Walk for Warmth
February 28, 2009 - 2:30pm - 5:30pm
JOIN US FOR THE WALK FOR WARMTH
16th Annual Walk For Warmth
When: Saturday February 28, 2009
Where: First Baptist Church - 315 W. Michigan Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI
Time: Registration begins at 8:30 A.M. Walk begins at 9:00 A.M.
Learn more!
What is the Walk for Warmth?
Walk for Warmth is a county-wide effort that provides emergency assistance to help pay energy bills for those in needs- seniors, people with disabilities, single parents, and the working poor. Walk for Warmth is a critical piece in assisting people when all other resources have been exhausted.
Walk for Warmth is a county-wide effort that provides emergency assistance to help pay energy bills for those in needs- seniors, people with disabilities, single parents, and the working poor. Walk for Warmth is a critical piece in assisting people when all other resources have been exhausted.
Why is the Walk for Warmth important?
All funds raised are used to help those in need who have fallen on hard times and are struggling to keep their heat on during the winter months.
All funds raised are used to help those in need who have fallen on hard times and are struggling to keep their heat on during the winter months.
Who receives Walk for Warmth funds?
Those receiving assistance come from all walks of life. A family of 4 making under $42,400 a year is an example of who would get help. Many of those served actually make less than that. Last year, funds helped over 45 individuals and families in Kalamazoo County stay warm during the winter months.
Those receiving assistance come from all walks of life. A family of 4 making under $42,400 a year is an example of who would get help. Many of those served actually make less than that. Last year, funds helped over 45 individuals and families in Kalamazoo County stay warm during the winter months.
Does the money raised really help my neighbors?
Yes! Funds raised in a community are used to help residents of the community. Sponsors help either financially or provide in-kind services that helps off-set costs associated with putting on the Walk.
Yes! Funds raised in a community are used to help residents of the community. Sponsors help either financially or provide in-kind services that helps off-set costs associated with putting on the Walk.
How Can I Participate in the Walk for Warmth?
WALK! Come out and join us! Start collecting those pledges and choose to make a difference in your community.
CAPTAIN A TEAM OF WALKERS! Reach out to family, friends and co-workers to form a Walk Team.
DISTRIBUTE WALK BROCHURES! Help us spread the word and recruit more Walkers.
MAKE A CORPORATE OR IN-KIND DONATION! Gifts, goods or services are welcome.
Checks should be made payable to... Walk For Warmth, c/o Wanda Hurt, 3299 Gull Road, 2nd Wing - 3rd Floor, Kalamazoo, MI 49048
Who sponsors the Walk for Warmth?
The Kalamazoo County Community Action Bureau. Our organization calls upon many community partners - organizations, service groups, public agencies and many, many, big-hearted individuals to raise money that helps our friends and neighbors stay warm in the winter. We are fortunate to have many new sponsors joining us this year.
For more information or to get registration/pledge brochures and event posters?
Contact Wanda Hurt or Miguel Rodriguez at the Kalamazoo County Health & Community Services, Community Action Bureau by phone at (269) 373-5066, or send an e-mail to wlhurt@kalcounty.com or mlrodr@kalcounty.com.
Who sponsors the Walk for Warmth?
The Kalamazoo County Community Action Bureau. Our organization calls upon many community partners - organizations, service groups, public agencies and many, many, big-hearted individuals to raise money that helps our friends and neighbors stay warm in the winter. We are fortunate to have many new sponsors joining us this year.
For more information or to get registration/pledge brochures and event posters?
Contact Wanda Hurt or Miguel Rodriguez at the Kalamazoo County Health & Community Services, Community Action Bureau by phone at (269) 373-5066, or send an e-mail to wlhurt@kalcounty.com or mlrodr@kalcounty.com.
