The St. Vincent de Paul Society of Fort Wayne is hosting its 8th annual Friends of the Poor Walk on Sunday, September 22nd.
News release from the St. Vincent de Paul Society of Fort Wayne:
8th Annual Friends of the Poor Walk and Tailgate to Support the St. Vincent de Paul Society
Sunday, September 22nd, 1:00 p.m.
Parkview Field
1300 Ewing Street, Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, Indiana (September 2024) – The St. Vincent de Paul Society of Fort Wayne is hosting its 8th annual Friends of the Poor Walk on Sunday, September 22nd. The event will begin at 1:00 p.m. with a tailgate, live music, and ice cream in the parking lot of Parkview Field followed by the walk at 3:00 pm. All ages are welcome to participate to raise awareness of those living in poverty in NE Indiana. Several distance options are available: 3 miles, 1.25 mile, or a 1/3-mile loop. Majic 95.1 is the Title Sponsor and many other corporate sponsors are also supporting the event.
Friends of the Poor walkers in downtown Fort Wayne Indiana. Photo courtesy of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.
The St. Vincent de Paul Society is a network of friends growing in spirituality and serving others with love and compassion. Proceeds from the SVDP Friends of the Poor Walk will help local families with food, rent, utilities, transportation, clothing, furniture, and home repairs.
To donate or register in advance, go to events.idonate.com/fopwalk-39. Prizes and t-shirts will be available for those registering online! In-person registration will take place on September 22nd from 2:00 to 2:30 p.m. Further details about the St. Vincent de Paul Society can be found on their website at www.svdpsfw.orgwebsite.
