Family Promise Of Essex To Hold ‘Walk For Change’ Fundraiser – Patch.com

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Family Promise of Essex will hold its 2021 fundraising campaign, “Walk for Change,” on October 16 and 17.

The weekend-long campaign will include several initiatives to raise funds for families experiencing or at-risk for homelessness, organizers said.

Team captains will lead groups on proposed trails throughout Essex County, with the goal of raising $100,000 through sponsorships, event signups, and donations. People can register to walk individually or to be a team captain by visiting: https://fpewalk4change.givesmart.com/

At the hybrid event, small groups will form on proposed trails. Participants pick the day and the trail that works best for them.

Organizers added:

“Walk for Change registrants will receive a FPE Walk for Change t-shirt. Children under 12 do not need to register. Participants will be encouraged to share photos of their walk or run using the hashtag #FPEWalk4Change. There will be numerous activities leading up to and on event. These activities will include multi-platform social media campaigns, Houses for Change and Kindness Rocks craft activities for families, poster and sign-making projects for walkers, scavenger hunts and more.”

Sponsors for this event include Capital One and Investors Bank. The Help Us Move In (HUMI) Organization will match donors’ gifts. For more information go to www.fpessexnj.org.”

“Please join us as a team captain and challenge at least 10 of your friends and family to walk with you to raise funds for families facing the crisis of homelessness,” Executive Director Tia Aery said.

“Together we can help our neighbors in need,” Aery said.