Homeward Bound Walk April 25, 2010

Homeward Bound is Indiana's 5K Walk to Provide Housing and Fight Homelessness. In April of 2010, the Homeward Bound Walk will take place in ten regions of Indiana. The Delaware/Madison Counties walk will take place, April 25, 2010 at Millcreek Civic Center in Chesterfield.
The largest growing homeless population is families. Funding to provide housing for these less fortunate is primarily provided through the nonprofit sector. Agencies serving the homeless population rely on private and corporate donations to continue their services on an on-going basis.
This years' spokesperson is Frances Willis. Frances and her son experienced homelessness on a personal level. Frances' journey to independence is a compelling story of how community services provided safety and guidance to her family.
The mission of the Homeward Bound Walk is to strengthen the fund development of statewide nonprofit programs. Homeward Bound provides unrestricted funds to statewide service providers and enhances the visibility of homeless prevention and affordable housing. Funding to provide housing for these less fortunate is primarily provided through the nonprofit sector. Agencies serving the homeless population rely on private and corporate donations to continue their services on an on-going basis.
This year's participating agencies for the Delaware/Madison Counties walk are: Alternatives Incorporated, Aspire Indiana Behavioral Health System, Beauty for Ashes Transitional Home, Bridges Community Services, Christian Ministries of Delaware County, Dove Harbor, House of Hope, Second Harvest Food Bank, Stepping Stones for Veterans, The Christian Center, Inc., United Way of Madison County, and the YWCA of Muncie.
Local lead sponsors are WQME, St. John's Health System, Broadway Press, Community Hospital - Anderson, Anderson Rotary Club, United Way of Madison County, and the Towns of Chesterfield and Anderson.
The most important aspect of Homeward Bound is that the dollars raised locally will stay local to provide services such as shelter, food, and other necessities for the Delaware/Madison counties homeless citizens.
To ensure this events success, please consider becoming a sponsor, offering a donation, joining a walk team or volunteering the day of the event! Teams are forming to benefit each agency listed above, please feel free to contact them directly or visit our website at www.homewardboundindiana.org. Co-Chairs for this event are: Mary Jo Lee (765) 643-0218 and Marsha Clark (765) 284-3345.