Network of Hope, is hosting our 3rd Annual 5K Walk4Change/Fun-Run on June 23rd at 9am at the North Park Boathouse. It’s a great way for the whole family to be active while supporting a great cause. Proceeds benefit Hope 4 the ‘Burgh, that occurs this August in 9 Pittsburgh communities to provide backpacks, school supplies, groceries, health screenings & more.
Every $100 provides 5 students with a backpack & school supplies and 8 meals for their families.
Helpful Links:
Facebook 5K Event Page (Join & share w/your friends)
Walker Registration Form
Walker Sponsor List
Last year, supporters like you helped us raise over $20,000! Amazing! Thank You!
Our goal is to DOUBLE THAT this year!
WALKERS:
-Goal=$100/walker to provide 5 students a backpack & school supplies and 8 meals for their families
-Use Walker Sponsor Form to list donors & track your progress
-Collect donations & bring them with form to the 5K. Checks to “Network of Hope” or donors can use the Donate Page (make sure they designate “5K [your name]” so it is recorded)
-Walkers who raise at least $25 receive a tee shirt (while supplies last)
HOW 2 RAISE $100 IN 5 DAYS:
Day 1-Contribute $20 yourself
Day 2-Ask your boss or co-worker for $20
Day 3-Ask a neighbor for $20
Day 4-Ask a family member for $20
Day 5-Ask a friend for $20
MATCHING FUNDS:
Verizon Foundation matches funds raised by their team. If you’d like to DOUBLE YOUR DONATION, sponsor a Verizon team member by designating “Verizon Team” on your gift. If you are a Verizon Employee, we can connect you with the team.
Let us know if YOUR employer offers matching funds & we’ll work with you to activate that.
EVENT SPONSORS:
Increase corporate visibility & build company spirit. Sponsor at one of these levels &/or form a company team. Download & mail the Business Sponsor Form or use Event Sponsor Registration. Click on a level below for details about benefits.
Presenting Sponsor $5,000
Site Sponsor $1,500
Start/Finish Line Sponsor $750
Rest Stop Sponsor $500
Directional Arrow Sponsor $250
Kilometer Sponsor $100ea.
For more information:
NOH Central Office | info@networkofhope.org
About Hope for the Burgh
Hope 4 the ‘Burgh is a Pittsburgh-wide event sponsored by the Network of Hope, a local nonprofit organization. Our mission is to promote lasting change, one step at a time. This event will help accomplish our mission as we join together with others to give back to their communities through a FREE Service Fair of goods & services.
The event happens Saturday, August 18th from 12pm-4pm in NINE locations and includes:
- · Backpack & school supply distribution for elementary students
- · Health Screenings
- · Block party with Games & Activities
- · Grocery distribution to each household
- · Prayer Tent
All of this is FREE!