and tutoring
• School sporting programs and activities

To become a Walker, Team Captain or a Sponsor just click on the buttons above and fill out the necessary forms to support this great cause!!