Family Promise of Summit County

2012 Walk a Mile

Bruce Zake — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 03:27:08 +0000

Family Promise of Summit County Prepares for Walk a Mile 2012

Volunteers brave the winter weather to show support for homeless families in the community

Registration is now available for the Family Promise of Summit County 7th annual Walk a Mile in My Shoes. The event kicks off at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26 and will begin at Fairlawn West UCC. The actual route will be announced the day of the event based on weather conditions.

Our 2011 Walk a Mile participants

There will be free registration available on the day of the event, but participants are encouraged to register early. Participants will also have the opportunity to enjoy refreshments and music provided by Mixed Up Strings.

Family Promise of Summit County has served hundreds of families struggling with homelessness. During these challenging economic times, it can be difficult to provide temporary housing to families in transition. The organization relies on community volunteers and supporters to make a difference for these local families in need.

“It is always a day of joy for me to get to spend time with so many of our volunteers who come from all over Summit county to support the work we do and celebrate our efforts,” said Pamela Betty, director of Family Promise of Summit County.

In 2011, Walk a Mile in My Shoes raised more than $6,000. Proceeds from the event go directly to Family Promise.

For information on participating, volunteering or donating, please call 330.253.8081 or click HERE.

To download a registration form, click HERE for a Word doc or HERE for a PDF.

* Read about last year’s event.

CLEAN SWEEP

Bruce Zake — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 19:58:13 +0000

It’s a Clean Sweep. See below for details on how you can help homeless families with childern get their new home clean and ready to move in and keep it clean by supplying much needed products.

Fill the Truck 2011

Pauline — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:00:05 +0000

It’s time for a clean sweep. Join Family Promise of Summit County and Ott Electric as we “fill the truck” with household cleaning supplies for previously homeless children and families. Cleaning supplies needed include mops, brooms, bleach and paper products. Prizes, discounts and support are provided by Ott Electric.

Help your neighbors feel stable and secure in their new homes. A clean home provides a fresh start to a new life. Help homeless families stay together and achieve sustainable independence.

Please feel free to contact us at 330-253-8081 if you need any additional information.

Click HERE for a flyer.

All locations 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

» October 30

First Congregational Church of Stow
3493 Darrow Road
Stow Ohio 44224

» November 6

Northwest Ave Church of Christ
737 Northwest Avenue
Tallmadge, Ohio

» November 13

First United Methodist Church of Cuyahoga Falls
245 Portage Trail
Cuyahoga Falls Ohio 44221

» November 20

First Congregational Church of Tallmadge
85 Heritage Drive
Tallmadge Ohio 44278

Cardoard Box City Update

Pauline — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 14:42:26 +0000

Thanks to all who participated in our first Cardboard Box City awareness event. More info will follow regarding plans for holding the event in 2012.

100 Holes Success!

Bruce Zake — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 16:57:50 +0000

Thanks to all our golfers – Jim Betty, Harvey Nelson, Jim Arnold, Darrin Griggy, Rollie Seguin and Jim Levin.

See our new video below to see what our golfers had to say.